How to Redeem a Steam Wallet Code

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Last Updated: July 28, 2022

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You can enter your Steam Wallet codes from the website, the desktop program, and the Steam mobile app. Codes purchased in a different region will be automatically converted to your local currency. Entering a code will apply the balance of the gift card to your Steam Wallet, which you can use when checking out in the Steam Store.

Method 1

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Reveal the code on the back of the card. If you received a Steam Wallet card, the code will be hidden on the back behind a scratch-off layer. Use a coin or other scratcher to reveal the entire code.
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Open your computer's web browser. You can use the Steam website to redeem your wallet cards. The process is the same for the desktop and the mobile website.

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Visit .steampowered.com/wallet in your browser. This will take you directly to the site that allows you to add wallet funds.
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Sign in if you aren't already. If you haven't signed into the Steam website on your browser recently, you'll be prompted to log in before you can continue. Make sure you sign in with the account that you want to use the code on, as the balance can't be transferred after redeeming.
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Enter the code into the Steam Wallet Code field. Make sure to enter the code exactly as displayed.
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Enter your address if prompted. If you have never entered a code before or used your Steam wallet to make a purchase, you'll be prompted for your local address so that Steam can convert the currency if necessary.
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Review and confirm that amount that will be added to your wallet. You'll be informed how much will be added to your Steam wallet. Once you confirm, you won't be able to use the code again or transfer the money to another account.
- If you are entering a code for a currency different than your local currency, Steam will convert it to your currency using the day's exchange rate. You'll be informed of the conversion before it takes place.^{[1]
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Check for your new funds. Funds are typically added immediately, and you'll be able to see your available balance underneath your account name in the upper-right corner. In rare cases, it may take up to two hours for funds to appear.
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Use your Steam Wallet when checking out. When you're purchasing a game, select your Steam Wallet during checkout to apply your balance to the purchase. If you don't have enough funds in your Steam wallet, you'll need to enter another payment method to cover the remaining balance.

Method 2

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Desktop Application

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Start the Steam desktop application. You can redeem codes directly from the Steam desktop app.
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Sign in if you aren't already signed in. Make sure you sign in with the same account you want to apply the wallet funds to.
- If you don't have a Steam account, you can follow the prompts on the login screen to create one for free.
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Click your account name in the upper-right corner. A menu with a couple options will appear.
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Select "Account Details." This will open your account details page in the Steam main window.
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Click the "+ Add funds to your Steam Wallet" link. This will open the page for adding funds to your Steam wallet.
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Click "Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code." This will allow you to enter the code to add funds.
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Type in the code that you want to redeem. Carefully enter the code to redeem it to your account.
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Enter your address if prompted. If you've never made a purchase on Steam before or have never added any funds to your wallet, you'll be prompted for your address so that the funds can be converted to the proper currency. The address doesn't have to be real if there is no payment method like a credit card associated with it.
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Confirm the amount that will be added. Once you've entered the code, you'll be shown how much will be added to your account. Confirm that this is the correct amount.
- If you are entering a code from another region, the total will be converted to your local currency using the day's exchange rate.
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Apply the wallet balance during checkout. When you're making a purchase, select "Steam Wallet" as the payment method to pay with your wallet balance. If the balance is insufficient, you'll need a secondary payment method to pay for the rest.

Method 3

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Mobile App

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Open the Steam app on your mobile device. You can use the Steam mobile app to redeem your wallet codes.
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Tap the Menu button. This will open the menu on the left side of the screen.
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Tap the "Store" option. You'll several additional menu options appear below it.
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Tap "Account Details" in the Store submenu. This will open your account details page.
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Tap "+ Add funds to your Steam Wallet." You'll be taken to a screen where you can select how you want to add funds.
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Tap "Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code." This will allow you to enter your wallet code.
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Enter the code and tap "Continue." Carefully enter the code from the gift card or email.
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Enter your address if prompted. This is required if you've never entered your address before so that Steam can convert the code to the correct currency. The address doesn't necessarily have to be real.
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Review and confirm the amount that will be added. You'll be shown how much will be added to your Steam wallet balance.
- You may be informed that your code will be converted into your local currency. Steam uses the daily conversion rate when converting currency.
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Verify that the wallet shows your new balance. You can view your account balance from the "Account Details" page. This will show how much money is in your Steam wallet.
- The funds should appear immediately, but the process may take up to two hours.

Community Q&A

Question

What should I do if my code has become damaged and unreadable?

Community Answer

You have to replace it with a new one from where you bought it. I prefer purchasing digital ones.
Question

How do I activate my Steam gift card?

Toasterflame

Top Answerer

Steam gift cards should be activated upon purchase. They are not valid until scanned and paid for at the till. if you have not paid for the card, then the code cannot be used.