GTA V Cheats: Story Mode Codes for PC, PlayStation & Xbox (2026)
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TL;DR
- Cheats work in Story Mode only. Nothing here functions in GTA Online — attempting cheats online risks a ban under Rockstar's anti-cheat enforcement.
- Save first, then cheat. Entering a code disables achievements and trophies for the current session; reloading your save restores them.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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