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How to make coins fast in FUT 19
Boost your in-game currency with these fast-track FIFA 19 Ultimate Team tips.
You need coins to do just about anything in FIFA Ultimate Team, and while there are plenty of obvious ways to earn them in-game, you'll need to take advantage of every opportunity to obtain the mode’s best players and maximise your earnings.
Acquiring enough currency to afford Ronaldo or Messi will take time, but if you’re looking to make a quick buck, there are plenty of ways to go about it. We’ve picked out some of the fastest (and easiest) methods for boosting your coin collection in FUT 19.
1. Utilise the EAS FC Catalogue
There are multiple coin reward boosts in the catalogue
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The simplest way to get a hold of some quick earnings is to redeem the necessary items in the EAS FC Catalogue. These rewards, which can be accessed by clicking in the right stick, offer the ability to increase how many coins you earn per game. For example, the 1000 x 15 item provides a substantial earnings boost for 15 games, and can also be gifted to a friend. Don’t forget to activate these boosts for some easy coins.
2. Take part in Squad Building Challenges
There’s always an element of risk attached to Squad Building Challenges, but they can often pull a profit. The basic SBCs, for example, offer rewards such as premium gold packs for a little over 1,000 coins. You can always utilise any excess players for these challenges, too, reducing the amount you need to spend on the transfer market. With various packs and coin rewards on offer, they’re definitely worth considering.
3. Division Rivals & Squad Battles
The top 80% of Division Rivals players can earn at least 32k coins per week
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If you’re more interested in playing games than anything else, Division Rivals and Squad Battles are your best bet. The two modes offer various amounts of coins as a reward based on your weekly performance, with the former proving the most generous. You’ll get your hands on 32k for little more than a handful of wins per week in Division Rivals, along with points towards progression for the reward-heavy FUT Champions Weekend League.
4. Complete daily and weekly objectives
You’re unlikely to make any significant earnings via daily and weekly objectives. But completing them certainly adds up in the short term, and often provides useful rewards that aid progress in completing SBCs and boosting your squad. It's certainly worth making use of the starter objectives (which unlock as you complete them) if you haven't already, as these offer numerous coins and packs for doing relatively little.
5. Use the Bronze Pack Method
Some bronze items net thousands on the transfer market
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For years, FUT fanatics have utilised various trading strategies on the transfer market. The Bronze Pack Method is a particular favourite due to its low-risk nature. It works like this – buy multiple bronze (or premium bronze) packs and sell the best contents inside. The goal is to obtain relatively high value items that result in a profit. Healing, fitness and valuable player items are particularly sought after, so determine their average price before selling on the market.
6. Snipe items on the transfer market
The idea behind the sniping technique is to acquire players for lower than they’re worth, allowing you to resell and make a profit. This is done by determining the typical selling price of a player on the transfer market, and then searching for a ‘buy now’ price of slightly lower (100-200 coins) than that figure. You’ll be competing with others when doing this, but if you’re quick enough, it’s an effective way of making small profits.
7. Profit from Marquee Matchups
Marquee Matchups usually feature derbies and high-level fixtures
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Marquee Matchups SBCs are released every Thursday, highlighting some of the biggest real-world fixtures of the week. Players from these teams subsequently spike in price due to being needed for the SBC, allowing owners to make a quick profit. If you’re feeling risky, you can try and predict Marquee Matchups ahead of time, buying cheap stock before the event begins. Nothing is guaranteed, though, so don’t blow your budget.
8. Capitalise on market trends
The FIFA Ultimate Team market is ever-changing, and players’ values can vary massively depending on a range of factors. UEFA Champions League branded players, for example, can become highly valuable when required for an SBC. Black Friday deals, on the other hand, can see players’ values plummet as they flood the market. Always keep tabs on player prices, as the items on your transfer list can sometimes rise substantially in value.
