What is the concern
A lot of Mobile Legends players worry: will buying diamonds through a third-party service like Codashop or Marix get my account banned? It's a fair question — Moonton has strict rules, and nobody wants to lose a years-old account.
The short answer: no, you will not get banned for using legitimate top-up platforms. But the longer answer is worth understanding, because there are real risks — they're just not where most people think.
What actually gets you banned in Mobile Legends
Moonton bans accounts for specific violations:
Cheating and modified clients. Using third-party software to gain an unfair advantage — wall hacks, speed hacks, auto-aim — is the most common and clear-cut ban trigger.
Exploiting bugs. Intentionally abusing game mechanics to obtain rewards you're not supposed to earn.
Chargebacks and fraudulent transactions. Buying diamonds and then disputing the charge with your bank is a direct ToS violation. Moonton will claw back the diamonds and ban the account.
Account selling and boosting. Trading accounts or intentionally losing games for payment.
Unauthorized account access. Using someone else's account without permission, or having someone else play on yours.
What does NOT get you banned
Buying diamonds through authorized third-party platforms. Services like Codashop and Marix use official Moonton top-up gateways. This is a permitted distribution channel — analogous to a retailer selling game cards. Moonton receives payment through the proper channel and credits the diamonds.
Regional top-ups via vouchers. Purchasing a top-up voucher from a different region using a legitimate platform is not a violation of MLBB's terms of service.
Using a verified marketplace. If the seller operates through official APIs without fraudulent methods, the transaction looks identical to a direct purchase from Moonton's perspective.
Where the real danger lies
Bans do happen after third-party purchases — but not because of the third-party nature itself. They happen because of bad actors:
- Sellers using stolen cards. The legitimate owner disputes the charge, the bank reverses it, and Moonton removes the diamonds and bans the account that received them.
- "Free diamonds" scams. Fake sites that ask for your login credentials and then sell or compromise your account.
- Account sellers posing as diamond sellers. Some bad actors offer "deals" that involve accessing your account directly.
The ban risk comes from the fraud in the transaction — not from buying outside the official app store.
How to identify a safe top-up service
Markers of a legitimate platform:
- Operates publicly with visible contact information
- Has verified buyer reviews
- Only asks for your Player ID and server — never your password
- Offers support if delivery fails
- Has a track record of successful transactions
FAQ
Does Marix use official Moonton channels? Yes. Marix is a legitimate digital goods marketplace. Top-ups go through verified payment gateways without any fraudulent methods.
What if I get banned after buying from a legitimate platform? Contact Moonton support with proof of the legitimate transaction. Erroneous bans can be appealed, and a clean transaction history makes a strong case.
Should I ever give my password to a top-up service? Absolutely not. Any legitimate top-up service only needs your Player ID. If a site asks for your password, it's a scam — leave immediately.
Buy diamonds where it's actually safe. Buy MLBB Diamonds safely on Marix — only your UID needed, no passwords, verified transactions every time.