How to Change Your Name in BGMI

To change your name in BGMI, open your profile, tap the pencil/rename icon next to your name, type a new name, and confirm it using a Rename Card — new accounts usually get one free card, and after that you buy or earn more. There is no way to rename for free at any time; the Rename Card is the only legitimate route, so the first step is making sure you have one.

Step-by-step: renaming your BGMI account

Once you have a Rename Card in your inventory, the change itself takes seconds:

1. Open BGMI and wait for the lobby to load.
2. Tap your avatar or name in the top-left corner to open your profile.
3. Look for the small pencil / edit icon next to your current in-game name.
4. Tap it, then type your new name in the text box.
5. Tap OK / Confirm. The game uses one Rename Card and your new name shows up right away.

If the confirm button is greyed out, you do not have a usable Rename Card yet — that is the most common reason people get stuck.

How to get a Rename Card

There are only a few legitimate ways to get one, and none of them involve a “code”:

• Free starter card: new accounts often receive one Rename Card in the inventory. Check there first — you may already have it.
• In-game shop: BGMI sells Rename Cards in the shop. Depending on the current setup they may cost in-game currency you earn or buy through the official top-up.
• Events: Rename Cards sometimes appear as event rewards. Watch the Events tab for missions that hand them out.
• Redeem centre: occasionally Krafton hands out cards through official redeem events. Only ever use the official redemption channels — never a third-party “code generator”.

Ignore any website or app promising “free BGMI rename cards” or “unlimited Rename Cards” — those are scams that ask for your login and steal accounts. The only safe sources are inside the game itself and the official bgmi.in channels. The same warning applies to anyone promising free currency; if you want to understand the legitimate reward system, see how official BGMI redeem codes actually work.

BGMI name rules to know

A rename can fail even with a card if the name breaks Krafton’s rules. Keep these in mind:

• No offensive, abusive, or impersonating names — these can get your account actioned.
• Some symbols and fonts are supported, but not every character. If a stylish name is rejected, simplify it.
• Very long names get cut off, so shorter is safer.

If your name is refused, remove the unusual symbols first, then shorten it, and try once more before assuming something is broken.

Name vs player ID: what actually changes

It helps to know the difference between the two identifiers on your account. Your name is the display text everyone sees in the lobby and in matches — that is what a Rename Card changes. Your player ID is a fixed numeric code used for customer support, reporting, and official top-ups, and it never changes no matter how many times you rename. So if a friend adds you by ID, they will still find you after a rename. This is also why you should keep your player ID noted somewhere safe: it is what proves an account is yours if you ever need help from support.

Does changing your name reset anything?

No. Renaming only changes the display name on your profile and in matches. Your level, stats, rank, skins, and friends all stay exactly the same. It also does not change your player ID — that stays fixed for the life of the account. There is also usually a short cooldown before you can rename again, so pick a name you actually want rather than changing it on a whim and wasting a card.

Choosing a good name

Because a rename costs a card and there is a cooldown before you can change it again, it is worth choosing well the first time. A few practical tips: keep it short so it displays fully on the scoreboard and is easy for teammates to call out over voice chat; avoid a wall of symbols, which often gets rejected and can look cluttered; and if you play in clan or scrim matches, a clean, readable name is easier for others to recognise. Stylish fonts are fine when BGMI accepts them, but readability beats decoration in a fast match. Steer clear of anything that impersonates a real player or a Krafton official — that can get your account reported and actioned.

Troubleshooting a stuck rename

If you cannot rename even though you think you have a card, work through this quick list. Confirm the Rename Card is actually in your inventory and not expired. Make sure you are tapping the pencil icon on your own profile, not viewing a friend’s. Try a plain name with no symbols to rule out a rejected character. If a name says it is already taken, add a small variation and try again. And if the game itself is misbehaving or not loading your profile, that is a separate issue — our guide on fixing BGMI not opening or crashing covers restarting cleanly. Once the card and a valid name line up, the change goes through instantly.