Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bells Guide: Make Money Fast
Bells pay for home loans, bridges, furniture and island projects in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You can earn them in a relaxed way every day, or speed things up with a few well-known tricks.
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The turnip market
Daisy Mae sells turnips on Sunday mornings, and Nook's Cranny buys them back at prices that change twice a day during the week. Check prices every morning and afternoon and sell when the price is high. Visiting friends' islands with better prices can turn a big profit. Turnips spoil after a week, so sell before Sunday.
Daily money makers
Small routines add up quickly:
- Hit the money rock each day — dig holes behind you so you get more hits.
- Shake trees for fruit and sell foreign fruit for more than native fruit.
- Dig up the glowing spot for Bells and plant a money tree.
- Sell fossils you've already donated.
Fishing and bug catching
Some fish and bugs sell for a lot. Rare fish appear at certain times and seasons, and some islands reached with Nook Miles Tickets are full of valuable creatures. Visiting characters who buy fish or bugs pay more than the shop.
Sell smart
Check the daily 'hot item' at Nook's Cranny for a bonus price. Use the drop-off box when the shop is closed, but it pays less. Craft items from free materials and sell them if they're worth more than the materials.
Nook Miles
Nook Miles are a second currency for tickets, recipes and upgrades. Complete Nook Miles+ tasks every day — they're quick and add up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to make Bells in Animal Crossing?
The turnip market, if you sell at a high price. Money rocks, fruit and rare fish and bugs are good daily sources.
When should I sell turnips?
Check Nook's Cranny prices every morning and afternoon and sell when the price spikes, before they spoil on Sunday.
Which fruit sells best?
Foreign fruit, meaning fruit that isn't native to your island, sells for more than your own native fruit.