In the chaotic world of Borderlands, the hunt for rare and powerful loot is a constant thrill. For Borderlands 4, the tradition continues with Shift codes – your direct pipeline to instant, high-caliber upgrades and exclusive cosmetics. These special codes, when redeemed, grant you Golden Keys that unlock unique Golden Chests across Kairos’s various safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. Each key promises a treasure trove of rare gear or stylish new looks for your Vault Hunter. We’re meticulously tracking all active Shift codes and the games they’re for, so make sure to check back regularly for the latest updates to supercharge your arsenal!
Active Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
Below you’ll find the currently available Shift codes. Remember to redeem them quickly as most have expiration dates!
- TZR3T-JZJKJ-WXJTC-T33TB-RFCFR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21, 2025]
- 3S6TT-CZJWT-WXJT5-3B3BJ-JS3JZ (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21, 2025]
- J96BJ-RZJWB-C6TJC-BBJJJ-5B5W9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 21, 2025]
- JS63J-JSCWJ-CFTBW-3TJ3J-WJS5R (Break Free cosmetics pack and Legendary Ripper shield)
- BZ6JJ-CB6CT-WXJJW-3TT3B-56FZ5 (Vex Mass Market Appeal skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- TZXT3-XJXCB-CXBJW-BTTJT-9SK6B (Rafa Savings Savior skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- JZ6BJ-SBR5J-WF3BK-BT3BB-TX9HB (Amon Cult Classic Skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
- J96JT-BCXKT-C6JJ5-JTJBB-BZTXJ (Harlowe Maliwannabee Skin) [Expires December 31, 2030]
How to Get a Golden Key via Discord (Promotion Expired)
Please note: This promotion officially ended on September 26, 2025. Previously, players could earn a Golden Key by linking their PlayStation Network and Discord accounts and playing Borderlands 4 for just 15 minutes. If you missed out, here were the simple steps:
- Open the Discord app
- Navigate to User Settings
- Go to Connections
- Select the PlayStation icon
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account
After linking and playing for 15 minutes, a free Golden Key would be yours to claim.
Previously Available (Expired) Shift Codes
These codes are no longer active and cannot be redeemed:
- B9XT3-HX6TT-W6BBW-TTJT3-JTFKX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16, 2025]
- 39RTT-3ZR3T-5FJBK-3J3J3-C5CRT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16, 2025]
- 3SR3J-CS63T-CFB3K-J3JTT-RZ5JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18, 2025]
- 3SRBB-X9RBJ-CRTBW-3BBB3-KJFW6 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18, 2025]
- 39RTJ-3JZTJ-C6T35-JBTT3-5TFCC (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 20, 2025]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 20, 2025]
- 3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21, 2025]
- BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21, 2025]
- 3H63J-Z3S3J-KR3BK-BTJ33-ZWKTK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22, 2025]
- TSR3B-J5S3T-KRBJW-BTTBJ-JRCXX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22, 2025]
- BHRBJ-ZWHT3-W6JBK-BT3BB-CW3ZK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 26, 2025]
- JSX3J-B6SBJ-CXTBC-B3T3B-BZZZT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 26, 2025]
- BHFJ3-WXHBB-W63JK-B33B3-5HX95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 26, 2025]
- J9XBB-KK9T3-CRTBW-BBT3T-KTBTW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25, 2025]
- JHFTJ-R5HBT-KF3TK-TBJT3-JJTHH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25, 2025]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29, 2025]
- JZRTJ-SR9BB-W6T35-BJBTT-36FZR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29, 2025]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29, 2025]
- T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1, 2025]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 30, 2025]
- WHWJB-XH3SX-39CZW-H3BBB-BTF55 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1, 2025]
- TZFT3-K9Z33-5FT3W-BJ33T-WZ5X5 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- 3HXTT-JBJCT-CR33W-JJTJJ-BCR5W (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- TH6BJ-WJTC3-W6B3C-3TTBT-5HTTH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- J9RT3-RBJ5T-WRTBK-JB3J3-5TB3R (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- 3S6TT-RSHJ3-WFJ3K-BBJB3-W5ZKS (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- BH6TJ-Z993B-5RJBK-JT3B3-RXT3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3, 2025]
- T9XTB-93BC3-56T35-TBBJT-KF5TW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5, 2025]
- TZRBJ-3KTWT-KX3BC-TT3TB-B9ZSK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5, 2025]
- 3HR33-KWBKT-KRJ3W-JBBTJ-FSTC3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5, 2025]
- TZ6TT-FKBKB-W6T35-BTTB3-636SR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12, 2025]
- JH63B-S5TK3-KFJJC-BBB3T-5KR63 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12, 2025]
- T963J-TRBKB-56JBW-3BJBJ-ZZ3JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12, 2025]
- BHXBB-W6BCB-WXJ3W-B3BTT-FTW3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14, 2025]
- BZX3B-6RTWB-5FTBW-TBT3B-3XZCT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14, 2025]
- J9FB3-9XTW3-56JJK-TBBTJ-TF9X3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14, 2025]
- WZK3B-SHTHF-JZ59K-SBT3B-TWHXT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 18, 2025]
Locating Borderlands 4 Golden Chests
Unlike previous Borderlands titles that featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 ups the ante with four distinct Golden Chest locations! These coveted chests are strategically placed within Kairos’s main safehouses: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll encounter the first one early in your adventure, with the others becoming accessible as you progress through the thrilling campaign.
What Exactly Are Shift Codes?
Shift codes are a long-standing reward system in the Borderlands universe, dating back to Borderlands 2. These 25-character codes are primarily used to grant players Golden Keys, which, in turn, unlock special treasure chests filled with powerful loot. Beyond gear, Shift codes can also provide exclusive cosmetics to customize your Vault Hunter. It’s crucial to remember that these codes have expiration dates, often lasting anywhere from 48 hours to a week, and are usually released through official game channels and affiliated social media.
How to Redeem Your Shift Codes
Redeeming your Shift codes is a straightforward process. First, you’ll need a Shift account, which you can easily create on the Gearbox website. Once registered, you can activate your codes either directly on the Gearbox site or through Borderlands 4’s in-game Social menu. Since most Shift codes have expiration dates, it’s always best to redeem them as soon as you get them. After redemption, you can save your Golden Keys for later or use them immediately to score some new gear.
Here’s a crucial tip for maximizing your loot: the rewards from Golden Chests scale to your current level. This means using a Golden Key early in the game will likely yield low-level weapons. It’s often wiser to hold onto your Golden Keys until you reach a higher level, ensuring you get powerful, long-term usable gear.