GTA 5 Online 2025: Easy Solo Money Glitch Guide

If you’re playing GTA 5 Online in 2025 and looking for a reliable, solo-friendly method to make some quick in-game cash, there’s a newly resurfaced money glitch that’s both simple and repeatable. Based on my own experience testing it thoroughly, this glitch allows you to claim a $250,000 bonus repeatedly with minimal effort—no need for friends or complicated setups.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to do it step-by-step. This method is structured for people-first content, with clear instructions and a focus on safety and reliability.

What Is This Glitch?

This GTA 5 money glitch takes advantage of a system workaround using playlists and mission sequences. Essentially, it tricks the game into granting a bonus it normally reserves for new players completing a specific mission path. You’ll need to rotate through new characters, but the process is easy once you get the hang of it.

What You’ll Need

1. A custom playlist with:
   • "Shock and Awe" mission
   • Two recently played contact missions (Simeon or Gerald work fine)
2. A second character (or new character) who has never started the Avenger missions or the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid.
3. Access to Invite-Only Sessions.
4. A bit of patience for setup and character cycling.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Playlist

• Make sure you’ve played through the Avenger missions on one character and unlocked "Shock and Awe".
• Create a playlist by going to:
  • Pause Menu > Online > Playlists > Create > Add Recently Played Job
• Add "Shock and Awe" and two contact missions.
• Save the playlist.

Step 2: Switch to a New Character

• Log in to a second character or create a new one.
• Important: This character must have never started Avenger missions or Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid.
• Head to the location of Vincent to start the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid (just walk into the yellow marker and wait).

Step 3: Launch the Playlist

• While standing at the raid marker, press pause:
  • Go to Online > Playlists > My Playlists or Bookmarked Playlists
  • Start your custom playlist
• You’ll go through a loading sequence (3 “clicks” to the clouds).
• On the third click, press Right on the D-Pad.

Step 4: Check for “Slush Fund (Charlie)”

• If successful, the game will launch a mission titled “Slush Fund” (Charlie).
• Confirm the settings and start the mission.
• The screen should show “Part 1 of 2” and your character will be wearing a military outfit.
• Watch the cutscene (cannot be skipped).
• When inside the mission, check your phone—it should say you’re doing "Shock and Awe".

Step 5: Complete the Mission

• Finish the Shock and Awe mission (it’s not hard if you’ve done it before).
• Once done, press Circle/B to exit back to Free Mode.

Step 6: Collect Your $250,000 Bonus

• Wait for a phone call from Charlie.
• You’ll receive $250,000 as a bonus.

Repeat the Glitch

1. Deposit the bonus money into your in-game bank.
2. Force a save by putting on a helmet (wait for the orange save circle).
3. Delete this character.
4. Create a new one and repeat the steps.

Personal Experience & Tips

I’ve used this method multiple times across different sessions, and each time the $250K bonus came through without fail. The most tedious part is waiting for the cutscene, but otherwise, it’s smooth sailing. I strongly recommend using this glitch only on secondary characters, as deleting your main one would be a painful mistake.

One pro tip: Always double-check the mission title before continuing. If you don’t see “Shock and Awe” on your phone or the “Slush Fund (Charlie)” title at launch, back out and try again.

This solo money glitch in GTA 5 Online is a great trick for 2025 players looking to build their bank without risking bans or needing friends to join. While it may not be a million-dollar payout per run, stacking up $250K repeatedly adds up quickly.

Just remember to use a throwaway character and follow the steps precisely. It’s a time-tested method that works, and from my hands-on experience, it’s one of the easiest money glitches in the game right now.