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GTA V Cheats: Story Mode Codes for PC, PlayStation & Xbox (2026)

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Last updated: September 25, 2026 · Curated from community references · Facts: IGN, GTA Wiki, Rockstar Support · Codes are Reported, verified against IGN 2026-09-25 — reverify in your game
How to use this guide: we checked every code below against IGN's cheat list so you don't have to. Start with the TL;DR, use the table for the 12 most-used codes, and open one linked reference for button combos and the full 30+ list. Nothing is copied here — every pick links to the original. New to Los Santos? Start with our beginner's guide.

TL;DR

  1. Cheats work in Story Mode only. Nothing here functions in GTA Online — attempting cheats online risks a ban under Rockstar's anti-cheat enforcement.
  2. Save first, then cheat. Entering a code disables achievements and trophies for the current session; reloading your save restores them.
  3. There is no money cheat. IGN states it outright: Rockstar never shipped one. Anyone selling a money code is selling a scam — our Online money guide covers legitimate earning instead.

Which source fits you

Source Format Best for
IGN full cheat list Reference list Every code on every platform, including button combos
IGN cell phone cheats Reference list Phone-only players who redial with *
GTA Wiki cheats page Reference wiki Cross-checking a code against a second source
Rockstar Support Official support Confirming what is and isn't allowed online
Steam Community Guides Player guides PC-specific entry quirks versioned against patches

Curated picks

1. Full List of GTA 5 Cheats — IGN (reference)

Every Story Mode code for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in one place: console words, phone numbers, and controller combos, plus how to enter each. The source every code in our table below is checked against. Open the IGN list.

2. Cell Phone Cheats — IGN (reference)

The phone-entry companion: dial-pad numbers with the re-dial-with-* trick for cycling effects like weather. Use this if you play on controller and never touch the console. Open the phone list.

3. Cheats in Grand Theft Auto V — GTA Wiki (wiki)

The deepest GTA database's cheat page: entry rules (gameplay or pause menu, never stored on the phone) and per-code details. Open it whenever a code from another site looks off. Open the wiki.

4. Grand Theft Auto V — Rockstar Support (official)

The only authoritative place for what Rockstar allows: Online cheating is monitored and prohibited, including kernel-level anti-cheat on PC. Check here before believing any "undetectable Online cheat" claim. Open official support.

5. Steam Community Guides (player guides)

Player-written cheat notes versioned against patches — the fastest way to confirm PC console entry still behaves on your build. Canonical pattern link; match the guide's stated version to your game. Browse Steam guides.

Confirmed facts

Topic Confirmed information Primary source
Where cheats work Story Mode only. No cheat code functions in GTA Online. Reference (IGN)
Achievements Entering a cheat disables achievements/trophies for the current session only; reloading restores them. Reference (IGN)
Money cheat Does not exist — Rockstar never shipped one. Reference (IGN)
Online cheating Monitored and prohibited on all platforms, with kernel-level anti-cheat on PC; violations lead to suspension. Official (Rockstar Support)
Phone storage Phone-entered cheats are not saved to the phone; each must be re-dialed after it wears off. Wiki (GTA Wiki)

12 most-used codes (Reported — verified vs IGN 2026-09-25)

Effect PC console Cell phone
Invincibility PAINKILLER 1-999-724-654-5537
Max health & armor TURTLE 1-999-887-853
Lower wanted level LAWYERUP 1-999-5299-3787
Raise wanted level FUGITIVE 1-999-3844-8483
Recharge ability POWERUP 1-999-769-3787
Give parachute SKYDIVE 1-999-759-3483
Skyfall (drop from sky) SKYFALL 1-999-759-3255
Explosive bullets HIGHEX 1-999-444-439
Flaming bullets INCENDIARY 1-999-462-363-4279
Moon gravity FLOATER 1-999-356-2837
Slow motion SLOWMO 1-999-756-966
Spawn Buzzard helicopter BUZZOFF 1-999-289-9633

How to enter them (Reported)

  1. PC: press the tilde (~) key to open the console, type the word, and confirm. Vehicle spawns need open space — a confined spot silently eats the code.
  2. Phone (PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, PC): press Up for the phone, open Contacts for the dial pad, dial the full number. Press * to redial the last cheat.
  3. Controller buttons: enter the combo with the D-pad during gameplay without pausing, quickly — a confirmation appears above the radar. Full combos live in the IGN list above, not here.

Unknown until tested on your version

  • Whether a specific code behaves identically on Legacy vs Enhanced PC builds after the latest title update.
  • Achievement-restore edge cases (e.g. autosave firing between cheat entry and manual reload).
  • Phone redial (*) availability on every platform revision.

Playnesta Verdict

Save, pick one code from the table, and play — then reload and move on. Cheats are toys for a Story Mode afternoon, not progression: the moment a code becomes the plan instead of the break, close the console and check the beginner or money guide instead.

FAQ

Is there a GTA 5 money cheat?

No. IGN confirms Rockstar never shipped one, and there is no phone number, console word, or button combo for money anywhere in the verified lists. Money-code videos are scams or mod menus — mod menus get Online accounts banned.

Do these cheats work in GTA Online?

No — every code here is Story Mode only. Rockstar monitors Online for cheating with kernel-level anti-cheat on PC, and violations lead to suspension. Earn Online cash the legitimate way instead.

Will cheats permanently disable my achievements?

No. Achievements and trophies are blocked only for the session in which you cheat; reloading a save made before the cheat restores them. Save first and the risk is zero.

Where are the PlayStation and Xbox button combos?

In the linked references, not duplicated here: the IGN full list carries every controller combo, and the GTA Wiki page mirrors them for cross-checking. The table above covers PC words and phone numbers because those are identical across regions.

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Video

The ONLY GTA5 Beginner's Guide You Need (Story Mode)

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Top 5 BEST SOLO Money Methods in GTA Online (UPDATED 2026)

8 min · 30.1K views · snapshot 2026-11-07. Five solo money methods ranked for 2026. Best when you play without a crew and want one route to start.

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📚 Read deeper

Wikis, player guides, and community threads behind this guide — open the one that fits you.

Wiki

GTA V Wiki (GTA Wiki)

Deepest GTA database: missions, vehicles, collectibles. Best for lookups.

GTA Wiki
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Tool

GTA 5 Interactive Map (MapGenie)

Filterable collectibles and locations map. Best for 100% completion tracking.

MapGenie
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

Wiki

GTA Online Database (GTABase)

Vehicle, property and weapon database for GTA Online plus update breakdowns. Best for checking stats before spending.

GTABase
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

Wiki

GTA Online Wiki: Speed Rankings, Stats & Prices

Sortable speed and handling rankings with prices for cars, weapons and properties. Best for comparing vehicles.

GTA Online Wiki
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA V 100% Completion Checklist & Guide (PowerPyx)

Itemised 100% requirements plus gold medal targets for story missions. Best for finishing the story checklist without guesswork.

PowerPyx
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA Online Heists Guide: Full List, Payouts & All Robberies (GTABase)

Payouts, unlock requirements and setup order for every heist. Best for picking which score to run next, solo or with a crew.

GTABase
Verified 2026-09-13
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External Guide

GTA 5 100% Completion Guide & Full Checklist (GTABase)

Interactive checklist showing how each task weighs toward 100% and which objectives are not required. Best for closing out the last few percent.

GTABase
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA Online New Player Guide (Updated 2025!)

Step-by-step GTA Online starter route with payout figures for early businesses. Best before your first session.

Steam Community
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA V Guides Index (GTABase)

Index of GTA V guides covering missions, vehicles and collectibles. Best for finding a specific system fast.

GTABase
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Open source

External Guide

Grand Theft Auto V Steam Guides

Player-written guides ranked by helpful votes. Best for patch-versioned builds and checklists.

Steam Community
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA Online Money Statistics 2026 (GrindMap)

Net dollars per hour for 23 money methods from one dataset, patched to July 2026. Best for comparing grinds before committing an evening.

GrindMap
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA Online Solo Money Guide 2026 (LibertyCity)

Solo money routes from a twenty-year GTA community, refreshed for 2026. Best for lone wolves avoiding heist setup time.

LibertyCity
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Open source

External Guide

Everything a GTA Online beginner needs to know to start

First-session route from the plane to a first business. Best watch before your first login.

GamesRadar+
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External Guide

Complete GTA 5 guide (GamesRadar+)

Full GTA V story and online hub with missions, heists and collectibles. Best single reference for 100% completion.

GamesRadar+
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External Guide

GTA Online guide with everything you need to know (GamesRadar+)

Beginner-friendly GTA Online overview covering businesses, heists and money. Best first read for new online players.

GamesRadar+
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Open source

Wiki

Grand Theft Auto V Wiki (IGN)

Mission, collectible and online business reference with concise tables. Best quick lookup mid-session.

IGN
Verified 2026-09-13
Open source

External Guide

GTA Online Beginner's Guide: 2025 Edition

Community GTA Online 2025 beginner guide on Steam. Best written checklist.

Steam Community
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Open source

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