Steam wallet code: how to redeem it and which currency to buy
How a Steam wallet code is redeemed, how the wallet currency depends on the country of the account, and whether you need a dollar or a euro code.
A Steam wallet code is the simplest way to add funds to your account: you enter the code, the amount lands in your wallet, and you can spend it on games, add-ons and in-game items. You do not have to give Steam your card details. The one thing that needs attention is the currency. This article explains how to redeem a code and whether to choose a dollar or a euro code.
Where the wallet currency comes from
Steam assigns each account a currency based on its store country: both prices and the wallet balance are shown in that currency. For accounts opened in Azerbaijan this is usually the US dollar, and for accounts opened in eurozone countries the euro. To check your own account, select your account name in Steam and open the account details page — the country and the currency of the balance are shown there. To change the store country, Steam requires a purchase made with a payment method from that country, so the currency cannot be changed simply because you want to.
Which code to buy
- If the wallet is in dollars — a dollar code.
- If the wallet is in euros — a euro code.
- If the currencies differ, Steam converts the amount into your wallet currency at its own rate at the moment of redemption, so the balance receives not the figure on the code but its equivalent.
If you are not sure which currency you need, look at the account details first and order afterwards. On GameBuy, Steam wallet codes are offered in dollars and euros. If a code has a regional restriction, it is stated in the product description. You pay by bank card or from your balance, and the code appears under “Orders” in your account.
Redeeming the code
- Sign in to your account in the Steam app or on the website.
- Select your account name at the top and open the account details.
- In the section for adding funds to the wallet, choose the option to redeem a Steam gift card or wallet code.
- Enter the code and confirm. The first time you redeem a code, Steam may ask for your address — this is how the currency is determined.
Good to know
- Wallet funds cannot be moved to another account or cashed out — make sure you are signed in to the right account before you redeem the code.
- Copy the code from “Orders” in your account instead of typing it by hand.
- A redeemed code cannot be returned; in general, digital codes are not returned once they have been delivered.
- A code can be used only once. If it is a gift, do not redeem it yourself, and find out the wallet currency of the person you are giving it to in advance.
If the code is not accepted
Check the characters and the account first. Steam may temporarily block code entry after many failed attempts, so do not guess at the code. If the problem remains, write to support within 48 hours of receiving the code and attach a screenshot of the error. Delivery is usually instant; a delay on the supplier's side can extend it to up to 24 hours.
