GTA V: Here’s What a Fencing Fee Is

The Grand Theft Auto saga has brought a flood of new content for avid gamers to enjoy over the years, particularly when it comes to GTA Online – Rockstar Games’ most coveted gaming title to date. One of the more recent updates introduced the Cayo Perico Heist, which features a range of challenges for players. But, quite a few fans are still curious to know what a fencing fee is, and why they’re required to pay it each time.

What Are Fencing Fees in GTA 5?

Generally speaking, fencing fees refer to any payments made for “fencing,” a term used to describe selling any illegal goods. Such items can include any substances that cannot be sold legally or stolen valuables such as statues, jewelry, artwork, and much more.

In GTA 5 Online, players must pay fencing fees for the same reason. Fencing fees are necessary whenever the player grabs an item belonging to the above categories – these items can include things like gold, art pieces, illegal substances, or cash.

Players cannot simply head out from their heist and sell all the collected items independently. In these cases, they will automatically need to pay someone to do the work for them. Considering that selling illegal items and valuables without getting caught demands experience, skill, and connections, it’s really no surprise that almost every GTA 5 player will need to pay for these items to be fenced by an expert.

Fencing Fees in the Cayo Perico Heist

The Cayo Perico heist brought a range of new challenges for avid GTA 5 fans, including the opportunity to make some insane profits and some unique new tasks. Players have to get through numerous barriers to complete the heist, which is available in a variety of difficulty levels, including hacking fingerprint scanners as well as preparing appropriate weapons, gear, and getaway cars.

Once players are finally done with the mission, a variety of payments will need to be made, including the fencing fee and Pavel’s cut – which will ultimately decrease the player’s overall take. It’s essentially impossible to walk away with the “potential” maximum take when including such fees, even after grabbing every last valuable item during the heist, as the fees will usually stack up to anywhere in the hundreds of thousands.

Cayo Perico Heist Profitability

It’s believed the theoretical maximum loot that players could grab on the island would amount to over $7,119,000. However, even when taking on the Cayo Perico heist in a group, the 4-player carry limit means the maximum payout would be significantly lower.

Players can steal an additional $50,000 to $99,000 from the safe in El Rubio’s office inside the compound, which does not take up any space inside the loot bag. Since it won’t impact loot capacity, this can be an amazing way to get some extra cash and make the Cayo Perico heist even more profitable.

The value of the Primary Targets will range between $900,000 and $2,090,000. But, unlike other factors that depend on the number of players, this value is based on the difficulty level – whether Normal or Hard Mode, as seen below.

Below is an overview of how much players can expect to make from the Cayo Perico heist in different scenarios. These stats include the minimum and maximum potential take for GTA Online players.

The expected profits from the Cayo Perico heist will vary depending on numerous factors, in addition to the level of difficulty. Generally speaking, players usually have a smoother and more enjoyable experience when doing the Cayo Perico heist in a group.

After all, playing GTA 5 missions with others is far more enjoyable, and there is a special once-off $100,000 reward for completing the heist with four players and receiving the “Teamwork” award. Since the leader will always get more than the other players, hosting and playing this mission with friends may be a great idea for fun and amazing rewards.

Still, it’s possible to make over $2,300,000 by doing this heist alone. There’s no harm in taking on the Cayo Perico heist solo if you’re up for the challenge – there’s also a special once-off $100,00 reward for completing the heist with only one player and receiving the “Going Alone” award.

How Much Are Fencing Fees in GTA 5?

The fencing fees for the Cayo Perico heist in GTA 5 work on a percentage basis, meaning no player will make the same amount of money from the heist or pay the same fencing fee each time. Players can expect to pay a 10% fee for fencing any stolen or illegal items taken during the Cayo Perico heist in GTA 5 Online, comprising both the primary and secondary take.

Below is an overview of how much fees players can expect to pay after the Cayo Perico heist, including varying fencing fees and Pavel’s cut and setup fees.

Using the above charts, players can get an estimate of how much money they’ll need to spend on fencing fees versus their take based on the anticipated heist and the number of players. While quite a few players were disappointed to find that the fencing fees are so high, it’s still possible to walk away with millions – definitely worth the time and effort.

That’s everything there is to know about fencing fees in GTA 5 Online, with images and stats thanks to the GTA Wiki. Although many fans have been surprised to see how much the fencing fee can add up, players can still walk away with millions by planning their solo or group Cayo Perico heists in advance.

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