Steam: All payment methods at a glance

There are several payment methods available on Steam to buy the games. We introduce you to the payment methods available on Steam.

These payment methods are available on Steam

If you want to buy a game on Steam, you can pay in different ways. You have the following options:

• You can pay via PayPal or choose GiroPay or Sofortüberweisung. WebMoney, paysafecard, JCB and Skrill are also available. You can also pay by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
• The payment information is encrypted by Steam and can be saved for the next purchase, so that you do not have to enter it again.
• PayPal is considered a safe payment method, because thanks to PayPal buyer protection you will get your money back if you have not received your goods. GiroPay is just as secure as payment via online banking because you confirm all payments with your TAN. However, you are not protected against bad purchases. You can find out how secure Skrill and Sofortüberweisung are in the relevant practical tips. When paying by credit card, you can have your bank rebook unlawful payments.

We will show you how to top up your Steam balance in the next practical tip.