What is a Steam Gift Card?
A Steam Gift Card is a prepaid code that adds funds to your Steam Wallet, which you can then spend on games, DLC, software, and other items on Steam. It works like a gift certificate for the Steam platform and comes as a 15-character alphanumeric code (e.g., XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX). Codes are also commonly called Steam Wallet codes.
How does a Steam Gift Card work?
You redeem the code to load its value into your Steam Wallet, then use that balance to pay for purchases without re-entering card or bank details each time. The funds sit in your account like a digital balance until you spend them.
What denominations do Steam Gift Cards come in?
Digital Steam Gift Cards are typically available in $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100 (USD), with equivalent values offered in local currencies by region. Physical cards historically came in $20, $30, $50, and $100, but these are being phased out
What's the difference between a physical and a digital Steam Gift Card?
A digital Steam Gift Card is delivered instantly as a code by email or through your Steam account, while a physical card is a plastic card with a scratch-off code sold in stores. Both add funds to your Steam Wallet in the same way; the digital version is the format going forward as physical cards are retired.
What can I buy with a Steam Gift Card?
You can use Steam Wallet funds to buy games, DLC, in-game items, software, and Steam hardware. The main thing you can't buy with wallet funds is another Steam Gift Card.
Do I need a Steam account to use a Steam Gift Card?
Yes, you need a free Steam account to redeem a card and hold the funds in your Steam Wallet. Creating an account takes only an email address.
Can I combine multiple Steam Gift Cards on one account?
Yes, you can redeem multiple Steam Gift Cards and the values stack in a single Steam Wallet balance. There's no need to spend one before adding another.
Can I convert a Steam Gift Card to cash?
No, Steam does not let you withdraw or cash out Steam Wallet funds. The balance can only be spent on Steam.
Why buy a Steam Gift Card instead of paying by card directly?
A Steam Gift Card lets you add funds to your wallet without linking a bank card or entering payment details on every purchase - and it can also be a cheaper way to buy games. Gift cards and Steam Wallet codes are often sold below face value at retailers and trusted marketplaces like G2A.COM, so you effectively top up your wallet for less than you spend.