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What is a Steam Key?

A Steam Key is a digital code that you can redeem on Steam. This digital Steam code allows you to put games or Steam credit that you purchased from third party retailers on your Steam account. But how long is a Steam key, and how can you add it to your Steam account? We at Startselect tell you everything you need to know about Steam keys!


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How to use Steam Keys

To activate a Steam Key, just follow the steps below:

  1. Log in to your Steam account.
  2. Click your account name in the top right of the site, then click Account details.
  3. Click “Add funds to your Steam Wallet”.
  4. Click “Redeem a Steam Wallet code”.
  5. Enter the Steam code that you received in your email, click on continue and you’re ready to play!

Where to add Steam Keys

You can add Steam Keys to your Wallet on Steam to spend the credit on awesome Steam games. You can find your Steam Wallet under your account.

How long is a Steam Key?

Steam Keys consist of 15 letters and numbers. The Steam codes are displayed like this: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX.

Steam Keys Benefits

Steam game Keys are an easy way to top up your Steam Wallet. You can pay for the Steam credit using your preferred payment method and afterwards add the amount to your wallet on the PC-gaming platform. Aside from that, the digital codes have the following benefits:

No expiry date
Valid on everything in the Steam shop
Added instantly to your Steam Wallet
You will be well prepared for the next Steam Sale!


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Where can I buy Keys for Steam?

At Startselect you find 100% valid Steam Keys. You can buy Steam PC games and Steam cards with a balance of between 10 and 100 euros. You will receive your digital Steam key within a few seconds after purchase.

Steam Gift Card €10
10,00
{ "@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "price": "10.00", "url": "https://startselect.com/de-en/steam-gift-card-10/70892" }
Steam Gift Card €20
20,00
{ "@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "price": "20.00", "url": "https://startselect.com/de-en/steam-gift-card-20/70903" }
Steam Gift Card €50
50,00
{ "@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "price": "50.00", "url": "https://startselect.com/de-en/steam-gift-card-50/71083" }
Steam Gift Card €100
100,00
{ "@context": "http://schema.org/", "@type": "Offer", "priceCurrency": "EUR", "price": "100.00", "url": "https://startselect.com/de-en/steam-gift-card-100/71206" }

Want to learn more about buying Steam Keys? Check out the link below: 

→ Buy Steam Keys


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Frequently asked questions about Steam Keys

Do you have a question about our Steam keys? Check out the frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find your question, don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. They’re here for you 24/7.

Yes, Steam Keys are tied to a specific region. Each Steam Account is associated with a specific currency (you can see this currency in the top right corner of your Steam Client). Activating a Steam code issued in a different currency than the one of your Steam Account can lead to errors.

No, unfortunately returns and refunds are not possible for Steam Keys.

Steam Keys don’t have an expiry date. So you can use the Steam code whenever you want!

As a user, reselling Keys for Steam is not allowed. Be careful of unofficial third party sellers as they may sell used or fake Steam codes.

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