Can you send gold to classic WoW?
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You can send gold to Classic WoW using various methods, including mailing it to your characters on the same server or using the WoW Token to purchase game time or gold on the Auction House. The process of sending gold to Classic WoW is relatively straightforward, but there are some restrictions and limits that apply, such as the gold transfer limit of 2,000g for characters below level 70 and 5,000g for level 70 characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Can I transfer gold from retail to classic WoW?: No, you cannot transfer gold from retail WoW to Classic WoW as they are two separate games with different servers.
- How do you share gold between characters in WoW classic?: You can share gold between characters in WoW Classic by using the mailbox to send gold to your other characters on the same server.
- Can I give my friend gold in WoW?: Yes, you can give your friend gold in WoW as long as you are not buying or selling gold for real money, which is against the ToS.
Gold Transfer and Limits
- What is the gold transfer limit in Classic WoW?: The gold transfer limit in Classic WoW is 2,000g for characters below level 70 and 5,000g for level 70 characters.
- How long does it take to send gold in WoW Classic?: Mail from another Battle.net account takes one hour to arrive if an item or currency is attached, while mail from the same Battle.net account arrives immediately.
- Can I send gold from Horde to Alliance Classic?: Yes, you can send gold from Horde to Alliance in Classic WoW as long as they are on the same connected realms.
WoW Token and Game Time
- Does WoW Token work for classic?: Yes, the WoW Token is available in Wrath of the Lich King Classic and can be used to exchange gold for game time or Battle.net Balance.
- How to trade WoW Token for classic gold?: You can trade the WoW Token for classic gold by purchasing it from the in-game Shop and then selling it on the Auction House for gold.
- Can I convert WoW gold to Blizzard money?: Yes, you can convert WoW gold to Blizzard money by purchasing a WoW Token with gold and then redeeming it for Battle.net Balance.
Buying and Selling Gold
- Can you sell WoW gold for money?: No, selling WoW gold for real money is against the ToS and can result in a ban.
- How often do people get caught buying gold WoW classic?: There is less than a 1% chance of getting suspended or banned for buying gold in WoW Classic.
- How does Blizzard detect gold buying?: Blizzard detects gold buying by investigating the transaction and checking if it seems like a legit dealing between players.
Characters and Accounts
- Can I transfer a classic character to another account?: No, WoW Classic characters cannot be transferred between accounts.
- Can I transfer my WoW character to classic?: No, it is not possible to transfer a character between Modern WoW, WoW Classic, and Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
- Do inactive WoW characters get deleted?: No, Blizzard does not delete inactive characters in WoW, but they may rename low-level alts that have been inactive for a long time if ticketed about getting the character’s name.