Quick scoop: you can redeem a Steam gift card by opening Steam, going to your account details or wallet, and choosing Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code , then entering the code and confirming it. Steam’s wallet balance should update after the code is accepted.

Steps

  1. Open Steam on your PC or the Steam app on your phone.
  2. Sign in to the correct Steam account.
  3. Go to your account or wallet page.
  4. Select Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code.
  5. Enter the code exactly as printed.
  6. Confirm to add the funds to your Steam Wallet.

Useful tips

  • Double-check every character in the code, since a single typo can stop it from working.
  • Make sure you’re redeeming it on the correct account and region, since some cards are region-locked or currency-specific.
  • If you bought the card physically, scratch off the protective layer carefully before entering the code.

Where it appears

On desktop, the redemption option is commonly found through Account Details or the wallet/add-funds area, while the Steam client may also show it under the wallet or Games menu. On mobile, the app path is typically Wallet → Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code.

Mini example

If your card says a code like ABCD1-EFGH2-IJKL3, you would open Steam, go to the redemption page, type it in exactly, and hit continue so the balance is added to your wallet.

TL;DR

Open Steam, sign in, go to your wallet or account details, choose Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code , enter the code, and confirm.