Steam Community Market Review (2026)
★ 3.5/5 · ~15% fee · Steam Wallet credit only
The safest place to trade, but funds are locked to Steam and fees are the highest in the market.
Pros
- + Built into Steam - no third-party risk
- + Instant buy/sell
- + Huge liquidity
Cons
- - ~15% fee
- - Proceeds are non-withdrawable Steam Wallet credit
- - 7-day trade hold on purchases
Fees & payouts
Steam charges roughly 15% on every Market sale (a 10% Steam fee + a game-specific fee). Proceeds land in your Steam Wallet and can't be cashed out - only spent on Steam.
Safety
As Valve's first-party marketplace it's the safest option: no scams, no off-platform trades. The trade-off is the closed wallet economy and high fees.
FAQ
Can I withdraw money from the Steam Market?
No - Steam Market proceeds stay as Steam Wallet credit. Use a third-party marketplace if you want real cash.
Why is there a 7-day hold?
Steam applies a 7-day trade hold to Market purchases to reduce fraud.