FC26’s VPN Exploit: How a Pricing Glitch Let Players Buy Premium FC Points for Pennies

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EA Sports FC26 is already making waves — and not all of them good. A recent pricing glitch in the game’s regional store allowed players to buy huge amounts of FC Points (the premium in-game currency) for a fraction of what it should cost — simply by spoofing their location via VPN. The fallout is shaking up the in-game economy and putting EA’s oversight under the spotlight.

What Happened?

The exploit centers on Indonesia’s store listing, where a misplaced decimal point made FC Points absurdly cheap. Players discovered that by connecting through a VPN to appear as though they were in Indonesia, they could buy FC Points for just less than $1, instead of the usual $120 or more. TechRadar

Because this was available on multiple platforms (PC, consoles), many players amassed large balances of FC Points and used them to build overpowered squads — disrupting balance, especially in markets where currency value matters more. TechRadar

The Impact

• In-game economy collapse: The flood of ultra-cheap FC Points distorted the market, making coins and player cards far cheaper, especially on PC. TechRadar
• Fairness & match integrity: Players using “unfair advantages” could dominate online matches or trade economies, making it hard for legitimate users to compete.
• Reputational damage: Some commentators are calling this “EA’s biggest mistake ever” — a massive oversight in pricing policy. TechRadar
• Account risk: There are rumors (unconfirmed officially) that accounts exploiting the glitch may face suspension or bans. TechRadar

EA hasn’t issued a full public statement yet, but the community is urging caution, especially in crossplay matches (since unbalanced accounts could infiltrate matches). TechRadar

What to Keep an Eye On

• Official EA response: Will they claw back currency, rollback purchases, or ban accounts?
• Patch or store correction: The pricing error needs to be fixed, and affected regions/transactions audited.
• Crossplay and matchmaking filters: To isolate or prevent unfair matches.
• Long-term economic balance patches: Adjusting how FC Points, coin markets, and trades behave post-exploit.