What does the money cheat do in The Sims 4?
money cheat
Sets your household funds to exactly the number you type (it adds or takes away the difference). Household funds top out at §9,999,999. Type money 100000 in the cheat console. Type testingcheats true first.
The money command in The Sims 4 changes your household balance to the exact Simoleons amount you choose. You do not need any extra expansion packs, because this command comes with the base game. It works on PC, Mac, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Instead of just adding cash to your current total, this cheat replaces your balance. The game adds or subtracts the difference to reach the number you enter. You can use it to make a family rich or take away their Simoleons.
money 100000Type this in the cheat console (Ctrl + Shift + C)- YesNeeds testingcheats true first (PC and Mac)
- §9,999,999The most a household can have
- Base gamePack
What to type after money
| Part | What it is | Needed |
|---|---|---|
amount | the new total in Simoleons | Yes |
More money cheats
| Cheat | What it does | Pack |
|---|---|---|
freerealestate onengine cheat | Makes every lot free to move into. Type it on the neighborhood map; freerealestate off ends it. More about freerealestate | Base game |
motherlode | Adds §50,000 to your household funds. More about motherlode | Base game |
rosebud | Adds §1,000 to your household funds. Typing kaching runs the same command. Also typed as kaching. More about rosebud | Base game |
households.autopay_bills trueneeds testingcheats | Pays your household's bills automatically when they arrive. Without true or false, it flips the setting. Also typed as bills.autopay_bills. | Base game |
How to enter the money cheat
First, load your household in Live mode and open the cheat console. Press Ctrl + Shift + C on PC, or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac. On PlayStation and Xbox, hold down all four shoulder buttons at the same time.
Type testingcheats true into the text box and press Enter. This step turns on cheats for your session, and the money command requires it. Once cheats are active, type money followed by a space and your desired total, such as money 100000.
Your household funds change right away to match the number you typed. If you enter a number lower than your current balance, the game removes Simoleons. The maximum balance the game allows is 9,999,999 Simoleons.
Why the money cheat fails and how to fix it
If nothing happens when you press Enter, you probably skipped the first step. The money command requires you to run testingcheats true before the game accepts it. On PlayStation and Xbox, this command counts as a cheat, so you must turn cheats on first.
Check that you are in Live mode with an active household loaded. You must also include an amount after the word money, because the number is not optional. Follow the standard format, like money 100000, and make sure you spell the command right.
If your balance stops growing, you may have hit the game limit. Household funds top out at 9,999,999 Simoleons in The Sims 4. Typing a larger number will not push your total past that cap.
Questions
How do you set exact household funds in The Sims 4?
Open the cheat console in Live mode and enter testingcheats true. Then type money followed by the exact number of Simoleons you want, like money 100000.
Does the money cheat add to my current Simoleons?
No, it does not just add to your balance. The command sets your total funds to the exact number you type by adding or taking away the difference.
Can you use the money command to subtract Simoleons?
Yes, you can lower your household funds with this command. Type a number smaller than your current balance, and the game takes away the difference.
What is the maximum Simoleons limit in The Sims 4?
Household funds top out at 9,999,999 Simoleons. You cannot set your balance higher than this limit.
Does the money cheat work on PlayStation and Xbox?
Yes, this base game command works on both PlayStation and Xbox. Open the console by holding all four shoulder buttons, turn cheats on, and enter the command.