Why can't i use my Steam Wallet to buy a gift card?

Gift cards can't be purchased using funds from your Steam wallet; you must use PayPal or a credit card. The recipient will have the option to return the gift card, in which case Steam will refund you for the purchase.

Can I use my Steam wallet to buy gift cards?

Please note that you cannot use existing wallet funds to purchase a digital gift card. What can my friend buy with their digital gift card? Their digital gift card will be delivered into their Steam Wallet to use right away once your friend accepts their gift.

Can you buy other things with Steam wallet?

Funds in your Steam Wallet may be used for the purchase of any game on Steam or within a game that supports Steam transactions.

What's the difference between Steam gift card and Steam wallet?

Steam Gift Cards work just like a gift certificate, while Steam Wallet Codes work just like a game activation code both of which can be redeemed on Steam for the purchase of games, software, wallet credit, and any other item you can purchase on Steam.

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

Now, you can only gift new games to people who already have a Steam account and are on your friend list. Step 1: Make sure your friend has a Steam account. Step 2: If you want to buy someone a game who does not have a Steam account, they'll have to set up a new account and download the Steam client.

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Can I buy a gift for someone 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.

How do I give Steam money to a friend?

Can Steam wallet be withdrawn?

No, Wallet funds cannot be moved or withdrawn to a bank account. Once a Steam Wallet code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are then tied to that account.

Can you use a Steam card on Amazon?

Unfortunately, you can't find digital Steam Gift Cards on Amazon or anywhere else other than Steam.

Will steam wallet expire?

No. Wallet funds do not expire.

How do I convert Steam Wallet to cash?

Once you put in money into your Steam Wallet account it's there to stay, and the only way you can get it back is either through a refund (only in some cases) or by doing trades and have someone else forward you the money through bank accounts or PayPal.

How do I withdraw money from my Steam Wallet?

Can You Withdraw Money From Steam? Technically, you cannot withdraw money from your Steam Wallet balance directly to your bank account or PayPal account. Steam doesn't allow users to convert Steam money to real money. In addition, Steam funds are also non-refundable.

What websites can I use my Steam Wallet on?

A: No, your Steam Wallet balance can only be used in the Steam store. Funds cannot be transferred to another account, or used to purchase items outside of the Steam store.

Can you refund Steam wallet funds?

You may request a refund for Steam Wallet funds within fourteen days of purchase if they were purchased on Steam and if you have not used any of those funds.

Why do hookups ask for gift cards?

Scammers will pose as an online love interest or a distant family member faced with a financial bind. Instead of a wire transfer or cash, the scammers will persuade the consumer to purchase gift cards (often iTunes or Google Play) and provide them with the redeemable code on the back of the card.

Can you use Steam wallet and Card at the same time?

You can. Steam will use the wallet funds by default and then ask your for another funds source to cover the rest. Yes, at checkout use your steam wallet, because it has not enough funds it will ask you for a second payment method. A Global Moderator has indicated that this post answers the original topic.

Why are Steam gift cards unavailable on Amazon?

Amazon is not an official distributor of steam gift cards. They're there if a seller wants to sell them. Just see if the games you want are on amazon, if not, you're SOL. Alterantively, sell your cards for $60-75 paypal and then paypal can directly turn into a steam gift card or use those funds on steam.

Where can Steam cards be redeemed?

Steam Gift Cards and Wallet Codes work just like gift certificates, which can be redeemed on Steam for the purchase of games, software, and any other item you can purchase on Steam. You can find Steam Gift Cards and Wallet Codes at retail stores across the world in a variety of denominations.

Can Steam cards be redeemed anywhere?

Are Steam Gift Cards International? Are there country restrictions on Steam Wallet codes? Steam Wallet codes typically do not have any country restrictions and can be redeemed worldwide (Note, some cards issued in Southeast Asia may only be redeemable in this region).

Can I transfer my Steam wallet to my bank account?

You can't. Unless you purchased the Wallet Funds through that bank account recently and qualify for a refund, then there is no way to transfer Wallet funds to your bank account.

How much money do you need to friend someone on Steam?

In order to send friend invites and requests to add friends, users need to spend at least $5 in the Steam store. After this, the limited accounts are upgraded to the full Steam account.

Can you use a Steam card for gas?

No. You buy only on steam.

Can you friend people on Steam without spending money?

You can only add friends on Steam if your account is premium. If you don't have money, you cannot add friends. However, you can still accept friend requests if your account isn't premium. So ask your friend to send you a friend request and accept it.

How do I pay with Steam Wallet code?

What does a $20 Steam card get you?

$20 Steam Gift Cards act as a prepaid card which once redeemed, credits your steam wallet with an equivalent $20 in value, allowing you instant access to Steams vast library of games, DLC content and other in-game items on its platform.