What is transfer market?
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
Step by step Guide:
- 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
- For New Accounts: Complete the Foundation Objective Group “On Your Way” to unlock Transfer Market access, followed by a 24-hour (console) or 48-hour (PC) waiting period before full access is granted.
- 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. New accounts must complete the Foundation Objective Group “On Your Way” before full Transfer Market access is unlocked. For PC players, full access will be available 48 hours after completing the objective; for console players, this will be within 24 hours. During this waiting period, you can list items but cannot search, bid, or buy until the waiting period is over.
- 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)
- New Accounts: Complete the Foundation Objective Group “On Your Way” to unlock Transfer Market access, followed by a 24-hour waiting period for console players or 48 hours for PC players. During this waiting period, you can list items but cannot search, bid, or buy until the waiting period finishes.
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?
| # | Scenario | Typical Unlock Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Returning player with market access from the previous FC edition | Immediate or very fast |
| 2 | New account in good standing | 2–4 active days |
| 3 | Multiple accounts on the same device | 4+ active days |
| 4 | Shared devices (family/friends) | May take longer |
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.
What You Can Do on Web App or Companion App
- 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
- Note: During the 24–48-hour waiting period, you can list items but cannot search or buy on the Transfer Market.
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.
Returning Players: Players who played FC 25 (or earlier) and are returning on the same platform in good standing will skip the Graduated Access process and get immediate Transfer Market access in-game and on the Web App/Companion App.
Final Notes
- The EA SPORTS FC Transfer Market unlocks automatically after consistent, rule-abiding activity.
- New accounts must go through the Foundation Objective Group “On Your Way” before Transfer Market access is granted, followed by a waiting period of 24 hours (console) or 48 hours (PC).
- EA advisors cannot speed up the process or manually give you access. For FC 26: Returning players from FC 25 on the same platform usually keep immediate access. New accounts must go through the unlock steps.
- 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.
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