Steam refunds usually take 24 to 48 hours for Steam Wallet credit, while refunds back to a card or bank can take up to 7 days after approval.

What affects the timing

  • Steam Wallet: often fastest, sometimes nearly immediate after approval, but commonly 24–48 hours.
  • Card or bank refund: usually takes several business days, and Steam says approved refunds can take up to 7 days to appear.
  • Weekends, holidays, and international payment methods can slow it down.

How to check

  • Look at your Steam purchase history for the refund status.
  • Watch for the approval email from Steam.
  • If it’s been more than 7 days after approval, contact your bank or payment provider.

Quick answer

For most people, the refund shows up in about 1–2 days , but up to a week is still normal depending on how you paid.