What in-game currency is used for purchases in Fortnite?

The in-game currency used for purchases in Fortnite is V-Bucks.

V-Bucks are Fortnite’s virtual currency and are used across the game’s ecosystem for items such as outfits, pickaxes, emotes, wraps, and passes. Players can obtain them through direct purchases and, depending on the mode and available rewards, through subscriptions, packs, or progression systems.

Fortnite Battle Royale became a major free-to-play success by combining accessible gameplay with optional purchases. Most V-Buck spending is directed toward cosmetic customization rather than competitive power, which lets Epic Games monetize the game without making purchased outfits or emotes stronger in combat. The Item Shop regularly rotates the cosmetic inventory.

A frequent mix-up is treating Battle Stars, XP, or Gold Bars as the game’s general shopping currency. XP helps advance progression, while Battle Stars have been associated with unlocking rewards in particular pass systems. Gold Bars are an in-match resource used in certain Fortnite experiences. V-Bucks, by contrast, are the named currency used for Fortnite’s broader store and pass purchases.