ESO Trade Bars Guide: How to Earn & Spend

Trade Bars are The Elder Scrolls Online's primary gameplay currency for acquiring classic collectibles, cosmetics, and event rewards. Introduced in March 2026 (Update 49), Trade Bars replaced Event Tickets and offer significantly more earning opportunities with no accumulation cap!  

Quick Facts

ESO Trade Bars are a permanent, account-wide in-game currency in ESO used to purchase collectibles, cosmetics and consumables from the Gold Coast Bazaar and Event Merchants.

Trade Bars replace Event Tickets entirely as of Update 49 and are earned exclusively through gameplay. They cannot be purchased with Crowns.

There are multiple ways to earn Trade Bars, with significantly higher total availability than the old Event Ticket system ever had!

1. Tamriel Tomes (Primary Source)

The Tamriel Tome is the most consistent and reliable source of Trade Bars.

2. In-Game Events

All events (like the Anniversary Jubilee, Jester’s Festival and Whitestrake’s Mayhem) now award Trade Bars instead of tickets. Trade Bars fully replace Event Tickets for all events.

3. PvP Veterancy Track

Players can also earn Trade Bars through PvP progression.

With the launch of Update 49 on 9 March 2026, Event Tickets are officially retired and automatically converted into Trade Bars.

Conversion Rate

Notes

Trade Bars are spent in the Gold Coast Bazaar, a dedicated store section within the Crown Store UI and on Event Merchants.

1. Gold Coast Bazaar

The Bazaar focuses on returning and evergreen rewards that were previously limited to events, promotions, or special campaigns.

Related: Gold Coast Bazaar Page

2. Event Merchants

The Impresario & Philius Dormier, Event Merchant’s Assistant

The Impresario is only present during active in-game events. She is the primary source for new event rewards and Morphing Collectibles.

Philius is the "catch-up" specialist. He stays by the Event Exchange tent even when the Impresario is away.

Related: The Impresario Guide & ESO Impresario + Assistant Event Merchant Wares

Nenulaure (The Indrik Vendor)

The Indrik Vendor is a specialized event merchant selling unique Indrik mounts. 

Related: Indrik Vendor Guide & Indrik Vendor Wares

Trade Bars can be used to acquire a wide range of items from Event Merchants and the Bazaar, including:

Some rewards that you can buy from the Gold Coast Bazaar with Trade Bars were previously exclusive to:

ESO's systems use two currencies that work together but serve different purposes. Here's what you need to know:

Simple Explanation:

Think of it this way: Tome Points unlock rewards → Trade Bars are one of those rewards