Can you gift games on Steam?

When you purchase a game on Steam, we offer the option to "gift" the item to anyone on your Steam friends list. The recipient will receive the gift as an attractive e-mail card with a personal message from you and instructions to redeem the game.

Why can't I gift my friend a game on Steam?

Previously, it was possible to send a game to anyone with an email address, and the message would include instructions on how to set up a Steam account and download their new purchase. Now, you can only gift new games to people who already have a Steam account and are on your friend list.

Can you gift someone a game on Steam from your phone?

If you're away from the computer, you can also use the Steam mobile app to gift games. The process is exactly the same as it is on PC. If you're not a hardcore gamer and don't know what to get your lucky giftee, then don't worry Trusted Reviews has you covered with its best PC games guide.

Can you gift games on Steam internationally?

Absolutely. So long as you have their Steam ID you can gift them with games. My husband used to buy me games all the time. He's UK and I'm US and it was no problem.

How do I send a gift on Steam?

How To Gift Games on Steam

Why can't I accept gifts on Steam?

You must be friends with a user for at least 3 days before you can send them a digital gift card and you can not use funds already present in your Steam Wallet to purchase the gift card.

How to trade games on Steam?

Can you refund a gifted game on Steam?

Refunds on Gifts

Unredeemed gifts may be refunded within the standard 14-day/two-hour refund period. Redeemed gifts may be refunded under the same conditions if the gift recipient initiates the refund. Funds used to purchase the gift will be returned to the original purchaser.

How do I gift a friend a game I already own on Steam?

How do you gift a Steam game from your library? From the store page of the game you want to gift you need to add it to your cart, go to your cart, and then select send as a gift. You'll be presented with selecting from your steam friends or by email.

How to refund Steam games?

Navigate to Steam Help (help.steampowered.com) and log in with your Steam account. Find the purchase you would like to refund and click on it. If your purchase is not listed, it falls too far outside of our refund window and is ineligible for a refund. Select the problem you are having with the product.

Can you gift Steam keys?

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Steam Gift Cards and Wallet Codes are an easy way to put money into your own Steam Wallet or give the perfect gift of games to your friend or family member.

What if someone gifts you a game you already have on Steam?

Since I own Grand Theft Auto V on my steam account, if someone gifts the game to me will I be able to accept it and put it in my inventory? No, you won't. The option to gift the game to you will be grayed out.

Do gifted Steam games expire?

Do gifts expire? Yes, gifts do expire. You have 30 days to accept the gift and add it to your library. If you don't accept the gift during these 30 days, it will be automatically rejected.

Does Steam refund after 2 hours?

What can I request a refund for? Valve will, upon request via help.steampowered.com, issue a refund for any title that is requested within 14 days of purchase and has been played for less than 2 hours (this includes online, offline and shared library playtime).

Is Steam generous with refunds?

Steam is pretty generous with returning games and issuing refunds, but there are a few limitations. To return a game, you must: Request a refund within 14 days of purchase. Have logged less than 2 hours of playtime in the game.

Can you sell Steam after trade?

You can sell them right away. They only have a 7 day trading restriction.

Can you give steam cards to friends?

Now you can directly contribute to a friend or family member's Steam Wallet by digitally sending a gift card. Send a gift card now or learn more about gift cards.

What is trade banned on Steam?

A trade ban means you are no longer allowed to trade with other players. A steam community ban means you no longer have access to community based features (marketplace, trading, etc…)

Does Steam have a gift limit?

You can gift as many games as you like, as long as its to the same person.

Can someone reject a Steam gift?

Generally, if you decline a gift, it will be deleted, and the sender will automatically receive a refund. However, if the gift was sent from the sender's gift inventory, it will not be refunded, and instead just remain there. It can be re-gifted or redeemed at will.

Can you gift a Steam game to yourself?

Yes! Games you buy as a gift can be stored in your gift inventory. From there, you get the choice to either gift them to someone via e-mail or to a Steam friend, or add them to your library. Simply choose the "Add to my game library ..." option instead of "Send gift ..." in your Steam inventory.

Are Steam key resellers illegal?

With digital games this is impossible due to the InfoSoc Directive, and is true for most game keys sold by resellers. Following this line, key scratching, the act of taking a game key from a physical boxed release and reselling it, should therefore be legal. However, with modern games this still can't be the case.

How do people sell Steam keys so cheap?

The keys on such sites are totally legit because they all come from the developers and publishers. The reason they are so cheap is that the sellers usually get them in bulk, at great discounts.

Can I refund a Steam game after 14 days?

You need to submit the refund request within 14 days of purchase. Any purchased game can only have two hours of playtime on it. You can request refunds on in-game purchases or subscriptions, typically within 48 hours of purchase.