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This page is for the questions that appear simple until they affect your team five minutes before a deadline.
Free transfers
- You receive one free transfer each Gameweek after your first deadline.
- Unused transfers can roll.
- The maximum bank is five.
- Extra transfers normally cost -4 points each.
Read: How many free transfers can you bank?
Chips and transfers
| Chip | Main effect | Saved transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Captain | Captain scores x3 | Kept |
| Bench Boost | Bench scores count | Kept |
| Wildcard | Unlimited permanent transfers | Kept |
| Free Hit | Unlimited temporary transfers | Kept |
Read: FPL chips and free transfers
Triple Captain
- Does not use your normal weekly transfer.
- Can be cancelled before the deadline.
- If captain plays zero minutes, the multiplier moves to the vice-captain.
Read: Triple Captain explained
Bench Boost
- All four bench scores count.
- Normal transfer rules continue.
- Can be cancelled before the deadline.
Read: Bench Boost explained
Wildcard
- Unlimited permanent transfers.
- Saved transfers are preserved.
- Existing Gameweek transfer hits are removed when active.
- Once active, it cannot be reversed.
Read: Wildcard explained
Free Hit
- Unlimited transfers for one Gameweek.
- Previous squad returns afterwards.
- Saved transfers are preserved.
- Cannot be cancelled after confirmation.
- Cannot be used in consecutive Gameweeks.
Read: Free Hit explained
Captain and vice-captain
If your captain plays zero minutes, the vice-captain receives the multiplier.
A cameo means the captain keeps it.
Read: What happens if your captain does not play?
Can you use two chips together?
No. Only one chip can be active in a Gameweek.
Can you undo a transfer?
A confirmed normal transfer cannot be reversed.
Read: Can you undo an FPL transfer?
Why am I missing a free transfer?
A previous Wildcard or Free Hit is the most common explanation.
Read: Why am I missing a free transfer?
Sources
OneFPL analysis. Original reporting: Admin import. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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