Can You Send VC to Friends in NBA 2K22?

No, unfortunately there is no direct way to gift or transfer Virtual Currency (VC) to other players in NBA 2K22 as of March 2023.

VC is tied to the individual 2K account that purchased it or earned it through matches, quests etc. However, there are a couple of legitimate workarounds for those looking to hook up their friends with some bonus VC:

Gift Cards Enable Indirect VC Gifting

The easiest official method is to purchase a VC gift card code for your friend. These cards are available in various denominations:

So while the gift card bonuses don‘t amount to a 1:1 ratio, they still enable transferring real money into VC for another player.

Pros: Easy to purchase online or major retailers, code delivered digitally or physical card, funds usable cross-gen

Cons: No discounts for buying larger amounts, need to know the player‘s console family

Based on the VC prices in NBA 2K23 seen below, the $99.99 gift card offering 75,000 VC gives the best value per dollar spent:

So while the upfront gift card bonuses pale in comparison to purchasing VC directly, they can still be a good move for gifting purposes.

Cross-Gen Transfers Possible in Same Console Family

The other legitimate way to share VC is through the cross generation transfers enabled when upgrading your 2K game within the same console family:

• PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5
• Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S

So if you want to gift a next-gen console upgrade to your friend, any VC in their account wallet will carry over.

However, VC remains locked to that specific console family. An Xbox player can‘t utilize gifted VC funds from their friend‘s PlayStation version of 2K, for example. This restricts the broader sharing capability.

Can You Transfer VC from Previous 2K Titles?

A common question around VC gifting is whether currency can transfer over from previous entries in the series like NBA 2K21 or NBA 2K22.

Unfortunately, VC does NOT carry over from earlier games. Any unspent currency or unlocked cosmetics reset when each new version launches. So gifting VC for the latest game will provide no benefit if the player is still on a past edition.

What About Sharing VC via Account Sharing?

While account sharing across consoles offers a workaround for the VC gifting restrictions, this violation of 2K‘s End User License Agreement (EULA) puts both accounts at risk for an eventual perma-ban.

2K‘s security protocols actively monitor for outside logins and can flag shared accounts. So while borrowing a friend‘s profile with VC funds may provide short term boost, long run consequences outweigh the extra loot. Protect your accounts!

Methods for Earning VC In-Game

Without gifting or transferring options, here are the main methods for your friends to earn VC in-game without spending real money:

1. Grinding MyCareer

MyCareer mode offers some of the best ways to generate VC through matches, quests, endorsements etc. But the time investment is steep:

• Average match earnings: 1,000 – 2,000 VC
• Daily quests: Up to 4,000 VC
• Endorsements: 500 – 1,500 VC per event

Estimates suggest MyCareer grinding sessions often net 5,000 – 10,000 VC per hour played. Getting enough for high-tier upgrades or even a custom skateboard requires a serious commitment!

2. MyNBA and Play Now Earnings

• Full Play Now game: ~600 VC per 20-30 min
• MyNBA season game: ~1,200 VC per 30-45 min

Slightly better returns here but requires focusing playtime around full games rather than skill games or shooting around.

3. Daily Rewards

A consistent yet small payoff, the Daily Rewards offer ~250 VC for checking in daily. Combined with the 1,000 VC for the first win of the day, over a week that‘s a free 4,750 VC. Requires 5 minutes per login – not huge gains but better than nothing!

Locker Codes for Chance at Free VC

2K regularly puts out Locker Codes granting a variety of rewards like boosts, cosmetics, packs and VC amounts ranging from 1,000 VC to 10,000 VC.

Here are some tips for capitalizing on these Locker Code opportunities:

• Follow official 2K social accounts for the fastest notifications
• Input codes immediately during advertised valid windows – they expire fast!
• Thousands redeemed = Lower VC odds, go early!
• Try redeeming at non-peak times like early morning
• 1,000 VC amounts more common than 10K jackpots

Don‘t treat Locker Codes as reliable VC income, but they offer nice occasional boosts. Check them daily and redeem early!

So in summary – no, directly gifting VC is not an option in NBA 2K23. But some decent alternatives exist like gift cards and unlocking cross-generation transfers. Earning VC in-game takes real dedication. Locker Codes provide some lucky bursts.

Hopefully these tips help you support your friends‘ rising stars in 2K23‘s The City! Let me know if any questions come up around optimizing VC strategies.