Red Dead Redemption 2 - How To Make Money Fast

Playing through the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 can only take us so far, and eventually we're going to need to make Arthur some money. After all, he's going to need it if he wants to upgrade weapons, buy supplies, or even take the train. RDR2 offers a few ways to make Arthur's wallet nice and fat, and we've listed the best way to go about it here.

Complete Missions and Quests

Perhaps the most obvious way to get more cash is to play through the story missions and other quests. The more objectives Arthur completes, the more he's rewarded in cold hard cash. If you see a marker, you may as well check it out.. 

Sell Unwanted Items

Items and loot are strewn all over Red Dead Redemption 2's vast world, but Arthur can't hold everything he sees. Eventually his inventory will fill up, and it'll be time to decide what's really needed and what can be sold to a local merchant. When getting rid of items, always try to sell them first: simply dropping them won't do much for our hero's finances.

Sell Horses and Pelts

That idea of "selling what's no longer needed" also applies to horses, pelts, and another animal-related objects. Pelts sell for decent prices to butchers, while horses tamed in the wild (or stolen from some poor sap you meet along the way) can be turned into a stable for a pretty penny.

Take on Wanted Bounties

Bounties appear in towns and busy areas, and a bounty on someone's head means a prime payday for Arthur if he finds the sad sack. Take any and every bounty you can find by finding Wanted posters hanging on walls and going to find whoever is on them. Oh, and if you boost your Honor bounties turn in even more cash, so make sure you're an honorable Arthur too. 

Commit Robberies

If living on the straight and narrow isn't doing it for you, then turn Arthur into the outlaw he really is and start robbing some folks. Trains, banks, stores, and stagecoachs are all prime robbery points, so always keep your eyes peeled for places and people that need a few sacks of money taken from them. 

Fence Stolen Goods

With the robbing comes the fencing, because it won't just be cash you're stealing out there. Jewelry and other fine items can be turned in to a Fence who will compensate you for the wares. Just try not to think too much about it and you'll be fine. 

Money plays a big part of the Red Dead Redemption 2 experience, so keep these ideas in mind when looking for the next quick buck. For more on Rockstar's epic Western check out our guides on keeping Arthur and his horse fresh as a daisy, as well as a few bounties you can cash in quick.