RuneScape 3 Gold, Accounts & Boosting

RuneScape 3 Gold: Jagex's Rules and the Bond Alternative

RuneScape 3 is governed by the same Jagex rules as Old School RuneScape, and it shares the sanctioned bond system for turning real money into in-game gold. If you have read our OSRS guide, the rules will look familiar; this page focuses on what is specific to RuneScape 3.

How gold works

Gold pieces (GP) come from monster drops, skilling and player services, and pass through the Grand Exchange. Big updates shift demand for gear and supplies, and RuneScape 3's economy is separate from Old School's. Our RS3 gold farming guide covers current money-making methods and the leveling guide covers skilling routes.

The sanctioned route: bonds

Bonds are bought from Jagex for real money and can be redeemed for membership on either RuneScape or Old School RuneScape, or traded to other players for GP. That makes them the supported bridge between money and gold. The exchange rate is usually less generous than what third-party sellers advertise, which is the price of having no rules risk.

What the rules say

Jagex's Rules of RuneScape define real-world trading as buying or selling, for real money or anything of value, things that relate to Jagex accounts, and include paying someone to play your account. They state that everything in the game, including the account, is owned by Jagex, and that people who sell gold often obtain it through cheating or macroing, or by hijacking other players' accounts. Jagex says it may ban accounts involved in this type of activity, and that using unofficial websites and services supports the flow of items and gold to real-world traders. Jagex's 2025 statement on real-world trading describes a harsher line on buyers, and while it was published for Old School RuneScape, the underlying rules cover both games.

Practical risks

• Account bans. Jagex's rules allow muting and bans, and the OSRS Wiki notes bans can come without warning.
• Source of the gold. Gold often comes from botting or stolen accounts.
• Scams. Fake sites and requests for your login are common.

Safer ways to get gold

Buy bonds, or earn gold with efficient methods. Specialist RuneScape sellers such as Probemas, MyPvM and GPRush have full reviews with caveats, but they are still outside Jagex's rules.

If you decide to buy from a third party

We cannot make a purchase compliant with Jagex's rules, and we don't encourage breaking them. If you go ahead, never share your login or authenticator codes, use a payment with dispute rights and read our RS3 buying guide and safety guides.

Sources

• Jagex — Rules of RuneScape
• OSRS Wiki — Old school bond
• OSRS Wiki — Update: A Message about Real World Trading (Sept 2025)