Bank, wallets & Rupees
Every Rupee you carry is lost when you play the Song of Time. Rupees in the bank stay there forever, so make a habit of depositing before each reset.
The bank
The bank teller stands in South Clock Town.
- Deposit or withdraw any amount at any time; your balance carries over into every cycle.
- Reach a balance of 200 Rupees: Adult Wallet.
- Reach a balance of 5,000 Rupees: Piece of Heart.
Wallets
| Wallet | Holds | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Child's Wallet | 99 | Start |
| Adult Wallet | 200 | Bank, 200 deposited |
| Giant Wallet | 500 | Oceanside Spider House |
Rupee values
| Green | Blue | Red | Purple | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 20 | 50 | 100 | 200 |
Reliable Rupee chests
Chests refill every cycle. These pay the most:
| Chest | Value |
|---|---|
| Bombers' Hideout | Silver (100) |
| East Clock Town gate roof | Silver (100) |
| Stock Pot Inn guest room (needs the Room Key) | Silver (100) |
| Stock Pot Inn staff room | Silver (100) |
| South Clock Town, final day | Purple (50) |
| Doggy Racetrack roof | Purple (50) |
| Pirates' Fortress guard room | Silver (100) |
| Inverted Stone Tower | Silver (100) |
| Secret Shrine: #1, #2, #3, #4 | Silver (100) each |
Other income
- Lottery Shop in West Clock Town: buy a ticket between 06:00 and 18:00; the winning numbers are drawn that evening (until 23:00). A win pays 50 Rupees.
- Doggy Racetrack: with the Mask of Truth you can tell which dog wants to run, which makes bets far safer.
- Cut grass, break pots and defeat enemies for small change.