Game currency · Roblox / Fortnite / Minecraft / mobile · 5 min · Updated September 2026

Understand game currency — Robux, V-Bucks and coins

“Just Robux” or “a few hundred V-Bucks” often sounds small. Game currency is bought with real money — and can add up fast without caps. That is normal — many parents notice it first on the receipt.

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   What is game currency?

   Robux (Roblox), V-Bucks (Fortnite), Minecoins (Minecraft) and FC Points (EA FC) are in-game currency. You buy them with real money and spend them on skins, emotes, items or access to parts of the game. It is not cash your child can withdraw — but it costs you real money. The amount is on the receipt, not as numbers in the game.

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   Where is it bought?

   Money can go through the App Store, Google Play, the game’s own store, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam or gift cards. Roblox can be bought inside Roblox — but also via Apple or Google if your child buys Robux there. Check every route, not just one game. Console and mobile both count.

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   Find the receipts

   Search email for Apple, Google, Roblox, Epic Games or the bank. On iPhone: Settings → your name → Media & Purchases → Purchase History. On Android: play.google.com → Purchases. Gift cards count too — it may only show as “Robux added”. Compare with what your child says they spent.

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   Translate into money

   The price is on the receipt, not in the game. A Robux purchase might be DKK 79–899 depending on the pack. V-Bucks are bought via Epic or the App Store — always check the receipt. Make three columns: one-offs this month, subscriptions, and what feels normal for your family. That makes the conversation concrete instead of vague.

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   Set caps and lock purchases

   Roblox: Parental Controls with a monthly spending cap. Fortnite: Cabined Account and purchase approval. iPhone: Ask to Buy or turn off in-app purchases. Android: approval in Family Link. Remove saved payment cards they can use. One lock alone is rarely enough — combine game and store.

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   Talk with your child

   Calmly ask what they bought and why — without accusing. Agree a monthly cap you can both live with. If the total surprises you, use ParentPilot’s spending checker to find the gaps. Write the cap down so you remember it next month.

If your child is chasing losses, using casino-like apps or staking real money on games, that is different from normal game purchases. Call StopSpillet on 70 22 28 25. Normal game purchases can often be managed with caps and conversation.