Real Looking Banking for ESX - Immersive Financial System
Transform your FiveM server's economy with Real Looking Banking, a comprehensive ESX banking script that brings authentic financial management to roleplay servers. This isn't just another basic ATM script—it's a complete banking ecosystem featuring multiple account types, physical debit cards, player-to-player transfers, card theft mechanics, and a sleek, realistic UI that mirrors modern online banking systems. Perfect for serious roleplay servers where economic gameplay matters and financial crimes create compelling storylines.
What's Included
This premium banking system delivers multiple account types (checking, savings, business accounts), physical debit/credit card items that exist in player inventory, secure deposit and withdrawal systems at banks and ATMs, player-to-player money transfers with transaction history, account management settings for customizing banking preferences, card theft mechanics allowing criminals to steal and use other players' cards, and a polished modern UI that looks like a real banking app rather than a generic game menu.
Key Features
- Multiple Bank Accounts - Players can open checking accounts, savings accounts, or business accounts with different features and limits
- Physical Debit/Credit Cards - Cards exist as items in inventory—players must possess their card to access certain banking functions
- Deposit/Withdraw System - Full cash-to-bank and bank-to-cash functionality at ATMs and bank teller locations
- Player-to-Player Transfers - Send money to other players' accounts using account numbers or player IDs
- Card Theft Mechanics - Steal other players' debit cards through robbery and access their accounts (with configurable security measures)
- Transaction History - Complete logs of deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and purchases for financial tracking
- Account Options - Customize withdrawal limits, transfer permissions, card PINs, and security settings
- Realistic UI Design - Modern banking interface that looks professional and immersive rather than game-like
Perfect For
- Serious roleplay servers where economy and financial crimes are central gameplay elements
- Criminal RP communities needing sophisticated robbery and fraud mechanics
- Business-focused servers with player-owned companies requiring business banking
- Whitelist servers with mature communities that appreciate detailed economic systems
- Servers wanting to replace basic ESX banking with more immersive alternatives
How Banking Works
Players visit bank locations or ATMs to open accounts and receive their physical debit card item. Using the card, they access the banking interface to deposit cash, withdraw funds, or transfer money to other players. Cards can be lost, stolen, or traded—meaning criminals who rob players can obtain their debit cards and access their accounts (subject to PIN/security settings you configure). Business owners open commercial accounts with higher limits for managing employee payroll and business expenses. Transaction logs create audit trails for investigating fraud, embezzlement, or money laundering in roleplay scenarios.
Technical Details
- Framework: ESX-specific (integrates with ESX economy, inventory, and job systems)
- Database: MySQL storage for accounts, cards, and transaction history
- UI Framework: Modern HTML/CSS/JS interface optimized for performance
- Card System: Physical items in ESX inventory—can be dropped, traded, or stolen
- Security: Optional PIN codes, withdrawal limits, and fraud detection
- Performance: Optimized queries ensure smooth operation even with 1000+ active accounts
Installation & Setup
- Download Real Looking Banking and extract to your ESX resources folder
- Import the included SQL file to create banking database tables
- Configure bank locations, ATM positions, and account settings in config.lua
- Add debit card item to your ESX items database with appropriate settings
- Set up account type limits (max balance, daily withdrawal limits, transfer fees)
- Configure card theft mechanics and security options (PIN required, theft cooldowns)
- Add resource to server.cfg and restart to enable banking system
- Test account creation, transfers, and card theft to verify functionality
Framework Compatibility
- ✅ ESX Legacy - Fully compatible with ESX Legacy (1.10.x+)
- ✅ ESX 1.9.x - Works with older ESX versions
- ✅ ESX Inventory Systems - Compatible with ox_inventory, qs-inventory, and standard ESX inventory
- ❌ QBCore - Not compatible (designed specifically for ESX economy)
What Makes It Stand Out
While most FiveM banking scripts are basic ATM interfaces, Real Looking Banking recreates the complexity and functionality of actual financial systems. The physical card mechanic creates tangible value—losing your debit card in a robbery means the criminal can access your money, forcing players to manage security like they would in real life. Multiple account types enable sophisticated economic roleplay: business owners separating personal and company finances, savings accounts for long-term goals, checking accounts for daily transactions. The transaction history isn't just eye candy—it's functional evidence for police investigating financial crimes, accountants auditing businesses, or players tracking their spending habits. The UI design elevates immersion with a professional banking app aesthetic that fits modern RP settings.
Account Types & Features
- Checking Accounts - Standard personal accounts for daily transactions, unlimited transfers, debit card access
- Savings Accounts - Higher security, potential interest earnings (if configured), limited withdrawals to encourage saving
- Business Accounts - Higher balance limits, multiple authorized users, employee payroll integration, transaction logs for auditing
- Joint Accounts - Optional shared accounts for couples, business partners, or gang leadership
Criminal Gameplay Features
The card theft system creates unique criminal roleplay opportunities. Muggers who rob someone can steal their wallet, including their debit card. With the physical card, they can attempt ATM withdrawals (subject to daily limits you set). Players can configure PIN security, forcing criminals to coerce victims into revealing codes. Police can investigate fraudulent transactions, tracking stolen card usage to catch suspects. Banks can freeze compromised accounts after theft reports. Money laundering becomes possible through complex transfer chains between accounts.
Account Management Options
- Set Withdrawal Limits - Configure daily ATM withdrawal caps to prevent complete account draining
- Transfer Permissions - Allow/block transfers to certain accounts or require two-factor approval
- PIN Protection - Require PIN codes for transactions, with lockout after failed attempts
- Linked Cards - Issue multiple cards per account for business accounts with employee access
- Account Statements - Generate monthly reports of all account activity for record-keeping
- Freeze/Unfreeze - Lock accounts suspected of fraud or theft until investigation completes
Roleplay Applications
- Financial Crimes - Bank fraud, card theft, money laundering, embezzlement investigations
- Business Management - Payroll processing, vendor payments, profit distribution to shareholders
- Personal Finance RP - Budgeting, saving for major purchases, managing debt repayment
- Police Investigations - Forensic accounting, tracking illegal transaction patterns
- Loan Systems - Players can transfer loans to others with agreed repayment schedules
- Economic Events - Server-wide financial crises, bank runs, interest rate changes
Integration Possibilities
Real Looking Banking integrates seamlessly with other ESX economy scripts. Connect it to business systems so revenue automatically deposits to business accounts. Link to housing scripts for automatic mortgage payments. Integrate with job systems for direct deposit paychecks. Combine with loan scripts for bank financing. Use with society systems for gang/organization banking. The transaction history API allows other resources to query banking data for economic dashboards and admin tools.
Requirements
- ESX Legacy or ESX 1.9.x framework
- MySQL database for account and transaction storage
- ESX-compatible inventory system (ox_inventory, qs-inventory, or standard)
- Basic understanding of ESX item configuration
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