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Steam cards are available at nearly any grocery or electronics store, and you can even buy a Steam card at a gas station. Unfortunately, physical stores are not always open and require you to travel instead of simply purchasing from the comfort of your home. Skip all the hassle, buy a digital Steam card at Startselect, and instantly get your new Steam credit.
You can buy Steam cards in several gas stations across Germany. For example, Aral, Shell, Jet, Couche-Tard, and Esso stations will often sell Steam cards. Unfortunately, gas stations may not always offer Steam cards or may not have any stock currently.
Still deciding on whether to buy a Steam card at a gas station? Let’s go over some advantages and disadvantages.
✓ Allows you to buy a physical Steam card instead of a digital one.
✓ Can be convenient if you’re already stopping for gas.
✘ You have to travel to a gas station, which takes extra time and effort.
✘ Gas stations may only offer a few Steam card denominations.
✘ You can’t instantly redeem your Steam card and start playing.
✘ Gas stations don’t always offer Steam cards or have stock.
✘ Gas stations typically only offer a few payment methods.
If you want to skip the hassle of buying a Steam card at a gas station, you can buy a digital Steam card at Startselect instead. Our digital Steam cards allow you to instantly top up your Steam Wallet with a digital code that you receive directly after completing your payment. No waiting, just gaming.
These are the advantages and disadvantages of buying a Steam card online:
✓ Instant email delivery so you can get back to gaming quickly.
✓ Choose from many different safe payment methods.
✓ Order from the comfort of your couch.
✓ Many denominations on offer.
✓ Stock is always available.
✘ If you want a physical card for gifting purposes, you’ll have to manually print your code.
Weighing the pros and cons of buying Steam cards online versus at the store? Let’s summarize the differences between both options.
Buying online | Buying at the store |
Buy and redeem at home | Travel to physical store |
Always in stock | Not always in stock |
Choose from many different payment methods | Pay by cash or by card |
Digital gift card | Physical gift card |
Have some questions about buying cheap Steam gift cards at gas stations? Check the frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find your answer there, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. They’re here for you, 24/7!
At Startselect you can 100% buy your Steam cards safely online. With our safe payment options and instant email delivery, you’re guaranteed a quick and safe checkout. However, be aware of non-official retailers, as they might sell you broken or used Steam codes.
At Startselect you’ll receive your gift card code instantly on screen and via e-mail delivery. Other online retailers may have different shipping times. Always be sure to check this, before you purchase your gift card.
At Startselect you’ll receive your code on screen after purchase and via e-mail delivery. Other retailers may have a different approach to delivery, so always check this before purchasing your gift card.