So, you’re looking at that shiny new South Park skin or maybe a high-end Icon Series bundle and you’ve realized your balance is sitting at a sad zero. You’ve decided to go big. You want 20,000 V-Bucks. But then you look at the store and realize there isn't a button that just says "Buy 20,000."
Kinda annoying, right?
Epic Games has always been particular about their bundles. They want you to do the math. They want you to see the "bonus" and feel like a genius for picking the biggest pack. But if you’re trying to hit exactly 20,000—or at least get as close as possible without lighting your wallet on fire—the price tag might surprise you.
Honestly, the answer depends entirely on how much work you want to put into clicking "purchase" and which region you're buying from.
How Much Is 20000 Vbucks in Real Money?
Let's talk cold, hard cash. Since Epic raised prices across the board a while back to account for inflation, the "standard" rate in the United States has stabilized.
To get to 20,000, you have to play a game of digital Tetris with the available bundles. There is no 20k pack. The closest you can get is stacking the massive 13,500 bundle with smaller ones.
If you buy the 13,500 V-Bucks bundle for $89.99, you still need 6,500 more.
You’d then grab a 5,000 V-Bucks bundle for $36.99.
Now you're at 18,500. Still short.
Throw in a 2,800 V-Bucks bundle for $22.99.
Total V-Bucks: 21,300.
Total Cost: $149.97 plus tax.
You’ve overshot the goal, but that’s basically the price of admission if you want that much currency sitting in your account today. If you tried to do it with just the $8.99 packs, you’d be spending way more. It’s the "Costco effect"—buy in bulk or get drained by the small stuff.
The Breakdown by Bundle (USD)
- 1,000 V-Bucks: $8.99
- 2,800 V-Bucks: $22.99
- 5,000 V-Bucks: $36.99
- 13,500 V-Bucks: $89.99
Why Does the Price Keep Changing?
If you’re talking to a friend who hasn't played since Chapter 2, they’re going to tell you that 1,000 V-Bucks is $7.99. They’re wrong. Well, they were right, but time moves on and so does Epic’s pricing strategy.
In late 2023, and continuing through adjustments in 2024 and 2025, Epic Games realigned prices in the US, UK, Canada, and several other regions. They cited "economic factors" like inflation and currency fluctuations. Essentially, it costs more to keep the Battle Bus running these days.
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In 2026, we’ve seen these prices hold steady, but the "value" of a V-Buck feels different because the Item Shop has changed. With the explosion of LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival, 20,000 V-Bucks doesn't go nearly as far as it used to when it was just skins and gliders. Now you’re buying instruments, car bodies, and literal buildings.
The Regional Pricing Rabbit Hole
Here’s where it gets weird. If you’re in Canada, you’re paying roughly $120 CAD for that top-tier bundle. In the UK, it’s about £70.
There was a time when players would use VPNs to buy V-Bucks from regions like Turkey or Argentina where the local currency was struggling, making 20,000 V-Bucks cost about as much as a sandwich.
Don't do that.
Epic has cracked down hard on "region hopping." They’ve started locking accounts and reverting purchases. If you see a website promising 20,000 V-Bucks for $30, it’s usually one of two things: a scam that will steal your login, or a "gift" method that uses stolen credit cards. When the cardholder reports the fraud, Epic takes the V-Bucks back and often bans the account that received the gifts.
Is a Kim Kardashian skin really worth a permanent ban? Probably not.
Is 20,000 V-Bucks Actually "Worth It"?
Let's put this into perspective. What does 20,000 V-Bucks actually buy you in the 2026 landscape?
A standard "Legendary" skin is still 2,000 V-Bucks.
A big collaboration bundle (like the recent South Park or Marvel sets) usually runs between 2,500 and 3,500.
If you’re a LEGO Fortnite fanatic, some of the premium building kits can eat 2,000 V-Bucks in one go.
With 20,000 V-Bucks, you could essentially buy:
- The current Battle Pass (950).
- About five or six major "Icon" or "Crossover" bundles.
- A few emotes to keep the vibe right.
It sounds like a lot, but in a game that updates its shop every 24 hours with high-end collabs, it’s remarkably easy to blow through $150 worth of digital gold in a single week.
How to Get Close to 20,000 Without Spending $150
If you aren't in a rush to have the balance hit 20,000 this exact second, there are smarter ways to accumulate the wealth.
The Fortnite Crew Subscription
This is the hidden MVP. For $11.99 a month, you get the Battle Pass, 1,000 V-Bucks, and a skin. But the kicker is the "refund" mechanic. If you already own the Battle Pass when you subscribe, they give you a one-time 950 V-Buck grant. If you stay subbed for a few months, you’re stacking currency at a much better "dollars-to-V-Bucks" ratio than the $8.99 packs.
Quest Packs and Starter Packs
Every season, there’s a "Starter Pack" for about $4.49 that gives you a skin and 600 V-Bucks. There are also "Level Up Quest Packs" that usually offer 1,500 V-Bucks for about $10-$15. These are almost always better deals than buying the currency directly.
Microsoft Rewards (The Long Game)
If you’re on Xbox or PC, you can use Microsoft Rewards. By searching on Bing (yeah, I know) and doing daily tasks, you earn points that can be traded for Xbox Gift Cards. You can then use those gift cards to buy V-Bucks. It’s slow, but it’s free money.
Smart Next Steps
If you’re ready to pull the trigger on 20,000 V-Bucks, don't just click the first thing you see.
First, check if you have any "V-Bucks Quests" sitting in your log from previous purchases like the Save the World Founders packs or special Quest Bundles. You might already be closer to your goal than you think.
Second, always buy the largest bundle you can afford. The price per V-Buck drops significantly when you move from the 1,000 pack to the 13,500 pack. Buying twenty of the small packs will cost you roughly $180, whereas the bulk method saves you about $30.
Finally, make sure your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is turned on before you load that much money into your account. High-balance accounts are prime targets for hackers. Protect your investment.
To get the most out of your money, buy the $89.99 bundle first, then evaluate if you actually need the rest immediately. Often, the "hype" of a new shop update fades in 48 hours, and you might find that 13,500 is more than enough to satisfy the craving for new gear.