How to Redeem a Riot Points (RP) Code in 2026
Got a Riot Points or League of Legends gift card? Here is exactly how to redeem it for RP on your Riot account in 2026, plus what to do if the code fails.
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How to Redeem a Riot Points (RP) Code in 2026
Riot Points (RP) gift cards and codes can be redeemed in your Riot account in under 60 seconds. Here is exactly how.
What RP Codes Look Like
Riot RP gift cards and prepaid codes consist of a 20-character alphanumeric code in this format:
XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
You may get codes from:
- Physical gift cards (sold at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, etc.)
- Digital codes (purchased online from Amazon, Newegg, official Riot store)
- Promotional codes from Riot events, sponsors, or partner content
RP Gift Card Denominations
| Card Value | RP Included |
|---|---|
| $10 | 1,380 RP |
| $25 | 3,500 RP |
| $50 | 7,200 RP |
| $100 | 15,000 RP |
The bigger the card, the better the per-RP rate. The smallest $10 card works out to ~$7.25 per 1,000 RP; the largest $100 card drops to ~$6.67 per 1,000 RP.
For comparison, SwiftBux delivers 1,000 RP for $2.50 — about 2.7x cheaper than Riot's best gift card rate.
How to Redeem an RP Code (Step-by-Step)
- Go to riot.com/redeem (or support.riotgames.com then click "Redeem a Code")
- Sign into the Riot account where you want the RP to land
- Enter your 20-character code in the redemption box
- Click Submit
- The RP is added instantly — usable in League of Legends, TFT, and Wild Rift if applicable
You can also redeem in the League of Legends client:
- Open League of Legends and click Riot Store (top right)
- Click your username in the top-right of the store
- Choose Redeem RP Card or Code
- Enter the code and confirm
What If My Code Doesn't Work?
Common reasons codes fail and how to fix them:
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| "Invalid code" | Typo | Double-check 0 vs O, 1 vs I, 5 vs S |
| "Already used" | Code redeemed already | Contact Riot Support with receipt |
| "Wrong region" | US code on EUW account, etc. | RP codes are region-locked — buy the right region |
| "Card not activated" | Cashier forgot to activate | Take card and receipt back to retailer |
| "Server error" | Riot's redemption API is down | Wait 30 min and try again |
Region-Locking on RP Cards
This is the most common mistake. RP gift cards are region-locked at the time of activation. If you buy a US-issued card and try to redeem it on a EUW (Europe West) account, it will fail with "Wrong region."
Always match your gift card region to your Riot account region:
- North America (NA) account = US/Canada cards
- EU West (EUW), EU Nordic & East (EUNE) = EU cards
- Latin America (LAN, LAS) = LATAM cards
- Brazil (BR) = Brazil cards
- Oceania (OCE) = Australia cards
Frequently Asked Questions
Do RP codes expire?
No. Riot Points themselves do not expire. However, bonus cosmetic codes printed on the card may have a redeem-by deadline.
Can I redeem an RP code in Wild Rift or TFT?
You redeem on your Riot account, then RP is available across League of Legends, Wild Rift, and TFT — all share the same RP balance.
Can someone steal my code before I redeem it?
Yes. Treat codes like cash. Never share photos of the scratch-off panel. Anyone with the code can redeem it.
What is the cheapest way to get RP without gift cards?
The cheapest legitimate way is through a third-party seller like SwiftBux, which offers RP at roughly $2.50 per 1,000 RP — less than half the best gift card price.