There are many benefits to owning an active Steam account.

If it persists, check that you have at least $1 on the card you want to add.

Even after adding a payment method, Steam will attempt to debit your wallet first when making game purchases.

A man holding a card and making a payment on Steam on a MacBook

Additionally, you’re free to use PayPal to fund your Steam account.

After you get them,redeem the Steam wallet codesto fund your account.

Youll find all your games when you clickLibraryin the overhead menu.

User menu on steam with Account details highlighted

By funding your Steam wallet, you could have funds on-hand whenever you want to make a Steam purchase.

Store & Purchase History section in Steam preferences

Adding a card as a payment method on Steam

Adding funds to your Steam wallet menu

Add funds review window on Steam

Payment method dropdown menu on Steam

Steam’s Store page

Crusader Kings III Steam store page

Purchase game Steam review page

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