Tired of having to pay to win? Fraser Gilbert shows you how to pick up FUT coins for free
It’s no secret that Ultimate Team is one of EA’s most lucrative properties. Yet, while it might entice thousands to dip into their pockets to acquire its best players, there’s no actual requirement to do so. Instead, those who adopt a strategic, patient approach can achieve FUT success without ever needing to resort to real-world cash.
So, forget the FIFA Points. Forget the coin sites. Instead, we’ve collated five of the easiest ways to bolster your in-game currency in FUT 17. Both beginners and veterans alike can benefit from these strategies, and importantly, they’re easy to get to grips with. Let’s take a look...
1. Catalogue coin boosts
If you’re new to FIFA Ultimate Team, you might be unaware of the EAS FC Catalogue. Accessible through a click of the right-stick, it contains a set of rewards you can unlock by playing games and completing XP-heavy tasks such as playing Career Mode and The Journey.
As you unlock more rewards, you’ll gain access to Ultimate Team bonuses. Arguably the most essential of these are coin boosts, offering the ability to increase match earnings by anywhere up to 1,000 coins over a set amount of games. An added benefit is that friends can gift these rewards too, so it pays to be nice to your mates.
2. Mass biding
There are many ways to engage in trading on the FUT transfer market, and mass bidding is one of the most popular examples. You need to be careful with how often you do this though, as utilising this strategy too rapidly (along with the ‘sniping’ method) appears to trigger EA’s bot/spam filter, potentially resulting in temporary market bans. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Here’s how it works:
Seek out your chosen player
Find their lowest Buy Now price on the market
Multiply it by .95 to account for in-game tax
Subtract that figure by 100-300 coins
Bid at that price repeatedly
If successful, this method should help you to snag the odd bargain. You’ll then be able to resell those cards at the lowest Buy Now price you discovered earlier, helping to gain a slight profit on each sale. If you’re not getting any luck this way, try experimenting with different leagues, teams and players.
3. Bronze pack method
The best thing about Ultimate Team’s bronze packs is that they’re so cheap to acquire. As a result, buying them en masse with the hope of profiting from their contents on the transfer market is another popular earning method in FUT 17.
It’s all about the luck of the draw. With this tactic, you’re hoping to pack highly profitable items like rare fitness and healing cards, silver players and lucrative coin drops. Your ability to profit from these packs can actually decrease if you opt for the riskier 750-coin pack, but either way, don’t expect to make big bucks from this method. Patience is required...
4. Know when to sell
Once you’ve acquired your hard-earned cards, you’ll want to sell them at the optimal time. However, it’s not always that simple. Mass bidders often tend to shoot for an instant relist, but other situations can require additional research.
For starters, websites like Futhead and FUTBIN are great places to highlight market trends. It’s also wise to keep up-to-date with the official forums, Reddit and other community sources that might indicate a potential boost in certain players’ values. And remember: you don’t have to sell. Squad Building Challenges can make use of your cards too, providing another useful way to earn coins and additional rewards.
5. FUT Champions
Of course, the best way to earn coins in FUT 17 is by actually playing games. In particular, FUT Champions’ weekend leagues offer significant bonuses for excelling against the world’s best in online competition.
By qualifying for each weekend league, you can rack up an increasing number of rewards for the wins you amass over a 40-game span. FUT coins, rare packs and exclusive cards are all on offer, and those who are particularly successful can gain a substantial amount of bonuses this way.
