Which One Are You Actually Playing?
If you’ve landed here trying to figure out which UC or NC top-up you actually need, you’re not alone. “PUBG” is now an umbrella covering three separate mobile games, published by two different companies, using two different in-game currencies that cannot be used interchangeably. Buy the wrong one, and your code simply won’t redeem.
This guide breaks down exactly what separates PUBG Mobile, BGMI, and PUBG Mobile: New State — so you buy the right top-up the first time, then pay for it with crypto at 0% commission on Baxity Store.
Quick Checklist: Which Game Are You Playing?
Before anything else, use this to identify your game in ten seconds:
If you’re not sure, open your game’s in-app store — the currency name displayed there (UC or NC) and the game’s logo will tell you immediately which one you’re dealing with.
Why Three Different Games Exist Under One Brand
This isn’t a marketing gimmick — it’s the result of a real regulatory and business history worth knowing, because it explains why the currencies don’t cross over.
The Original: PUBG Mobile
Launched in March 2018, PUBG Mobile was published globally by Tencent and became one of the highest-grossing mobile games in the world. It’s still the version played across most of the globe today — the Middle East, Pakistan, the Americas, Europe, and most of Asia outside India.
The India-Only Spinoff: BGMI
In 2020, the Indian government banned PUBG Mobile along with more than 100 other apps over data-security concerns tied to its Chinese publisher, Tencent. In response, Krafton — the South Korean company that owns the PUBG intellectual property — released a rebuilt version specifically for the Indian market: Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). It uses Indian data servers and includes India-specific in-game events, but under the hood it’s built on the same engine as PUBG Mobile.
BGMI itself was briefly taken down from app stores again in 2022 amid renewed scrutiny, before officially relaunching with a 90-day trial period monitored by Indian regulators. As of this guide’s publication, BGMI is live and available on the Play Store and App Store in India — but given its regulatory history, it’s worth double-checking current availability before assuming it’s a permanent fixture.
The Sequel: PUBG Mobile: New State
Unlike BGMI, New State isn’t a regional variant — it’s a genuinely different game. Developed from scratch by PUBG Studios (the creators of the original PC PUBG), it launched in November 2021 with a redesigned engine, a new map called Troi, a near-future 2051 setting, drones, and deeper vehicle/weapon customization. It’s available globally, including in India, alongside BGMI.
Gameplay Differences: It’s Not Just the Currency
The currency split reflects a deeper reality — these three games actually feel different to play, which is part of why so many people end up with two or even all three installed instead of picking just one.
PUBG Mobile sticks closest to the original PC formula: realistic ballistics, classic maps like Erangel and Miramar, and a slower, more tactical pace that rewards positioning and patience. It’s the version most competitive and esports-focused players still gravitate toward, and it has the largest, most mature global community of the three.
BGMI plays almost identically to PUBG Mobile on a mechanical level — same maps, same weapon balance, same core loop — because it’s built on the same engine. The differences are mostly cosmetic and structural: India-specific in-game events, local esports tournaments and creator collaborations, and data handling compliant with Indian regulations. If you’ve played PUBG Mobile before, BGMI will feel instantly familiar.
PUBG Mobile: New State is the outlier. The near-future setting brings drones for reconnaissance, destructible cover, vehicle customization, and a faster time-to-kill in some weapon classes. Matches tend to feel more chaotic and fast-paced compared to the more methodical rhythm of PUBG Mobile and BGMI. Some long-time PUBG fans prefer the classic feel of the original; others have fully migrated to New State for its updated visuals and mechanics.
The practical takeaway: if you already play one and are curious about another, don’t assume your skills or preferences will transfer perfectly — the maps might look similar, but the pacing and mechanics genuinely differ enough that it’s worth trying before committing a top-up budget to a new game.
Do You Need Separate Accounts for Each Game?
Yes — and this trips up more players than the currency naming does. Each game requires its own login and progress:
Even though BGMI and New State are both published by Krafton, a Krafton account created for one does not automatically carry over rank, inventory, or currency balance to the other. Each game maintains its own separate progression and wallet, even under the same publisher umbrella. This is the same underlying reason UC and NC can’t cross over — the account architecture behind each game is fully siloed.
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The Currency Confusion, Explained
This is where most support tickets and refund requests come from across every platform that sells PUBG top-ups — not just Baxity. Here’s the core rule:
UC purchased for PUBG Mobile will not redeem in BGMI. UC purchased for BGMI will not redeem in PUBG Mobile. NC purchased for New State only works in New State.
Even though PUBG Mobile and BGMI both call their currency “UC,” they are tracked on completely separate account systems tied to different publishers (Tencent vs. Krafton). Buying the wrong one is the single most common mistake players make — and once a code is redeemed on the wrong platform, it generally cannot be refunded or transferred.
Before buying, always confirm:
1. Which exact game you have installed (check the app icon and login screen — BGMI has its own distinct branding from PUBG Mobile).
2. Whether your in-game store shows “UC” or “NC” as the currency name.
3. Your country — if you’re in India and see “UC,” it’s almost certainly BGMI, not global PUBG Mobile (which isn’t available there).
An Important Naming Note on Baxity’s Own Catalog
Worth flagging directly: in Baxity’s site navigation, the BGMI category is currently labeled “PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS” — which is technically the name of a completely different product, the PC/console version of PUBG (available on Steam and consoles, using its own currency called G-Coin, not sold in this category). If you’re shopping specifically for BGMI (the Indian mobile version), look for that menu entry — the underlying product is BGMI-specific UC, regardless of the label. If you were looking for PC PUBG credits, this category is not the one you want.
Common Mistakes When Buying PUBG-Branded Top-Ups
Based on the recurring support questions across gift-card and top-up platforms, these are the errors worth actively avoiding:
- Buying PUBG Mobile UC while playing BGMI (or vice versa). The names look identical at checkout on many sites if the category isn’t clearly labeled — always confirm the game name, not just “UC,” before paying.
- Assuming a Krafton account works across BGMI and New State. As covered above, these are separate wallets even under one publisher.
- Redeeming a code on the wrong regional store. Some players travel or use VPNs and accidentally open the wrong regional version of an app store, which can affect code compatibility.
- Confusing PUBG Mobile: New State with “PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.” The latter is the PC/console game with its own currency, G-Coin — a completely separate purchase from any of the three mobile top-ups covered here.
- Not checking BGMI’s current availability before buying. Given its on-again, off-again regulatory history in India, it’s worth a quick check that the app is currently live before assuming a purchase will apply.
Avoiding these five mistakes covers the vast majority of failed redemptions reported around PUBG-branded top-ups industry-wide.
Why This Matters More for Crypto Buyers
If you’re paying with Bitcoin, USDT, or Ethereum rather than a local card, getting the game and currency right the first time matters even more than usual. Crypto transactions settle on-chain and are not reversible the way a card chargeback might be — so a code purchased for the wrong game can’t simply be “refunded” through your bank.
This is also exactly why crypto-first top-up platforms exist for PUBG-branded games in the first place: large parts of the player base for PUBG Mobile, BGMI, and New State are concentrated in regions — India, Pakistan, the Middle East, Southeast Asia — where local banking cards are either unsupported by the game’s payment processor, subject to strict currency controls, or simply inconvenient for small recurring in-game purchases. Paying with crypto sidesteps all of that, provided you’ve confirmed which game and currency you actually need.
How to Buy the Right Top-Up with Crypto — Step by Step
Once you’ve confirmed which of the three games you’re playing, the purchase flow on Baxity is identical for all of them:
- Go to the correct category on Baxity Store:
- PUBG Mobile (global, outside India): the PUBG Mobile category
- BG: the category labeled “PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS” in the menu
- PUBG Mobile: New State: the New State category
- Choose the UC or NC pack size that fits your budget (denominations are updated regularly, so check current pricing directly on the product page).
- At checkout, select a crypto payment method — Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum, Litecoin, BNB, TRON, or Binance Pay — all processed at 0% commission on Baxity.
- Complete the payment; your code is delivered to your email or account, typically within minutes.
- Redeem the code inside the correct game — go to the in-game store’s redeem/top-up section, enter the code, and confirm.
Because the codes are game-specific and non-transferable once redeemed, double-checking your game before checkout is the only step that actually matters for a smooth purchase.
FAQ
1. Can I use PUBG Mobile UC in BGMI?
No. Even though both currencies are called “UC,” they run on separate account systems (Tencent for PUBG Mobile, Krafton for BGMI) and are not interchangeable.
2. Is NC the same as UC?
No. NC (New Coins) is the currency exclusively used in PUBG Mobile: New State. It has no relationship to UC and cannot be used in PUBG Mobile or BGMI.
3. Why is PUBG Mobile banned in India but BGMI isn’t?
PUBG Mobile was published in India by Tencent, which was banned in 2020 over data-security concerns. BGMI is published by Krafton with data stored on Indian servers, which is why it operates under different regulatory standing. Availability can still change, so it’s worth checking current status before purchasing.
4. I’m in India — which one do I need?
BGMI. PUBG Mobile (the global Tencent-published version) is not available in India, so if you’re playing a PUBG-branded battle royale there, it’s BGMI.
5. Is PUBG Mobile: New State a replacement for PUBG Mobile or BGMI?
No — it’s a separate game that runs alongside both. Many players have all two or three installed; each requires its own currency top-up.
6. Can I buy UC or NC with crypto at 0% commission?
Yes — Baxity Store processes Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum, Litecoin, BNB, TRON, and Binance Pay payments for all three PUBG-branded games at 0% commission, with delivery typically within minutes of payment confirmation.
7. What happens if I buy the wrong currency by mistake?
Once a code is generated and sent, it’s tied to the specific game it was purchased for. If you’re unsure which game you play, check the in-game currency name (UC vs. NC) and your region before completing checkout — this is the single best way to avoid an unusable code.
8. Does my BGMI progress carry over if I also install PUBG Mobile: New State?
No. Even though both may be linked to a Krafton account, each game keeps its own separate wallet, rank, and inventory. Installing one does not transfer anything to the other.
9. Which of the three games has the biggest esports scene?
PUBG Mobile has the longest-running and largest global esports ecosystem of the three, given its head start since 2018. BGMI has developed a strong India-specific competitive scene since its relaunch, and New State has a smaller but growing tournament circuit tied to its newer engine and mechanics.
10. Is PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS G-Coin the same as any of these three?
No. G-Coin is the in-game currency for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, the PC and console version of the game (available on Steam and consoles). It’s unrelated to UC or NC and isn’t part of the three mobile categories covered in this guide.
11. Can I gift UC or NC to another player’s account?
This depends on the specific game’s own gifting features rather than on how you purchased the code — a top-up code you buy is typically redeemed into your own account balance first. Check each game’s in-app gifting options if you want to send currency directly to a friend.
12. Will prices differ between PUBG Mobile, BGMI, and New State top-ups?
Pricing structures are set independently for each game’s denominations and can change over time, so it’s worth checking the current listings on each Baxity category page directly rather than assuming parity between the three.
Ready to top up? Head to Baxity Store and select the exact category — PUBG Mobile, BGMI (listed as “PUBG BATTLEGROUNDS”), or New State — then pay with Bitcoin, USDT, or Ethereum at 0% commission.
