virtualmoney
nounUK /ˈvɜːtʃuəl ˈmʌni/
US /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ˈmʌni/
Virtual money is money that exists only on computers and phones, not as coins or bills.
He bought a new game skin using virtual money instead of real cash.
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2. Money used inside a video game or online world that cannot be spent in real shops.
She saved up virtual money in the game to buy a virtual house.
3. Digital tokens or credits issued by a company or platform for buying its own goods and services.
The app gives you virtual money when you complete daily tasks.
4. A general term for electronic payment methods such as mobile wallets and online transfers.
Many young people prefer virtual money to carrying a wallet full of notes.