Money not increasing when turning in bounties in RDR

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

Question: When I complete bounties in certain areas my money does not increase. Why does this happen?

Answer: The game is designed to not give you money for bounties if you have a  bounty on your own head. Instead, it reduces your own bounty.  If you have committed crimes and your bounty is large enough, this can result in not receiving any money for the bounty; however, your own bounty will be partially paid off.