Coins are the most important currency in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team. Without enough coins, you can’t buy the best players or upgrade your squad. While you’ll earn some coins by playing matches, there are much faster ways to build your coin balance. These proven methods can help you earn thousands of coins per day without relying on pack luck.
Here’s everything you need to know about making coins quickly in EA FC 26.
Understanding the coin economy
EA FC 26 Ultimate Team revolves around coins. You use coins to buy players from the transfer market, purchase packs from the store, and complete Squad Building Challenges. The faster you can earn coins, the quicker you can improve your team.
Premium Bronze Packs cost 750 coins while Premium Gold Packs cost 7,500 coins. A high-rated player like Virgil van Dijk can sell for around 190,000 coins on the transfer market. These numbers show why efficient coin-making strategies matter so much.
Player flipping on the transfer market
Flipping players is one of the most reliable ways to make coins. The concept is simple: buy low and sell high. Look for players listed below their average market value and resell them for profit.
Focus on rare gold players or high-rated cards that don’t fit the current meta. These become “SBC fodder” – players that others need for Squad Building Challenges. People will pay premium prices to complete SBCs quickly instead of hunting for cheaper alternatives.
Here’s how to do it effectively:
Search for players with ratings between 84-87 that are listed around 1,200 coins. When SBCs requiring high-rated players are released, you can sell these for 1,700-2,000 coins each. An extra 500-800 coins per card adds up quickly when you’re flipping dozens of players.
Always check the “Compare Price” feature before listing to see current market rates. List your players slightly below the lowest “Buy Now” price to ensure quick sales.
The bronze pack method still works
The Bronze Pack Method (BPM) has been a Ultimate Team staple for years. Buy Premium Bronze Packs for 750 coins and sell everything inside. While profits per pack are small, the volume adds up over time.
Managers are the key to bronze pack profits. Bronze managers can sell for 1,000+ coins, especially those from popular nations like Brazil or England. A single good manager pull can make your entire pack profitable.
Here’s the step-by-step process:
Buy Premium Bronze Packs for 750 coins each. Check every single item’s market value using the transfer market filters. List players, managers, kits, and badges at competitive prices. Even items that seem worthless might sell for 200-300 coins.
Store unsold bronze players instead of quick-selling them. EA regularly releases SBCs requiring specific leagues or nationalities, causing bronze player prices to spike temporarily.
Squad battles for guaranteed weekly income
Squad Battles offers reliable weekly rewards that can net you around 10,000 coins plus tradeable packs. While playing against AI isn’t exciting, it provides steady income.
The key is finding the highest difficulty where you can consistently win 5-0. Maximum points come from comfortable victories, not struggling on higher difficulties. If you’re conceding goals or barely winning, drop the difficulty level.
Elite 2 rank rewards include 10,000 coins, 12 rare gold players, and 3 high-rated players. Elite 1 gives 12,000 coins plus even better packs. These rewards reset every Sunday at specific times:
- USA (PT): Sunday 12:00 AM
- USA (ET): Sunday 3:00 AM
- UK: Sunday 8:00 AM
- Europe (CET): Sunday 9:00 AM
Playing all 18 weekly matches takes about 6-8 hours total. Spread this across the week for manageable daily sessions.
Tradeable SBCs offer high-risk, high-reward opportunities
Focus on SBCs that offer tradeable rewards, especially Marquee Matchups. These weekly challenges require teams built around real-world football fixtures and always give tradeable packs.
Marquee Matchups typically cost 15,000-25,000 coins to complete but can return much more. The rewards include multiple tradeable packs with chances for high-value players.
One player reported pulling Virgil van Dijk from a Marquee Matchups pack, earning around 190,000 coins from a relatively small investment. While pack luck isn’t guaranteed, tradeable SBCs give you the best chance to profit from good pulls.
Selling consumables and cosmetics
Don’t overlook the value of kits, badges, and other consumable items. Early in EA FC 26’s lifecycle, these items can sell for surprising amounts as players customize their Ultimate Teams.
Stadium items, club badges, and popular team kits often sell above their discard value. Always check market prices before quick-selling these items. A rare kit might sell for 500-1,000 coins instead of the 50-coin discard value.
Chemistry styles also carry value. Hunter and Shadow chemistry styles add 1,000-3,000 coins to a player’s value. Buy players with valuable chemistry styles already applied and resell them at the total combined price.
Using EA Sports FC Points strategically
If you bought the Ultimate Edition, you receive 6,000 FC Points spread across three installments. The first 2,000 points arrive on launch day, with additional drops in October and November.
Don’t spend all your FC Points immediately on packs. Instead, use some points for the Season Premium Pass (1,000 FC Points) which gives guaranteed rewards as you level up. The pass also provides a 5,000 Season Points boost to jumpstart your progress.
Save remaining FC Points for special promotional packs when high-value cards are more likely to appear. Promo packs during Team of the Week or special events offer better odds than standard gold packs.
Advanced market timing strategies
Market prices fluctuate based on content releases and real-world events. Understanding these patterns helps maximize profits from your trading activities.
Prices typically drop when EA releases high-supply packs or lightning rounds. Use these temporary dips to buy players you’ve been watching, then sell when prices recover.
SBC releases cause immediate price spikes for required players. Monitor EA’s content calendar and stock up on likely SBC requirements before announcements.
Weekend League rewards flood the market on Thursday evenings, causing temporary price drops. Buy on Thursday nights and sell earlier in the week for consistent profits.
Mistakes to avoid
Never panic-sell players during market crashes. Prices usually recover within a few days unless there’s a fundamental game change.
Don’t chase every trading method simultaneously. Pick 2-3 strategies and master them rather than spreading your efforts too thin.
Always double-check prices before listing expensive players. One zero mistake can cost you tens of thousands of coins.
Building long-term wealth
Consistent daily activity beats occasional big efforts. Spending 30-60 minutes daily on trading activities generates more coins than marathon weekend sessions.
Reinvest profits into higher-value trading opportunities. Start with bronze packs and low-rated gold flipping, then move to expensive player trading as your coin balance grows.
Track market trends for players you’re interested in buying. Understanding price patterns helps you time purchases for maximum squad-building value.
The most successful Ultimate Team players combine multiple coin-making methods. Use bronze packs for steady income, flip players for quick profits, complete tradeable SBCs for big hits, and play Squad Battles for guaranteed weekly rewards. This diversified approach ensures steady coin growth regardless of market conditions.
