How to Put Money on Steam

Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: August 26, 2023

Putting money into your account is super easy and we'll walk your through every step. In just a few minutes, your funds will be accessible and you can get back to gaming.

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Go to https://store.steampowered.com/ or open the app. You can access the website from your computer, phone, or tablet, but the app is a desktop app. You can also use the mobile app.
- Login if prompted.
- If you're using a device that hasn't accessed your Steam account before, you may need to allow your device access to your account with your email.
You'll see this in the top right corner of the app or page. A menu will drop-down.

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You'll be redirected to your account information.
You'll see this in the first boxed panel titled "Store & Purchase History" above your current Steam Wallet balance.
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Click Add funds next to the currency you want. You can choose to add $5, $10, $25, $50, or $100 to your Steam Wallet.^{[1]
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- You can also choose to Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code.
You'll need to sign in again with your Steam username and password.
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Select your payment type. You can pick PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB from the drop-down list.
- If you selected a credit/debit card, you'll need to enter the card's information such as the card number, security code, expiration date, and billing information.
You'll be taken to a detailed receipt of your order.
" Make sure your account information is correct as well as the funds and the bank account.
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Click Purchase. You'll get an email to confirm the purchase.
- If you don't see the money in your account in two hours, check to make sure you got the confirmation email or restart your Steam app. You can contact customer service for more help at https://support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1223-QROC-4460.