The Transfer Market on the EA SPORTS FC™ Web App and Companion App lets you buy and sell players, consumables, and other items using your club’s resources. Access isn’t automatically granted to all accounts, especially at the start of each new game cycle. Here’s how it works and how you can unlock it.

Quick Overview

To unlock the Transfer Market on the Web App or Companion App:

• Play at least three full matches in Ultimate Team™ per day
• Log into the Web App or Companion App on the same day and check the app
• Repeat this process for two consecutive days
• Use the same account on the same device
• Ensure your account is in good standing

Why Is the Transfer Market Locked?

When you open the Companion App or Web App and go to the transfers section, you may see a message such as:
“Your account does not have access to the Transfer Market on the Web App yet.”
This can happen for several reasons:

• New or Inactive Accounts – Fresh Ultimate Team accounts or those with low activity won’t have instant access. EA requires consistent, legitimate gameplay before unlocking features like the Transfer Market. Returning players who had access in the previous edition (e.g. FC 25 → FC 26) may keep immediate access if they use the same account and platform.
• Multiple Accounts on One Device – If your console or PC has been used to access several Ultimate Team accounts, access may take longer for each one.
• Security Flags or Terms Violations – Suspicious activity, incomplete verification, or terms violations can result in temporary or permanent restrictions. If you buy coins, it’s safer to stick with one trusted shop. Different sellers may use different transfer methods, and mixing them can increase the risk of EA flagging your account.

How to Unlock the Transfer Market

To establish your account as active and trustworthy under EA’s system, follow these daily activity requirements:

• Play three full Ultimate Team matches (any mode)
• Log in to the Web App or Companion App on the same calendar day (UTC time)

Tip: Playing more than three matches won’t speed things up — it’s about consistent, legitimate activity.

How Long Does It Take to Unlock the FUT Transfer Market?

Note: There’s no way to skip or bypass this process. Returning FC 25 players usually unlock immediately on the FC 26 Web and Companion Apps, while new accounts must build activity from scratch.

How to Check If You’ve Unlocked Access

• Open the Web App or Companion App
• Go to the Transfers tab
• If access is granted, you’ll see the full Transfer Market interface
• If access is still pending, a lock screen or message will appear instead

You may also receive an in-game notification once access is granted.

Web App vs. Companion App — What You Can Do

Even though you can’t play matches on these platforms, both apps still let you manage your Ultimate Team effectively:

• Listing and buying items on the Transfer Market
• Completing Squad Building Challenges (SBCs)
• Managing your squad and club items
• Using consumables
• Opening packs with EA FC Coins or FC Points
• Recovering recently quick-sold items
• Monitoring Team of the Week and promos

Available on web browsers (Web App) and mobile devices (Companion App).

Special Cases

Nintendo Switch Users – Transfer Market access is available but only for trading within the Nintendo Switch user base. Cross-platform trading is not supported.

Final Notes

• The EA SPORTS FC Transfer Market unlocks automatically after consistent, rule-abiding activity.
• EA advisors cannot speed up the process or manually give you access.
• Avoid switching devices or accounts frequently to reduce delays.
• If you’ve been active and your market remains locked, contact EA Help for account-specific support.
• For FC 26: returning players from FC 25 on the same platform usually keep immediate access. New accounts must go through the unlock steps.

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Resources

EA Help: Transfer Market Overview