Last reviewed September 2026 · How we research · Read the game's rules and enforcement summary first.
Understand the Main Risks
aUEC is alpha test currency. The Terms of Service say virtual goods are licensed, not owned, cannot be redeemed for money and can be reset during development, so purchased aUEC can vanish at a patch with no compensation. Summaries of the Rules of Conduct also bar selling or trading game credits outside the game and selling or transferring RSI accounts. Cheaply sold aUEC may come from duplication exploits that Cloud Imperium bans. See our Star Citizen buyer's guide.
How to Vet an aUEC Seller
Ask how the seller sources aUEC and whether they will replace balances lost in a wipe. Look for independent reviews and a record in Star Citizen specifically. Our Star Citizen vendor list shows category scores and each vendor's review lists caveats.
Safer Delivery Practices
Delivery is normally an in-game transfer. You need only your handle. Never share your RSI login, and protect the account with two-factor authentication, because it may hold valuable pledges. Check the amount on arrival and keep records.
Protect Your Payment Information
Use a payment with dispute rights and keep every record. Because a wipe can erase what you bought, avoid large purchases, and do not dispute a payment after delivery.
Red Flags to Avoid
Prices far below what other reputable sellers charge (a sign of duplicated currency); requests for your RSI login; offers to sell or transfer accounts; and sellers who promise the balance will survive wipes, which no seller can guarantee.
Step-by-Step Order Checklist
If you have weighed the rules and decided to go ahead, work through these steps in order. They reduce the avoidable risks; they do not make an order compliant with the game's terms.
- Ask whether the seller will replace balances lost in a wipe.
- Compare a few reputable sellers; treat very low prices as a sign of duplicated currency.
- Read the vendor's review and how it sources aUEC.
- Never share your RSI login; enable two-factor authentication.
- Buy a small amount first, since a patch can wipe it.
- Pay with a method that allows disputes and keep records.
What to Do After Delivery
Confirm the amount and keep records. Understand that a patch can wipe the balance and that Cloud Imperium can act on accounts involved in exploits.
Lower-Risk Alternatives
Earn aUEC through loops that fit your ship and reputation, as covered in our aUEC farming guide and leveling guide. Since aUEC can be reset, earning it costs you nothing if a wipe comes; buying it does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my aUEC survive a wipe?
The terms say virtual goods can be reset during development, so assume it may not.
Is UEC the same as aUEC?
No; UEC is real-money store credit and aUEC is earned test currency.
Can I sell my RSI account?
Summaries of the Rules of Conduct say selling or transferring accounts is prohibited.
