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Home/ GTA Online / Heists/ The Pacific Standard Job
Real GTA Online screenshot showing The Pacific Standard Job
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March 10, 2015 · 4 players

The Pacific Standard Job

Hit the biggest bank in the original lineup, then carry the take through a pursuit where damage directly eats into the cash.

Rockstar launch announcement Real screenshot via GTA Base
LaunchedMarch 10, 2015
Players4 players
Host fromHigh-End Apartment
SetupGTA$25,000
Cooldown48 minutes with a crew

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

Up to GTA$1,500,000 normal / GTA$1,875,000 hard repeat; first weekly run up to GTA$2,812,500

Before crew cuts, damage penalties and temporary event bonuses. The in-game result screen is the final authority.

CREW REQUIREDNo — finale requires 4
HOW TO COMPLETE IT

Run the score from setup to escape

  1. 01

    Complete the Pacific Standard setup chain and bring a four-player team with reliable combat and driving roles.

  2. 02

    Scope the bank and acquire the getaway bikes, convoy vehicles and hacking equipment.

  3. 03

    Clear the bank, control the hostages and let the designated cash carrier stay protected.

  4. 04

    Escape through the alley route, avoid bike crashes and reach the canyon parachute drop without shredding the take.

APPROACH OPTIONS

Ways to complete The Pacific Standard Job

01

Single cash carrier

Let one player carry most of the take while the others form a protective screen to limit bag damage.

02

Armored getaway

Use a reliable armored vehicle for the escape, avoid steep shortcuts and do not trade gunfire for unnecessary speed.

LAUNCH CHECKLIST

What you need before launching

  • Rank 12 or higher to host
  • High-End Apartment with a planning room
  • Pay the host setup fee
  • Three additional crew members
Best for: Experienced four-player crews chasing a classic finale.
MAP & ROUTE PLANNING

Know the ground before the timer

Real GTA 5 atlas map showing Downtown Los Santos and the Pacific Standard route

The finale starts in Downtown and ends outside the city. Use the atlas to memorize the bank-to-canyon escape before carrying cash.

Route cuesSingle cash carrierArmored getaway
Los Santos atlas via GTA Base

EDITORIAL NOTE

This page uses real in-game or official promotional media and a real GTA map reference. Images are shown for editorial reference; GTA, Rockstar Games and related properties belong to their respective owners.

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