How is G2A cheaper than Steam?

When the developers sell games through Steam, it takes a cut of about 30% of the sale. So when using G2A, developers can sell at a cheaper price without losing any profit, especially since G2A's commission is only 10,8%. Resellers on G2A.COM buy the keys in bulk so they benefit from a discount.

How are G2A prices so cheap?

Many sellers on G2A Marketplace are wholesalers who purchase game keys straight from the developers and publishers in bulk. Since they buy a large number of products at once, they purchase them at much lower prices. This means they can in turn offer their customers great discounts.

How trustworthy is G2A?

The services that G2A offers are legitimate. However, as you've read earlier, the game codes sold through G2A are a different story. You can find many positive testimonials from happy customers. You can also find plenty of negative testimonials from unhappy customers.

Can Steam ban you for using G2A?

Valve can ban you for pretty much any reason, or no reason at all; it's included in the various forms you agree to when you make an account. However, it's not likely for you to be banned from Steam for buying games on G2A.

How do people make money off G2A?

You can sell digital game keys, DLCs, gift cards, software or simply anything based on an activation key or a unique link. G2A gives you access to a massive customer base and helps you earn more by offering competitive fees.

Should You Buy Games on G2A?

Are G2A keys pirated?

G2A is a legal business, but not all transactions conducted there are legal. The company offers very limited customer protection and hides behind a number of anti-consumer policies, so if you're buying games through the G2A Marketplace, you're always running the risk of being scammed.

How much does G2A take when you sell?

Generally, the fee applied sales is 10.8% + €0.35 and it is already included in final prices. This commission can be greatly reduced by taking part in the Seller Supreme program. Additionally, we charge small fees for creating, updating and reposting offers.

Should I buy games on G2A or Steam?

Yes, G2A is completely legal and reliable. G2A is an online marketplace where you can purchase Steam keys and other store keys for various video games. Since its inception in 2010 G2A has been building partnerships with other companies, and now works with some of the biggest brands, like Microsoft and Google.

Is G2A GREY market?

G2A has a reputation for enabling people to buy keys in bulk from other countries (where the price is cheaper) and sell them for a profit in more expensive territories. That's pretty much the definition of 'grey market'.

Are cheap Steam keys legit?

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.

Why is G2A controversial?

Critics have labeled the website as a "grey marketplace", where users can resell keys bought at a lower price from one region to another at a much higher price. Many developers have called for their own games to be pirated because they make little to no money from G2A sales.

How long do G2A keys last?

It only means, that after the purchase you have one month to activate the key before it becomes irredeemable. Once you *do* activate it, the game stays yours until the end of human civilisation.

Can I trust G2A with my debit card?

Check more on payment process with G2A PAY in thisarticle. You can pay for the product with whatever payment method you wish to and be sure the transaction is safe. Paying by credit or debit card carries no risks.

Where do G2A get their keys from?

Each and every digital product key on G2A.COM comes from developers and publishers. Only they can generate them. Publishers and developers do not always sell their products to customers directly. Sometimes they sell large quantities of keys to wholesalers, who then resell them on G2A.COM.

Do developers make money from G2A?

UP TO 10% DEVELOPER FEE ON ALL THIRD-PARTY SALES OF YOUR GAMES. Sellers on G2A Marketplace will pay you a commission from each sale of a game key you are the owner of. You will receive a Premium position on product pages, with your offers always on top.

What if I get scammed on G2A?

If you believe that a certain product ended up on G2A.COM illegally, contact the G2A Direct team and provide us with evidence. We'll react straight away by blocking the sale of the product and reporting the unfair seller to proper authorities.

Will G2A refund?

But do they offer refunds? No. The bank transfer can go one way, but not the other. However, as discussed in the previous point, the funds can still be redeposited in a user's G2A Wallet.

What does G2A stand for?

Jan 15, 2019. @AdebisiSC. Go2Arena, according to their Wikipedia article. en.wikipedia.org. G2A - Wikipedia.

How long does it take for G2A to deliver?

Most sellers on G2A Marketplace offer instant deliveries, which means you'll get the digital product you bought as soon as your order is processed and completed.

Why won't G2A let me buy anything?

Make sure you are the owner of the card or account used to make the payment. Use a registered G2A account with a connected phone number (click HERE to add a phone number to your account);. Try using a different device - mobile phone, tablet etc. Wait 24 hours before trying to make a new payment.

Why are games cheaper on Steam?

Steam has very small incremental costs per copy since they are distributing digitally. Essentially once they have set up the game for sales (non-recurring cost), they are only paying bandwidth costs to distribute additional copies. They aren't taking a loss on anything.

Can I sell a G2A key that I bought?

G2A.COM has the perfect solution: if you purchased a key for a game that you already own or don't want to play, then you can sell it at the marketplace.

Does G2A charge for inactivity?

“G2A PAY charges an inactivity fee after someone has not logged into their G2A.COM account for 180 days. An email is sent 3 days before the charge to remind the user and allow them to log in and easily avoid the fee.

Why does G2A take so long?

In that case, we need to first confirm that your subscription is active before completing your order. If your purchase is taking longer to be completed, it might mean that your payment for G2A Plus failed and your subscription wasn't activated.

Does G2A sell stolen games?

But Factorio developer Wube Software took G2A at its word. Nearly a full year later, G2A has come forward to say... yes, after looking into things, it had indeed sold keys for Factorio which were stolen.