Steam Payment Methods | How to Pay on Steam in Germany

Steam has lots of payment methods to make buying your favourite games, DLC’s, credit and more as easy as possible. What payment methods are there, and how do you use them? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about Steam payment methods!

Last reviewed: April 2025

Which payment methods does Steam have?

At Steam, you can pay with lots of different payment methods like PayPal, credit card and paysafecard. Check the list below for all the payment methods:

Steam gift cards (payment with Steam Wallet)
PayPal
iDEAL
WebMoney
Credit card (Visa, Mastercard)
JCB
Trustly
paysafecard
Skrill

Pay at Steam with Steam Credit from Startselect

Prefer to top up your Steam Wallet with a gift card? At Startselect you can buy Steam cards with Klarna, and many other safe payment methods you can’t choose at Steam. Pick the amount you want, pay with your preferred payment method, and you’ll instantly receive your code on your screen and via email.

Steam Gift Card €10

10,00€

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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\/72572"}

Steam Gift Card €30

30,00€

{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"EUR","price":"30.00","url":"https:\/\/startselect.com\/de-en\/steam-gift-card-30\/72573"}

Steam Gift Card €35

35,00€

{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"EUR","price":"35.00","url":"https:\/\/startselect.com\/de-en\/steam-gift-card-35-eur\/74360"}

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\/72531"}

Steam Gift Card €60

60,00€

{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"EUR","price":"60.00","url":"https:\/\/startselect.com\/de-en\/steam-gift-card-60\/72532"}

Steam Gift Card €80

80,00€

{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Offer","priceCurrency":"EUR","price":"80.00","url":"https:\/\/startselect.com\/de-en\/steam-gift-card-80\/72533"}

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\/72570"}

Top up your Steam Wallet in 3 simple steps

Once you’ve purchased your Steam card, all you have to do is redeem the credit on Steam. Follow the steps below to top up your Steam Wallet.

Go to your Steam Wallet
Click on Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code
Fill in your gift card code and the credit will be wired to your Steam Wallet!

Refunds at Steam

Didn’t like the game you bought at Steam, or do you not have the correct requirements? No problem! You can request a refund for nearly any product on Steam. Make sure to check the terms & conditions of Steam.

Purchases at Steam with the following payment methods can only be refunded as Steam credit:

Mastercard
WebMoney
PayPal
Trustly
iDEAL
Visa
JBC

In Germany, you cannot get a refund for purchases made with paysafecard and Skrill.

Do you have any questions about payment methods on Steam or our Steam gift cards? Check out the frequently asked questions below. If you can’t find your answer there, you can always contact our customer support team. They’re here for you, 24/7!

How can I select a different payment method at Steam?

Using different payment methods on Steam is easy. Just choose the product you want, add it to your cart, and at checkout you can choose the payment method you want. All you have to do is fill in the information necessary for the specific method, and you’re done!

How can I set up my credit card as preferred payment method at Steam?

Do you always pay with a credit card on Steam? You can add your card to your profile to make purchasing games, credit and more extra smooth. To do this, follow the steps below:

Go to your account and click on Account Details
Click on Add a payment method to this account
Choose your payment method and fill out all the details
Click on Continue and you’re done!

Can I save multiple payment methods on my Steam account?

Yes, every time you make a purchase on Steam, you can select a different payment method every time you make a purchase. That means you’re never tied to a specific payment method and can change it every time.