If you’ve been playing Rocket League for a long time and noticed that trading seems different lately, you’re not imagining it. Learning how to trade in Rocket League on PS4, PS5, PC and Xbox is more tricky now.

Don’t worry, though—trading isn’t gone entirely. You can still trade items with friends, just in a slightly different way. This guide will walk you through the new trading rules, including how to set up your account, meet the necessary XP levels, and make trades with your friends. By following these steps, you can keep enjoying trades in Rocket League while adapting to the new system.

Can you still trade in Rocket League in 2025?

No, as of December 5, 2023, player-to-player trading has been permanently removed from Rocket League. This decision was made by Psyonix to align with Epic Games' policies on in-game cosmetics, which prohibit items from being tradable, transferable, or sellable between players.

While direct trading is no longer available, players can still utilize the in-game Trade-In system. This feature allows you to exchange five eligible items of the same rarity—such as Core Items, Tournament Items, and Blueprints—for a random new item of higher rarity.

It's important to note that third-party trading websites or servers are now considered fraudulent and have no connection to Psyonix or Epic Games. 

Why can't I trade in Rocket League?

As of December 5, 2023, the broader trading feature has been removed from Rocket League. This means that players can no longer engage in trades with anyone outside their friends list. 
 

While this change might be disappointing for some, it’s designed to streamline the trading experience and ensure that trades occur between verified, trustworthy players.

How to trade in Rocket League

Though the ability to trade with everyone has been restricted, you can still engage in player-to-player trading with your friends. Here’s a step-by-step guide to navigating the new trading rules:

Verify your Epic Games account

To start trading, you must have a verified Epic Games account with two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled. Here’s how to set it up:

1. Visit Epic Games Account Settings and log in.
2. Click on "Password & Security."
3. Select "Set up" next to your preferred 2FA method and follow the instructions.

Meet XP level restrictions

Rocket League enforces trade restrictions based on your XP level. To trade, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Levels 1 - 30: Trading is not allowed.
• Levels 30 - 99: You can trade up to 3 times per day with a limit of 2000 Credits per trade.
• Levels 100 - 249: You can trade up to 10 times per day with a limit of 10,000 Credits per trade.
• Level 250 and above: Unlimited trades per day with a 100,000 Credit limit.

Check your XP level by navigating to "Profile" in the title menu, then "Career," and "Stats."

Purchase required credits

To trade, you must have purchased at least 500 Credits or their equivalent. You can acquire Credits in the Item Shop, with 500 Credits costing approximately $5.00. Note that purchases made with real-world money for cosmetic bundles do not count toward this requirement.

Add and invite friends

To trade, add the player you want to trade with to your friends list. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Social menu from the title screen.
2. Select "Add Epic Friend" and enter your friend's username.
3. Wait for them to accept your friend request.
    

Once they’re added, create a party:

1. Make sure your friend is online.
2. Select "Create Party" from the title menu.
3. Invite your friend to the party.

Initiate and complete trades

With your friend in the party, follow these steps to trade:

• Invite to Trade: Select the player's profile icon in the party screen and choose "Invite to Trade."
   

• Offer Items: You can select up to 12 items from your inventory to offer. Organize your items by category using the tabs in the trade menu.
• Review Offers: Check the items the other player is offering, ensuring both sides are satisfied.
• Accept Trade: Click "Accept" to finalize the trade. It will remain pending until the other player also accepts.

A five-second countdown will follow acceptance, allowing you to cancel if needed. After the countdown, the trade is complete, and both players will be notified of the items they’ve receiv