Credit is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s new currency, allowing you to purchase more planes and even start your own aviation service company. Since this is a new addition to the game, some players may wonder about the best ways to earn Credits. This guide provides precise and detailed answers to that question. But before we dive into how to earn Credits, let’s explore their function in MSFS 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about this currency.

MSFS 2024’s Credits, Explained

In Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Credits are the in-game currency used in Career Mode. You can use Credits to buy new airplanes, establish aviation businesses, and repair damaged aircraft. Credits are also required as Certification Entry Fees, with higher-level commercial licenses demanding higher fees.

Certification Entry Fees are one-time payments. Once you pay it, you can attempt the test as many times as you want until you pass the exam.

How to Earn Credits

To earn Credits in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, you first need to obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL). This becomes available after completing the Private Pilot License exam and at least two recreational flight missions. Only after getting your CPL can you start taking on paid missions and earning Credits.

Once you have your CPL, there are two main ways to earn Credits: Missions and Companies.

Missions

Missions are procedurally generated objectives on the overworld map that reward you with Credits. The amount you earn depends on three factors: the mission type, its scope, and your proficiency. Challenging missions offer higher rewards but are more difficult and time-consuming.

You'll want to focus on skydiving missions as soon as you can for a little more cash. Skipping certain portions of the journey will dock some pay, so it's up to you how much time you want to spend on a single job.

Companies (Passive Income)

In Career Mode, you can purchase an aviation company to earn passive income. The companies you can acquire depend on your Certifications, Specializations, and aircraft. Once you meet all the requirements, you can hire pilots to complete missions for you, generating passive income.

Once you can do ferrying missions, stick with these to earn 7,000 credits per flight. Do not sell the first freelance plane you get for cheap as the next planes can cost up to 250,000 credits. Earn enough cash, and you can hire more pilots for your company. You will then acquire passive income from their flights.

The Highest-Paying Credit Missions

The most lucrative missions in terms of Credit rewards are Special Missions. These missions appear on the map for a limited time and are much more demanding than regular ones. They simulate real-world challenging tasks, like continental flights, and can take hours to complete. In return, Special Missions offer massive rewards—ranging from hundreds to millions of Credits—accelerating your progression.

Tips for Making More Money in MSFS 2024

If you’re looking to maximize your Credit gain, keep these notes in mind:

Prioritize EXP over Credit

This might sound counterintuitive, but earning more Credits in MSFS 2024 requires a higher account level. So, you must first accumulate enough EXP to unlock better job opportunities and take on riskier roles before opting to farm Credits.

Pay Attention to Flight Briefs

The better you pilot a plane during a mission, the more Credits you earn by the end. It’s a good idea, then, to complete each objective with high proficiency and avoid sloppiness. Otherwise, negative points from the flight moderators and passengers will reduce your earnings.

Turn On All Assistance Features

For smoother flights, don’t shy away from turning on all Assistance features. These options will simplify the take-off, flying, and landing for you, helping you complete missions with higher ranks and eventually earn more Credits.