How are Steam gifts delivered?
Steam gifts are delivered instantly through the Steam platform, allowing recipients to receive their gifts quickly and easily, with the main delay potentially being the time it takes for someone to accept a friend request, as gifts can only be sent to individuals already on the sender’s Steam friends list. Once a gift is purchased, the recipient receives an attractive e-mail card with a personal message from the sender and instructions on how to redeem the game.
Understanding the Steam Gift Delivery Process
The delivery of Steam gifts is a straightforward process that requires the sender and recipient to have a Steam account and for the recipient to be on the sender’s friend list.
Tracking and Managing Steam Gifts
To track Steam gifts, users can go to their gift inventory, click on ‘Pending Gifts’, and then select ‘View gift history’ to see the status of their gifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does it take a Steam gift to arrive?: Steam gifts are delivered instantly, with the main potential delay being the time it takes for someone to accept a friend request.
- How do I track my Steam gifts?: Users can track their Steam gifts by going to their gift inventory, clicking on ‘Pending Gifts’, and then selecting ‘View gift history’.
- How do I gift a game on Steam without being friends?: Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to gift a game to someone who is not on your Steam friends list, as Steam requires recipients to have a Steam account and be friends with the sender.
- Why can’t I send a Steam gift card to a friend?: Users must be friends with the recipient for at least 3 days before they can send a digital gift card, and they cannot use funds already present in their Steam Wallet to purchase the gift card.
- Can you send money from Steam wallet?: No, Wallet funds cannot be moved or withdrawn to a bank account, and once a Steam Wallet code has been redeemed on an account, the wallet funds are tied to that account.
- Can you send a Steam gift to someone else?: Yes, users can send a Steam gift to someone else by clicking “Add as Friend” next to their name, waiting for them to accept the friend request, and then sending the gift.
- Can someone gift you a game you already own on Steam?: No, users cannot gift a Steam game that the recipient already owns, and if someone wants to give a game to a friend, they must buy the game directly for them using the “gift” feature of Steam.
- How do I know if someone sent me a gift on Steam?: Recipients can find out if someone sent them a gift by clicking on their username in the top right corner, selecting “Account Details”, and then clicking on “View Gifts and Guest Passes”.
- Are Steam gifts anonymous?: No, Steam gifts are not anonymous, as the recipient will see the sender’s Steam profile name and/or the e-mail address associated with their account.
- Does Steam send a tracking number?: Yes, Steam includes the carrier and tracking information in the shipment confirmation email for physical orders.
- Can you refund Steam gifts?: Yes, unredeemed gifts may be refunded within the standard 14-day/two-hour refund period, and redeemed gifts may be refunded under the same conditions if the gift recipient initiates the refund.
- Why is my Steam gift not showing up?: If a Steam gift is not showing up, it may be because the recipient has not claimed it, as Steam gifts are not automatically added to the recipient’s account and require confirmation to accept.
- Are Steam digital gift cards instant?: Yes, Steam digital gift cards are delivered instantly by email, and recipients can use their Steam wallet codes to purchase games and other items on Steam.
- Do Steam gifts expire?: Yes, Steam gifts expire in thirty days if they are not redeemed, and some gifts may have additional restrictions or requirements, such as price differences between regions.
- What happens if you decline a Steam gift?: If a recipient declines a Steam gift, it will be returned to the sender’s gift inventory, where it can be gifted again, and Valve generally does not grant refunds in this case, as Steam already informs the user if the gift recipient already owns the game.