Official
Steam Community Market
The official, safest, locked-in marketplace
Seller fee
~15% (5% Steam + 10% game)
Buyer fee
0%
Min payout
$0.03
Payout time
N/A (Steam Wallet only)
Overview
The Steam Community Market is Valve's official marketplace. It's the safest place to trade since it's run by Valve, but it has a 15% combined fee and any money you make is permanently stuck inside your Steam Wallet.
Expert review
Our verdict on Steam Community Market
3.3 / 5
Editor score
Run by Valve, so the safety ceiling is as high as it gets — every trade is on first-party servers and there's literally zero scam risk. The catch is the ~15% combined fee and the fact that every cent you make is permanently trapped inside Steam Wallet. Useful for funding more games or skins, useless for real cashout.
Pros
- Maximum safety — run by Valve
- No external account needed
- Instant trades
- Zero scam risk
Cons
- Funds locked to Steam Wallet forever
- Highest combined fee
- 7-day market hold
✓ Best for
- Absolute beginners
- Buying more Steam games with skin value
- Zero-risk safety priority
✗ Not best for
- Cashing out to real money
- Lowest fees
- PayPal/SEPA payouts
Supported games
Regions
Payout methods
Safety & scam-risk notes
- Always log in via the official URL — bookmark it, don't trust Google ads.
- Enable Steam Mobile Authenticator before any trade. Disable Steam API keys you don't need.
- No legitimate marketplace asks for your Steam password. Steam Community Market uses Steam-API trade offers only.
- For larger withdrawals expect KYC (ID + selfie) under EU/US AML rules.
Frequently asked questions
Is Steam Community Market safe to use in 2026?+
Steam Community Market has been operating since 2013 with a community rating of 4.0/5 across 250,000+ reviews. Maximum safety — run by Valve As with any third-party site, enable Steam Mobile Authenticator, never share API keys, and double-check the URL before signing in.
What are the fees on Steam Community Market?+
Sellers pay ~15% (5% Steam + 10% game). Buyers pay 0%. Fees can change — confirm on the platform before listing. Last checked June 2026.
How fast are payouts from Steam Community Market?+
Typical payout time is N/A (Steam Wallet only). Available payout methods: Steam Wallet. Minimum payout is $0.03.
Which regions does Steam Community Market support?+
Steam Community Market is available in: Global.
Who is Steam Community Market best for?+
Best for: Absolute beginners; Buying more Steam games with skin value; Zero-risk safety priority. Not best for: Cashing out to real money; Lowest fees; PayPal/SEPA payouts.
Does Steam Community Market require KYC verification?+
Most platforms require ID verification (KYC) for larger withdrawals (typically over $1,000–$2,000 equivalent) under EU and US anti-money-laundering rules. Small cashouts usually don't require it. Check Steam Community Market's help center for current thresholds.
Ready to try Steam Community Market?
Visit the official site directly. Always confirm the URL.
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