Redeem guide

How to redeem a Steam gift card

Your code arrived by email — here is exactly where it goes, and how to dodge the two mistakes that trip people up.

3 min read Updated 2026-10-07

Quick answer

Sign in to Steam, open Games → Redeem a Steam Wallet Code (or store.steampowered.com/account/redeemwalletcode in a browser), enter the code and continue. The amount is added to your Steam Wallet at once — as long as the card's currency matches your account's store currency.

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Redeem in three steps

  1. Sign in to Steam

    Open the Steam app or steampowered.com and sign in to the account that should receive the balance. Wallet funds stick to one account forever, so pick the right one now.

  2. Open the redeem page

    Go to Games → Redeem a Steam Wallet Code (or store.steampowered.com/account/redeemwalletcode in a browser). Paste the code exactly as it appears in your GiftKong email.

  3. Confirm the balance

    Steam shows the amount and adds it to your wallet instantly. It is now spendable on games, DLC, in-game items and the Steam Deck reservation alike.

Region and currency matter

A Steam wallet code is issued for one currency zone. A EUR code redeems on accounts whose store currency is EUR; a USD code needs a USD account. Your account currency is shown in Account details — check it before buying, not after.

If something looks wrong

“Invalid code”

Nine times out of ten it is a copy-paste slip: a trailing space or a confused 0/O. Type the code manually, hyphens included.

“Wrong region”

The code currency does not match your account currency. Contact support with your order ID — do not try it repeatedly, Steam rate-limits attempts.

Code not arrived

Check spam first, then the order page (link in your confirmation email). Verified buyers can open a support ticket in one click.

Quick answers

Does Steam wallet balance expire?

No. Once redeemed, the balance stays on your account until you spend it.

Can I gift my balance to a friend?

Wallet balance itself is not transferable — but you can buy them a game as a gift, or send them a Steam card from GiftKong directly.

Can I redeem on mobile?

Yes — the Steam mobile app has the same Redeem a Wallet Code option in the menu, and the balance syncs everywhere instantly.

Top up your Steam wallet

Steam cards in USD, EUR, GBP and more, paid with 8 crypto options and emailed as soon as the payment confirms.

Still have a question?

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