Cost, Effect and Prerequisites
These figures come from fan wikis, not developer patch notes, and guides disagree on some Market Contracts costs. Check the in-game tooltip before you spend.
- Cost: $2,500, one level only.
- Effect: +10% on dust launch payouts.
- Reported prerequisites: Market Contracts III, Supplier Network II and Region Bounty I.
- Stacks with Market Contracts; one calculator puts the full economy line at about 1.28x payouts.
When Lunar Exchange Pays Back
A 10% bonus only returns $2,500 after you sell about $25,000 worth of dust. Early on, a faster hand tool or vehicle adds more money per hour; see best upgrades and cleaning tools.
Once a factory or JOONAS units keep capsules moving, the bonus applies to every launch and becomes worthwhile. Some guides call the same upgrade Moon Exchange.
Co-op Note
Since patch 1.0.3 the host's Upgrade Matrix is shared with the crew, so one purchase benefits everyone's sales. Agree who buys economy upgrades so money is not split across duplicates. More selling tips are in the money guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lunar Exchange cost?
Fan wikis list $2,500 for its single level.
Does Lunar Exchange speed up cleaning?
No. It only raises launch payouts.
Should I buy it first?
Usually not. Tool and vehicle upgrades pay back faster early; buy Lunar Exchange once sales are steady.
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Sources and Further Reading
- Wikily — Lunar Exchange upgrade cost and effect
- ShowGamer — Lunar Exchange and Market Contracts guide
- DragDrop Games — Moon Sweepers 1.0.3 patch notes (October 24, 2026)