How to open an account and launder cash
- Go to the Looty Bay Bank as a CivilianEnter the city without a mask and open an account at the Looty Bay Bank.
- Get a base with a Laundering DeskRent a plot in an owned settlement. Laundering happens at the Laundering Desk at your base.
- Load dirty cash into the deskRun your cash through the Laundering Desk. It takes time. The Nov 4 patch massively raised how much cash the desk can hold.
- Spend or withdrawLaundered money sits in your bank account, safe from theft until the wipe. Withdraw at any ATM.
Sources: Official Patch Official
Why laundering matters
| Where your money is | Can it be stolen? | Survives the wipe? |
|---|---|---|
| Cash on you or on a counter | Yes, stolen or confiscated | No |
| Cash stored at Lenny’s | Kefir doesn’t say | No |
| Laundered money in the bank | No, safe from theft | No: converted to jail time |
Sources: Official Official Official Official
Banked money also unlocks things: Official Official
- Clans. Founding a clan requires laundered funds in your bank account.
- Bribes. With money in the bank, you can offer a cop a bribe to keep everything in your bag.
- Comebacks. Even if raiders hit your base, laundered cash stays safe. Kefir calls this the main comeback mechanic. Dev post
The Laundering Desk
The desk sits at your base and turns dirty cash into banked money over time. Official The Nov 4 patch “massively increased” how much cash it can hold. Patch Where you live changes the speed and cost:
- Settlement owners tax the laundered money of everyone living in their settlement. Dev post Official
- District-owning clans get a laundering-speed boost that grows with the district’s level. Dev post
- The Shadow Governor’s clan gets prime laundering rates. Dev post
Players report that Lenny will launder for a cut if you don’t have a desk yet. This is unconfirmed by Kefir. Players
ATMs and withdrawals
You can withdraw banked money at any ATM. Official Keep in mind that cash in your hands is stealable again the moment you take it out. Official ATMs are also robbery targets: Kefir mentions ATMs being restocked with fresh cash as one of Looty Bay’s live events. Dev post
What happens to your bank at the wipe
Every seven days the Federal Raid wipes plots, bases, weapons and cash, banked money included, and converts them into jail time and authority. Official The richer you are when the wipe hits, the longer your prison sentence. Dev post Details on the wipe page.
Questions players ask
How do I open a bank account in ROB RUN?
Go to the Looty Bay Bank as a Civilian, meaning without a mask, and open an account there. You need the account before laundered money can be kept safe.
How do I deposit money into the bank?
Kefir’s help center describes one route: run your cash through the Laundering Desk at your base. Laundering takes time, and the result is banked money that can’t be stolen before the wipe. You can withdraw at any ATM.
Can my money be stolen in ROB RUN?
Cash can be stolen or confiscated. Money in the bank is safe from theft until the next wipe, but the weekly wipe still removes it.
Why launder money at all?
Laundered cash is safe from thieves, you need laundered funds to found a clan, and you need money in the bank to offer a cop a bribe.
Can I launder without a base?
The official route uses the Laundering Desk at your base. Players report that Lenny can launder cash for a cut, but Kefir hasn’t documented this.
Evidence locker
Every tag on this page links to one of these. Official = Kefir help center or Steam store. Dev post = Kefir's Steam announcements and pinned posts. Patch = patch notes. Players = forum reports Kefir hasn't confirmed.
- Official How do I open a bank account and why launder money? Kefir help center ·
- Patch First Changes & Server Schedule Steam announcement ·
- Official How do I rent a plot for my base? Kefir help center ·
- Official Can my money be stolen? Kefir help center ·
- Official Where should I stash stolen loot? Kefir help center ·
- Official What is the Federal Raid (Wipe)? Kefir help center ·
- Official How do I join or create a clan? Kefir help center ·
- Official Why pay a bribe? Kefir help center ·
- Dev post Frequently Asked Questions Steam announcement ·
- Dev post ROB RUN's Power Pyramid Steam announcement ·
- Official How do I become a settlement owner and earn income? Kefir help center ·
- Players Community FAQ (robrun.info, fan site) robrun.info ·
- Dev post Gameplay Overview Steam announcement ·
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