How to Buy Steam Wallet Credit with iDEAL in Europe

How iDEAL Works for This Purchase

iDEAL is the Netherlands' leading online bank payment method, used by tens of millions of Dutch consumers for online shopping. When you buy Steam Wallet credit with iDEAL, you are redirected directly to your own bank's secure login page, where you authorise the payment. The transfer completes instantly and there is no card number or extra account required.

For Steam Wallet credit, there are two routes. If you have a Dutch bank account, you can add funds directly in the Steam store at checkout using iDEAL. Alternatively, you can purchase a Steam Wallet gift card code from a third-party retailer that accepts iDEAL, then redeem the code inside Steam. The gift card route is useful if iDEAL does not appear as a direct option on your Steam account.

Step-by-Step: Buying Steam Wallet Credit with iDEAL

Step 1: Decide on direct top-up or gift card

If you have a Dutch bank account, you can top up your Steam Wallet directly in the Steam store. If you prefer a gift card or if iDEAL is not available directly on your account, use a third-party retailer instead.

Step 2: Add funds directly in the Steam store

Log in to Steam and go to Account Details, then select Add funds to your Steam Wallet. Choose the amount, select iDEAL as the payment method, pick your bank from the list, and complete the authorisation in your banking app or browser. Funds appear in your Steam Wallet straight away.

Step 3: Buy a Steam Wallet code from a retailer

If using a third-party retailer, go to a platform that accepts iDEAL and sells Steam Wallet codes for Europe:

Select the denomination you need (€5, €10, €20, €25, €50 or €100), choose iDEAL at checkout, select your bank, and approve the payment. Your code arrives by email, typically within a few minutes.

Step 4: Redeem the code on Steam

Open Steam, click your account name at the top right, and select Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code. Enter the code exactly as it appears in your email and click Continue. The amount is credited to your Steam Wallet immediately and is ready to spend on any game or in-game purchase in the Steam store.

Fees, Limits, and Availability

iDEAL carries no consumer transaction fee. Your bank processes the payment as a standard online bank transfer at no extra cost. Third-party retailers list Steam Wallet codes at face value in most cases, though prices can vary slightly between sellers, so compare before buying.

iDEAL is available to holders of accounts at participating Dutch banks, including ING, ABN AMRO, Rabobank, and SNS. Transaction limits are set by your own bank. Steam Wallet denominations available via iDEAL typically start at €5.

Availability is primarily the Netherlands. Some Belgian users may find iDEAL supported at certain retailers, but Bancontact is the more widely accepted option in Belgium.