How to Gift Money on Steam
You need to have a Steam account to send someone a digital Steam gift card. You must also add the recipient to your Steam friends list. The person must be on your friends’ list for three days before you can send them a gift card.
Purchase Gift Cards From the Steam Client
You can also buy gift cards from the Steam client. Go to the Store tab and select Now Available on Steam under Gift Cards. The process is the same as using a web browser.
What Are Steam Digital Gift Cards?
In addition to gifting games on Steam, you can now send digital gift cards through email. Gift cards come in predetermined amounts from $5 to $100. You’ll even have the option to include a personalized message to the recipient. Gift cards can’t be purchased using funds from your Steam wallet; you must use PayPal or a credit card. The recipient will have the option to return the gift card, in which case Steam will refund you for the purchase.
How to Gift Games on Steam
If you know someone wants a specific game, you can buy a digital copy for them through Steam. They will receive an email with a link to download the game.
