In the chaotic world of Borderlands, the hunt for rare loot is endless! For Borderlands 4, you can once again power up your Vault Hunter instantly by using special Shift codes. These codes grant you Golden Keys, which unlock exclusive Golden Chests scattered across Kairos in locations like Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. Each Golden Key opens a treasure trove of powerful gear or unique cosmetics for your character. We’re constantly updating this list with the latest active Shift codes, so make sure to check back frequently!
Active Borderlands 4 Shift Codes
- TZR3T-JZJKJ-WXJTC-T33TB-RFCFR (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 21]
- 3S6TT-CZJWT-WXJT5-3B3BJ-JS3JZ (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 21]
- J96BJ-RZJWB-C6TJC-BBJJJ-5B5W9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 21]
- 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]
Discord Quest: Earn a Free Golden Key!
Did you know you can snag an extra Golden Key just by linking your PlayStation Network to your Discord account and playing Borderlands 4 for 15 minutes? It’s a quick and simple way to boost your inventory!
Here’s how to link your accounts:
- Open the Discord app.
- Navigate to User Settings.
- Select ‘Connections’.
- Choose the PlayStation icon.
- Sign in to your PlayStation Network account.
After following these steps, dive into Borderlands 4, play for just 15 minutes, and claim your free Golden Key!
(Heads up: This promotion expires on September 26th, so don’t miss out!)
Expired Shift Codes
These Shift codes are no longer active, but we’ve kept them here for reference:
- B9XT3-HX6TT-W6BBW-TTJT3-JTFKX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16]
- 39RTT-3ZR3T-5FJBK-3J3J3-C5CRT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 16]
- 3SR3J-CS63T-CFB3K-J3JTT-RZ5JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18]
- 3SRBB-X9RBJ-CRTBW-3BBB3-KJFW6 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 18]
- 39RTJ-3JZTJ-C6T35-JBTT3-5TFCC (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 20]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 20]
- 3ZXJB-53STT-56T3W-B3TT3-HTS95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21]
- BSRT3-FTZBJ-K6BTW-JB3T3-WXT99 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 21]
- 3H63J-Z3S3J-KR3BK-BTJ33-ZWKTK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22]
- TSR3B-J5S3T-KRBJW-BTTBJ-JRCXX (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 22]
- BHRBJ-ZWHT3-W6JBK-BT3BB-CW3ZK (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 26]
- JSX3J-B6SBJ-CXTBC-B3T3B-BZZZT (1 x Golden Key) [Expires September 26]
- BHFJ3-WXHBB-W63JK-B33B3-5HX95 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 26]
- J9XBB-KK9T3-CRTBW-BBT3T-KTBTW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25]
- JHFTJ-R5HBT-KF3TK-TBJT3-JJTHH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 25]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- JZRTJ-SR9BB-W6T35-BJBTT-36FZR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- JH6BB-6RST3-5FB35-JT3BB-R3WCB (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 29]
- T9RJB-BFKRR-3RBTW-B33TB-KCZB9 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1]
- THRBT-WW6CB-56TB5-3B3BJ-XBW3X (1 x Golden Key) [Expired September 30]
- WHWJB-XH3SX-39CZW-H3BBB-BTF55 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 1]
- TZFT3-K9Z33-5FT3W-BJ33T-WZ5X5 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- 3HXTT-JBJCT-CR33W-JJTJJ-BCR5W (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- TH6BJ-WJTC3-W6B3C-3TTBT-5HTTH (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- J9RT3-RBJ5T-WRTBK-JB3J3-5TB3R (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- 3S6TT-RSHJ3-WFJ3K-BBJB3-W5ZKS (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- BH6TJ-Z993B-5RJBK-JT3B3-RXT3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 3]
- T9XTB-93BC3-56T35-TBBJT-KF5TW (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
- TZRBJ-3KTWT-KX3BC-TT3TB-B9ZSK (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
- 3HR33-KWBKT-KRJ3W-JBBTJ-FSTC3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 5]
- TZ6TT-FKBKB-W6T35-BTTB3-636SR (1 x Golden Key) [Expires October 12]
- JH63B-S5TK3-KFJJC-BBB3T-5KR63 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12]
- T963J-TRBKB-56JBW-3BJBJ-ZZ3JR (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 12]
- BHXBB-W6BCB-WXJ3W-B3BTT-FTW3Z (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- BZX3B-6RTWB-5FTBW-TBT3B-3XZCT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- J9FB3-9XTW3-56JJK-TBBTJ-TF9X3 (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 14]
- WZK3B-SHTHF-JZ59K-SBT3B-TWHXT (1 x Golden Key) [Expired October 18]
Where to Find Borderlands 4 Golden Chests
Unlike previous Borderlands titles that featured a single Golden Chest, Borderlands 4 ups the ante with four Golden Chests! These highly sought-after chests are cleverly placed within the main safehouses of Kairos: Belton’s Bore, The Launchpad, Carcadia, and The Lockaway. You’ll stumble upon the first one quite early in your adventure, with the others becoming accessible as you progress through the main 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 alphanumeric codes primarily grant players Golden Keys, which are essential for opening special in-game treasure chests. However, Shift codes can also unlock exclusive cosmetic items for your Vault Hunter, allowing for personalized customization. It’s crucial to remember that these codes aren’t permanent; they typically have expiration dates, usually lasting anywhere from 48 hours to a week. You’ll often find them released through official social media channels and partners, so keep an eye out!
How to Redeem Your Shift Codes
Getting your hands on these awesome rewards is straightforward! First, you’ll need a Shift account. Head over to the Gearbox website to create one—it’s quick and easy. Once your account is set up, you can redeem your Shift codes directly on the website or through the in-game Social menu in Borderlands 4. Remember, these codes often have expiry dates, so it’s always best to redeem them as soon as you get them.
Once redeemed, you can choose to save your Golden Keys for later or use them immediately to snatch some fresh gear. Keep in mind that the loot you get from Golden Chests scales with your current character level. So, if you’re aiming for powerful, long-term weapons, you might want to hold onto your Golden Keys until you’ve progressed further into the game. Using them too early might net you lower-level guns that you’ll quickly outgrow.
Looking for more Borderlands 4 insights? Explore how Gearbox is keeping the loot-and-shoot action going post-launch, discover how to snag a free gun skin, or dive deep into all the unique Vault Hunters available in the game!