Bond Guide 2025

The Old School Bond, commonly referred to simply as a Bond, is an in-game item that allows players to trade it for goods, services, or even in-game currency. One of its main functions is to enable players to pay for their Old School RuneScape or RuneScape 3 membership using in-game gold. Bonds provide an official and secure method for exchanging real-world money for in-game benefits.

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How Bonds Are Obtained?

Bonds in OSRS and RuneScape 3 can be obtained in two main ways:

1. Purchase with real money: You can buy Bonds on the official Old School RuneScape website using real money. This is the easiest way to obtain Bonds. The price varies depending on how many Bonds you buy and your location.

- British Pound = £6.49
- US Dollar = $8.99
- Canadian Dollar = $11.49
- Euro = €7.99
- Australian Dollar = $12.99
- Norwegian Krone = NOK 59.99
- Swedish Krona = 77 kr
- Brazilian Real = R$21.99
- Polish Zloty = 29.99 zł
- Singaporean Dollar = $12.99
- Danish Krone = DKK 48.99

2. Buying them with GP in-game: Players can also trade Bonds within the game. This is done by purchasing a Bond, usually in exchange for in-game currency (GP). Some players buy Bonds with real money and then sell them in-game for GP. This allows players with excess resources to obtain membership without having to spend real money.

3. Methods that do NOT exist (to avoid confusion):

- They are not obtained by killing bosses
- They do not come from chests, drops, or minigames
- They cannot be farmed directly
- They cannot be duplicated legally

What uses does a Bond have within the game?

Once you obtain a Bond, there are several different ways you can use it, making it a very flexible and valuable item for both casual and experienced players alike:

1. Membership: This is the most common and popular use for Bonds. One Bond can be redeemed for 14 days of Old School RuneScape membership, giving you access to members-only skills, exclusive areas, additional quests, bosses, minigames, and many other premium benefits that greatly expand the gameplay experience.

2. In-Game Trading: Bonds can also be traded with other players. This is especially useful if you are looking to buy a specific item, service, or simply want to convert real-world value into in-game GP. Many players choose to hold onto Bonds and sell them later when the market price increases to maximize profit.

3. RuneCoins and Treasure Hunter Keys: If you also play RuneScape 3, Bonds can be redeemed for RuneCoins, which are used in Solomon’s General Store to purchase cosmetic items, animations, and other extras. Additionally, Bonds can be exchanged for Treasure Hunter Keys, allowing players to participate in the Treasure Hunter mini-game.

4. Old School RuneScape Name Change: If you want to change your character’s name instantly, you can use one Bond to do so without waiting for the free monthly name change. This option is ideal for players who want a fresh identity, rebrand their account, or secure a desired username quickly.

What should you keep in mind when buying a Bond?

1. Tradeable and Untradeable Bonds: When you buy a Bond, it is initially untradeable. To trade a Bond, it must be made tradeable by paying a fee in in-game currency (GP). Once a Bond is traded to another player, it becomes untradeable again. An untradeable Bond can be made tradeable, but the player must pay a GP fee. A Bond also becomes untradeable once it is redeemed.

2. Market fluctuations: The in-game price of Bonds, expressed in GP, can fluctuate just like any other tradeable item. These price changes are driven by supply and demand within the game’s economy.

3. Safe and fair gameplay: Bonds provide a safe and legitimate way to exchange real money for in-game benefits. However, it is important to avoid third-party services that promise cheap or free Bonds, as they are often scams and can result in account bans or permanent restrictions.

4. Inflation and game balance: The introduction of Bonds can impact the in-game economy by adding more GP and potentially causing inflation. However, the Old School RuneScape developers have designed the system to minimize this impact as much as possible and maintain overall game balance.