Your BGMI name is the first thing every lobby, kill feed and squad list shows about you. If you picked a rushed name when you created your account, or your old clan tag no longer fits, you do not need a new account to fix it. You just need one item: a Rename Card. This guide explains how to change your name in BGMI, where to get a Rename Card for free or for 180 UC, the rules that can get a new name rejected, and how to pick a stylish name worth keeping.
What You Need: A Rename Card
Unlike a display name on social media, your BGMI in-game name (IGN) cannot be edited freely. Every name change consumes one Rename Card, a single-use inventory item. Once you use it, it is gone, so you need a new card for every future change. The only exception is a brand-new account, where you set your name once during creation. On an existing account, there is no way around the card, so confirm your new name carefully before you spend it.
How to Get a Rename Card in BGMI
There are two routes: buy one or earn one free.
Buy it from the shop. Open the Shop from the home screen, go to the Treasures section, find the Rename Card (the card marked with an ID icon) and purchase it for 180 UC. If you do not have enough UC, the game will prompt you to buy a UC pack first.
Earn one for free. New players commonly receive a free Rename Card as a reward for reaching Level 10 in the progress missions, so check your Achievements and mission rewards before spending UC. Rename Cards also appear as seasonal rewards in the Royale Pass, in limited-time events, and sometimes in returning-player (Welcome Back) rewards after a period away from the game. Because events rotate, check the Events tab regularly — a free card saves you 180 UC.
How to Change Your Name in BGMI (Step by Step)
Once a Rename Card is in your inventory, the change itself takes less than a minute:
- Open BGMI and tap the Inventory icon on the home screen.
- Go to the Box section inside your inventory.
- Find the Rename Card and tap Use.
- Type your new name in the box that appears.
- Tap OK to confirm. If the name is already taken or breaks a rule, BGMI will reject it and your card is not consumed — try another spelling.
Your level, rank, inventory and friends list stay exactly the same. Only the name changes, so your squad will still find you under your new IGN.
BGMI Name Rules to Know Before You Rename
A rejected name is the most common frustration, so check these before you tap OK:
- Length: BGMI names work to a 16-character guide, and symbols count toward it just like letters. Short names leave room for decoration.
- Uniqueness: BGMI does not allow duplicate names. If your first choice is taken, add a word, a number or a small symbol rather than copying someone else’s name.
- Prohibited words: Offensive words and names that break the game’s rules will be rejected, so keep it clean.
- Symbols: Fancy symbols and stylish fonts may be limited in BGMI. A style that looks perfect in a generator can render oddly or get rejected in the game, so test a style you love before spending a card — and keep a plain backup spelling.
Stylish Name Ideas for BGMI
A rename is the perfect moment to upgrade from a plain name to a stylish one. Short, punchy names read best in the kill feed: a strong word plus a short second word, like Shadow Strike or Neon Viper, beats a long sentence. Clan players should decide the tag first, then fit the personal name around it, since the tag eats characters too. If you want ready-made options, try the BGMI Name Generator for stylish BGMI IDs built to the game’s character limit, or restyle any name with the Stylish Nickname Maker. Players who want a blank-style twist can also check the Invisible Name Generator — but always test invisible styles in the game first, since support varies.
FAQs
Q: How much does a Rename Card cost in BGMI?
A: A Rename Card costs 180 UC in the in-game shop, under Shop and then Treasures. Free cards come from Level 10 progress rewards, Royale Pass rewards and events.
Q: Can I change my BGMI name for free?
A: Yes, if you have a free Rename Card. New players often get one at Level 10, and cards appear in events and Royale Pass rewards. Without a card in your inventory, you must buy one for 180 UC.
Q: How many times can I change my BGMI name?
A: As many times as you have Rename Cards — but each change consumes one card, so every rename needs a new card. Choose carefully to avoid spending UC twice.
Q: Why was my new BGMI name rejected?
A: The usual reasons are that the name is already taken, it is over the character limit once symbols are counted, or it contains a prohibited word or unsupported symbol. Shorten it, change a symbol, or try a new spelling.
Q: Will changing my name affect my rank, level or friends?
A: No. A rename only changes your displayed IGN. Your level, rank, inventory, achievements and friends list all stay the same.
Q: Can I use stylish fonts in my BGMI name?
A: Some stylish fonts and symbols work, but BGMI limits special characters, and some styles render as boxes in the game. Generate ideas with the BGMI Name Generator, test your favourite in the rename box, and keep a plain backup if a style is rejected.
Changing your name in BGMI is simple once you have the card: grab a Rename Card from the shop for 180 UC or from a free reward, use it from Inventory, and confirm a name that fits the rules. Spend a minute picking a stylish name you will still like next season — and if you need ideas, the BGMI Name Generator is the fastest place to start.
