{"id":2784,"date":"2022-02-22T18:01:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T18:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/?p=2784"},"modified":"2025-09-22T09:42:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:42:54","slug":"how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy Games On Steam With A Steam Gift Card: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d70ba329038\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#What_Is_A_Steam_Gift_Card\" >What Is A Steam Gift Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#What_Is_Steam_Gift_Card_Used_For\" >What Is Steam Gift Card Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#How_To_Add_Money_To_My_Steam_Wallet\" >How To Add Money To My Steam Wallet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Add_Money_Using_Steam\" >Add Money Using Steam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Where_To_Buy_Steam_Gift_Cards\" >Where To Buy Steam Gift Cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#How_To_Redeem_Steam_Gift_Card_Online\" >How To\u00a0 Redeem Steam Gift Card Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#How_To_Buy_Games_On_Steam_With_Steam_Gift_Card\" >How To Buy Games On Steam With Steam Gift Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_Buying_Games_on_Steam_with_Steam_Gift_Card\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Buying Games on Steam with Steam Gift Card<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_buy_games_on_Steam_without_a_credit_card\" >Can I buy games on Steam without a credit card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Where_can_I_buy_Steam_gift_cards\" >Where can I buy Steam gift cards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Do_Steam_gift_cards_expire\" >Do Steam gift cards expire?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_use_a_US_Steam_gift_card_in_another_country\" >Can I use a U.S. Steam gift card in another country?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_buy_in-game_items_with_a_Steam_gift_card\" >Can I buy in-game items with a Steam gift card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#What_happens_if_the_game_costs_more_than_my_gift_card_balance\" >What happens if the game costs more than my gift card balance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Can_I_refund_a_game_bought_with_a_Steam_gift_card\" >Can I refund a game bought with a Steam gift card?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With each passing day, technology has never ceased to unfold innovations and inventions. Some years ago, the prospect of video games was only possible for people who had access to a TV and PlayStation and Xbox, people who had a CD enabled laptop computers also enjoyed the sweetness of video games when they installed each CD package into the computer. Today, everything has changed, a newer technology has outlived the ones we use to know. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The internet has eased life for arid gamers, such that they can buy, download and install games online, even play and compete with people, compare performances and win prizes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam is world-class platform built specifically for purchasing and downloading video games and other digital content. Steam Store features thousands of video games, especially blockbusters and the latest games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although one can make purchases on the store with a different payment methods, this Store sells the Steam Gift Card to customers for the sake of an easy and more secure transaction on their part and brand awareness and more revenue generation for the company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This short article highlights the complete guide on how you can buy games on Steam using a Steam Gift Card and much more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steam_(service)\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Steam store<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Steam_Gift_Card\"><\/span><b>What Is A Steam Gift Card?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13933 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steam-giftcard.jpg\" alt=\"Buy games on Steam using Steam gift cards \" width=\"1284\" height=\"725\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steam-giftcard.jpg 1284w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steam-giftcard-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steam-giftcard-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.prestmit.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/steam-giftcard-768x434.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1284px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1284\/725;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/all-you-need-know-about-steam-gift-card\">Steam Gift Card<\/a> is a card preloaded with some amount of credit that can be used for purchasing different types of games when the card is redeemed on the platform for the credit on the card. This credit is redeemed to the Steam wallet and can be used anytime for <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-buy-games-on-steam-with-a-steam-gift-card-a-complete-guide\">games on the Steam store<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like every other gift card, Steam Gift Card are designed in two formats, namely; Steam Physical Gift Card and Steam e-Gift Card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between both is that physical Steam gift cards usually come in denominations of $20, $30, $50, $100 and can be bought from physical retail stores while digital cards come in denominations of $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100 and can be purchased online from Steam website, delivered through Steam gift card email delivery.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam gift cards have an activation code which is a ticket for transferring the Steam card&#8217;s funds into the Steam account or rather, a digital Steam Wallet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Steam_Gift_Card_Used_For\"><\/span><b>What Is Steam Gift Card Used For?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam Gift Cards are mainly redeemed on the Steam platform and the credits from the card are used to purchase video games and other downloadable content on the Steam platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, you may decide to send Steam Gift Card as gifts, it could be a birthday, holiday, <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/best-gift-cards-for-christmas\">Christmas gifts<\/a>. This is so suiting especially when you know they <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/top-10-best-gift-cards-video-gamers-year\">love video games<\/a> and also save you the difficulty that comes with racking your brains thinking of the perfect gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/steam\/\" data-wpil=\"url\">Steam Gift Card can be traded for cash or even crypto<\/a>, depending on the choice of the user. Assuming you have an unused or partially used Steam Gift Card, you can turn it in for quick cash and crypto in your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Add_Money_To_My_Steam_Wallet\"><\/span><b>How To Add Money To My Steam Wallet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steam platform works hand in hand with your wallet balance, therefore, you should have credit in your Steam wallet if you intend to purchase anything from the Steam store. To add money to your Steam wallet, you can do it on Steam after creating a profile. You just have to choose any payment you want, but most people use their Steam Gift Card. Remember that you must <a href=\"https:\/\/prestmit.io\/blog\/how-to-redeem-steam-gift-cards-on-steam\">redeem the Steam Gift Card <\/a>to the Steam wallet before you can use the credit for any transaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Money_Using_Steam\"><\/span><b>Add Money Using Steam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your Steam account to add funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account Details can be accessed by clicking your profile name in the upper right-hand corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select an amount and proceed to checkout by clicking &#8220;<\/span><b>+Add funds to your Steam Wallet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Buy_Steam_Gift_Cards\"><\/span><b>Where To Buy Steam Gift Cards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on where you live, a physical Steam Gift Card which has the wallet codes at the back can be found at a variety of electronics retailers, convenience stores, game stores, and grocery stores. Steam Wallet codes can also be purchased at various kiosks, cyber cafes, and eCommerce websites of which Steam is number one, it can also be bought from Amazon either printed directly on a receipt or delivered via email. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many other sites also sell Steam wallet codes which may be sent to you over text message or email. These are redeemed the same way as a physical gift card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Redeem_Steam_Gift_Card_Online\"><\/span><b>How To\u00a0 Redeem Steam Gift Card Online<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must have seen that I emphasised redeeming the Steam Gift Card occasionally but you don&#8217;t know how to go about it. Taking the steps below, you will be able to do that easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam Gift Card page<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you do not already have a Steam account, you will need to create one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please enter the unique Wallet code that you received into the &#8220;<\/span><b>Steam Wallet Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; field after logging into Steam.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply the credit to your account, click &#8220;<\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; Please keep in mind that if you have never used Steam Wallet credit on your account, you may be asked to enter your current address to determine the correct currency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Steam Wallet code&#8217;s value will be added to your account&#8217;s Steam Wallet balance. The current available balance will be displayed in the upper right corner, beneath your profile name<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Buy_Games_On_Steam_With_Steam_Gift_Card\"><\/span><b>How To Buy Games On Steam With Steam Gift Card<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be able to utilize the funds in the Steam Store after they&#8217;ve been loaded into your wallet. To use your digital gift card dollars to purchase a game, follow the instructions below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once you&#8217;ve found the Steam game you want to play, select\u00a0 <\/span><b>Add to Cart<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You&#8217;ll be taken to a page where you can pick choose either <\/span><b>purchase for Myself<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Purchase as a Gift.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose the desired option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your payment method will be set to your Steam Wallet by default. To return to this page, select <\/span><b>Payment Info<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top of the screen and double-check that it&#8217;s selected from the dropdown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the <\/span><b>Review + Purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page, agree to the Steam Subscriber Agreement by checking the box, then select <\/span><b>Purchase<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wallet will be debited for the game(s), and you can now download the Steam game. If the price exceeds your wallet&#8217;s limit, you can use a secondary payment method, such as a credit card or Paypal, to cover the difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_on_Buying_Games_on_Steam_with_Steam_Gift_Card\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Buying Games on Steam with Steam Gift Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_games_on_Steam_without_a_credit_card\"><\/span>Can I buy games on Steam without a credit card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Using a Steam gift card is one of the easiest alternatives to credit cards. You simply redeem the code and use the funds in your Steam Wallet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_buy_Steam_gift_cards\"><\/span>Where can I buy Steam gift cards?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>They are available at physical retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop, as well as online store like Amazon or directly from digital trading platforms like Prestmit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Steam_gift_cards_expire\"><\/span>Do Steam gift cards expire?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Steam gift cards and Wallet balances do not expire, so you can use them whenever you want.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_a_US_Steam_gift_card_in_another_country\"><\/span>Can I use a U.S. Steam gift card in another country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Steam gift cards are region-specific. You must purchase a card that matches your Steam account\u2019s region.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_buy_in-game_items_with_a_Steam_gift_card\"><\/span>Can I buy in-game items with a Steam gift card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Funds in your Steam Wallet can be used not only for games but also for DLCs, software, and in-game items through the Steam Community Market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_game_costs_more_than_my_gift_card_balance\"><\/span>What happens if the game costs more than my gift card balance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your Steam Wallet balance is insufficient, you can top it up with another payment method or redeem an additional gift card.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_refund_a_game_bought_with_a_Steam_gift_card\"><\/span>Can I refund a game bought with a Steam gift card?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Refunds follow Steam\u2019s standard policy: within 14 days of purchase and less than 2 hours of playtime. The refunded amount will return to your Steam Wallet.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Buying games on Steam using a Steam gift card is a simple, secure, and fun way to enhance your gaming library. Whether you\u2019re treating yourself or gifting a friend, the process is straightforward and offers flexibility without needing a bank card. With smart timing\u2014like taking advantage of Steam sales\u2014you can maximize the value of your funds and build an impressive collection of games.<\/p>\n<p>Steam gift cards aren\u2019t just about convenience; they\u2019re about giving gamers freedom and control over their purchases. Whether you\u2019re exploring new releases or revisiting classics, your next adventure on Steam could be just one gift card away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With each passing day, technology has never ceased to unfold innovations and inventions. 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