Virtual Currency (VC) is the lifeblood of NBA 2K26. If you want to remain competitive, you'll need a lot of VC to upgrade your MyPlayer, buy animations, pick up new gear, or buy better cards for your MyTEAM lineup.
Although grinding VC may feel overwhelming, with the correct methods, you can stack it up quickly. In our guide, we break down the fastest and most effective ways to earn VC in NBA 2K26
How to Get VC Fast in NBA 2K26?
There are various methods to earn VC fast in NBA 2K26. Some are easier to do than others, and the amounts of VC each method provides also vary, so make sure to keep that in consideration.
While a few of these methods are already known by NBA 2K veterans, there are a couple of new ways to make VC in NBA 2K26. If you are a free-to-play player who wants to be as competitive as possible, or you don't want to have to grind to improve your MyPLAYER build, then knowing all of the methods below is extremely important.
Without further ado, here's how you can earn VC fast in NBA 2K26.
The Four Foul Method (MyCareer)
The Four Foul Method is one of the game's oldest yet most successful tricks. By intentionally committing four fouls early, you get benched and skip large portions of the game. This allows you to complete a MyCareer match in just a few minutes while still earning your full salary in VC.
- Play your MyCareer games and pick up four quick fouls.
- Avoid a fifth foul, or you may risk losing your VC payout.
- Boost your teammate's grade with quick buckets or assists before fouling.
This is one of the fastest methods, allowing you to earn 700-800 VC in just a few minutes, making it one of the fastest grinds.
Endorsements
NBA 2K26 has brought back endorsements, which are a significant source of VC after your MyPlayer becomes well-liked and famous. Endorsements can generate thousands of VC through branded agreements and shoe deals.
- Focus on completing the MyCareer story and key objectives.
- Build fan popularity to unlock higher endorsement tiers.
- Select details carefully (for example, shoe brand contracts often come with discounts as well as VC).
- Simply leveling up through objectives on some endorsement tracks can earn over 30K+ VC.
Street Kings Quests
Street Kings is the new version of streetball, and it's loaded with rewards. Playing against AI or co-op opponents in this mode won't only offer you VC for each game but also includes big rewards through quest completion.
- Complete Street Kings quests for 2,500 VC or more.
- Games are short and typically last less than five minutes.
- You can farm VC by repeatedly choosing weaker opponents and ending games quickly.
- If you don't have any teammates online, this will be an excellent option.
Quests and Challenges
The quests in NBA 2K26 are divided into daily, lifetime, and seasonal categories. Many of these challenges reward VC for relatively simple tasks.
- Daily challenges: Simple goals like throwing an alley-oop or earning an A+ teammate grade can earn 500 VC each.
- Lifetime challenges: Complete hundreds of objectives across the year for a massive reward, 500K VC.
- Seasonal Challenges: As the season progresses, revolutions stack up, and frequently, there are more than 20K+ VC combined.
Checking your quest tab every day is the simplest method to rack up extra VC.
2KTV Episodes
Every week, 2K releases new 2KTV episodes with trivia questions. Answering these correctly can earn VCs instantly.
Each episode can offer up to 600-1000 VC if you answer the questions correctly. Also, stay updated with the community guides to make sure you don't miss anything. This is an extremely low-effort strategy to earn VCs weekly.
Park Rewards: Breaking Streaks & MVPs
You can also earn VC by beating streaking teams or defeating a Park MVP. Breaking these win streaks can help you earn up to 5000 VC.
Defeating a Park MVP offers you 5 x VC and rep. This approach may be riskier and harder than others, but it could prove to be very rewarding if you are a strong player.
Daily Rewards & Pick ’Em
Lastly, don't forget the skin plus and free methods:
- Daily Spin/Rewards: Log in and claim prizes like 500 VC.
- Daily Pick 'Em: Predict real NBA game winners for easy VC. Correct picks add up to 1,200 VC a day with no risk.
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