How to Donate in Brawl Stars with Cryptocurrency
Brawl Stars is a mobile game from the Finnish studio Supercell, the creators of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. Matches last only a few minutes. Players pick a fighter, called a brawler here, and battle in teams or solo in various modes, from gem grabs to battle royale.
The game itself is free, and over time you can unlock brawlers without spending anything. Money speeds up that path and gets you things that are hard to earn with in-game rewards, such as exclusive skins.
We'll look at what people pay for in Brawl Stars, which payment methods are available, and how to keep your money and your account safe when making purchases.
What you can spend money on in Brawl Stars
The main currency bought with real money is gems. They're used to unlock brawlers, buy skins and shop offers, as well as upgrade resources, coins, and power points.
The most popular purchase is Brawl Pass, the seasonal pass. The free reward track is available to everyone, while the paid pass unlocks a second track with the season's brawler, skins, gems, and resources. There's also an extended version, Brawl Pass Plus, with even more rewards.
Skins change only a brawler's appearance and give no advantage in battle. Some of them are sold for a limited time, for example during seasonal events, and may not return to the shop for a long while.
Separately, bundles appear in the shop. These are packs of gems, resources, and cosmetics at a reduced price, usually available for a few days.
How to use cryptocurrency to donate
Supercell doesn't accept cryptocurrency either in the game or in its browser store, Supercell Store. Purchases in the mobile version go through the App Store or Google Play, while in Supercell Store they're paid with cards and local payment systems.
Brawl Stars gift cards for cryptocurrency are sold by third-party platforms, but such cards have a hard limitation. A code is valid only in the country and currency it was issued for, and it can be redeemed in Supercell Store after signing in to your Supercell ID. Before buying, check whether the code fits your region.
It's more convenient to move your cryptocurrency to a virtual card and pay with it like an ordinary bank card. That way, you buy Brawl Pass or gems directly in the game and don't depend on the availability of codes in the right denomination.
How to choose the right way to donate
There are several payment options, and you should choose based on how much you're willing to trust an intermediary and how much extra you're willing to pay.
Buying in the game itself is the most direct route. You pick an item in the Brawl Stars shop, and the App Store or Google Play processes the payment from the card linked to your account. There are no intermediaries, and the purchase arrives immediately.
Supercell Store is the official store in the browser. Signing in requires a Supercell ID, and payment is made by card. Besides regular items, you can gift a pass to friends from your Supercell ID there and earn bonuses for purchases.
Gift cards are convenient because they don't require a card when buying in the game. But they're tied to a country and currency, and it isn't always possible to find the right denomination.
Top-up services that work through intermediaries buy the item for you. This works, but you pay a markup and often give the seller access to your account.
A virtual card lets you pay on your own in the game or in Supercell Store, with no intermediaries and no hunting for codes.
A virtual card for paying for in-game purchases
A virtual card works in Brawl Stars like an ordinary bank card. You link it to your App Store or Google Play account, and every in-game purchase is charged to it. Supercell Store accepts it directly in the payment form.
The card is handy for parents too. If a child plays on your phone, a separate card with a small balance limits spending on the game. Even if they try to buy an expensive bundle, no more than what's on the card will be charged.
Top up the card with a small reserve. The top-up fee reduces the amount that reaches the balance, and the price of Brawl Pass and bundles in the game may differ depending on the account's region.
Mirocard for paying for Brawl Stars
Mirocard issues virtual Visa and Mastercard cards for paying for apps, games, and online services. With such a card, you can buy gems, Brawl Pass, and skins in the game or in Supercell Store.
Mirocard is topped up with cryptocurrency from a wallet or an exchange. BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, TON, TRX, and SOL are supported, and once the coins are credited, the card is ready to pay for a donation.
The subscriptions card suits in-game purchases. Its issuance costs from $5, and the top-up fee is from 4%. If you pay for other services too, you can issue several cards in one Mirocard account and keep your game spending separate.
Besides the subscriptions card, Mirocard has an advertising card from $5 and a travel card from $15 with Apple Pay and Google Pay support. You won't need their features for donating, but they may come in handy for work and travel.
If you run into problems with payment, Mirocard support replies on Telegram.
We covered signing up and issuing a card in a step-by-step guide. Once the card is ready, donating takes a couple of minutes.
Launch Brawl Stars on IOS or Android and tap "Shop" on the left side of the main screen. Choose the item you want, such as Brawl Pass, gems, or a bundle, and tap the button with the price.
The app store's payment window will open. If your Mirocard card isn't linked yet, choose to add a new bank card and enter the number, expiration date, and CVC from your Mirocard account dashboard. Confirm the purchase, and the item will appear in the game.
How to avoid losing your cryptocurrency and protect your account
A cryptocurrency transfer can't be reversed. If you send coins to the wrong address or on the wrong network, getting them back is almost impossible. Before topping up the card, double-check the address and network, and make your first transfer a small amount.
Be careful with websites that promise gems for cryptocurrency at a discount. Supercell sells in-game items only itself and through its partners, and buying from an unofficial seller can end in an account ban or a lost purchase.
Don't believe free gem generators. You can't get in-game currency without paying through a third-party website, and such pages usually harvest account or wallet data.
Conclusion
The most convenient way to donate in Brawl Stars is on your own, in the game or in Supercell Store. That way the purchase arrives immediately, and the account stays only with you. If you used intermediaries before, switching to your own card will save you the markup and the risk of losing a profile with years of play invested in it.
