Why Can’t I Pay with PayPal Balance on Steam?

You can’t pay with PayPal balance on Steam if you don’t have enough funds in your PayPal account or if your PayPal account is not properly linked to your Steam account. To make a payment with PayPal without having a credit card linked to your PayPal account, you must have the total amount of your purchase in your PayPal account balance.

Understanding PayPal Payments on Steam

To use your PayPal balance to pay on Steam, you need to ensure that you have selected the correct payment option during checkout.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can I use my PayPal balance to pay on Steam?: Yes, you can use your PayPal balance to pay on Steam, but you must have enough funds in your PayPal account.
2. How do I pay with PayPal balance instead of credit card on Steam?: To pay with your PayPal balance instead of a credit card on Steam, go to the payment options on the Steam purchase window and change from “My PayPal” to “PayPal“, then you should be able to choose PayPal Balance or any cards added.
3. Can I pay in 4 with PayPal?: Yes, Pay in 4 will appear as a payment method for eligible shopping cart values between $30 to $1,500 when you check out with PayPal, but not every application will be approved.
4. Why was I denied PayPal Pay in 4?: You may have been denied PayPal Pay in 4 due to several factors, including your credit score, transaction history with PayPal, and repayment performance on open or prior loans.

Steam and PayPal Integration

5. Does Steam not use PayPal anymore?: No, Steam still accepts PayPal as a payment method for purchasing games and other content.
6. How do I add funds to Steam with PayPal?: You can add funds to your Steam Wallet using PayPal by selecting PayPal as your payment method during checkout.
7. What payments does Steam accept?: Steam accepts various payment methods, including PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB.

Refunds and Returns

8. Can you refund Steam balance?: Yes, you may request a refund for Steam Wallet funds within fourteen days of purchase if they were purchased on Steam and if you have not used any of those funds.
9. Is the Steam refund lawsuit real?: The Steam refund lawsuit is real, but it is a class-action lawsuit on behalf of PC-game developers and Steam users, and users must file individual arbitration claims to receive compensation.
10. Can I return a Steam gift card to Walmart?: Walmart does not refund gift cards unless you are in a state that has a law requiring them to offer to do so.

Using PayPal on Steam

11. Can I use my Steam funds to buy a game?: Yes, funds in your Steam Wallet may be used for the purchase of any game on Steam or within a game that supports Steam transactions.
12. How do I pay with 4 PayPal on Steam?: To pay with PayPal Pay in 4 on Steam, select PayPal at checkout, then choose Pay in 4, confirm your payment dates, and divide your purchase into 4 interest-free installments.
13. How do I enable PayPal pay in 4?: To enable Buy Now Pay Later (Pay in 4), navigate to your PayPal Checkout settings and enable Pay in 4 at the bottom of the settings panel.

Troubleshooting

14. Why is Steam not letting me pay?: If you are having trouble paying on Steam, it may be due to a failed AVS (Address Verification) or CVV2 check with your bank, and Steam will not collect the funds that your bank has put on hold.
15. Can you get a Steam refund after 2 hours?: Yes, Steam’s policy is that you can get a refund on any game you purchase if you request it within 14 days of purchase and if you have played it for less than 2 hours.