Redeeming a Steam wallet code takes under a minute once you know where the option is hidden. This guide shows the three ways to do it (desktop client, website, mobile app), what a South African wallet code is and why it has to match a South African account, what the error messages mean, and how to time a top-up for the next Steam sale.
What is a Steam wallet code?
A Steam wallet code adds a fixed rand amount to your Steam account balance, which you then spend on anything in the Steam store: games, DLC, in-game items, soundtracks. It is different from a game key, which unlocks one specific game. Evopoints sells South African (ZAR) wallet codes in R80, R250, R500 and R800, delivered by email within minutes, with no fee. The amount is added in rand, with no currency conversion.
Before you start
- A Steam account, free at store.steampowered.com. The account's store region must be South Africa, because the code is a ZAR code.
- The code from your Evopoints email, also saved under Profile → Order History.
- Either the Steam desktop client, a web browser, or the Steam mobile app.
Method 1: redeem in the Steam desktop client
- Open Steam and sign in.
- Click Games in the top menu bar.
- Choose Redeem a Steam Wallet Code…
- Paste the code and click Continue. The balance updates immediately and shows next to your account name.
Method 2: redeem on the Steam website
- Go to store.steampowered.com/account/redeemwalletcode and sign in.
- Paste the code and click Continue.
This works on any device with a browser, including a phone, so it is the quickest route if the client is not installed.
Method 3: redeem in the Steam mobile app
- Open the Steam app and sign in.
- Tap the Store tab, then Account Details.
- Under Store & Purchase History, tap Add funds to your Steam Wallet.
- Tap Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code, enter the code and tap Continue.
Steam in South Africa: rand pricing and regions
Steam prices the South African store in rand, so a R250 code is R250 of store credit, no exchange rate, no surprises. The flip side is that wallet codes are region-specific: a ZAR code redeems only on an account whose store country is South Africa. If you set up your account while abroad, check Account Details → Store country before buying; Steam lets you change it when you have a payment method from the new country, and funds already in your wallet stay in rand.
Timing your top-up for a Steam sale
Unredeemed codes do not expire, and redeemed funds stay in your wallet until spent. Buy the code when it suits you, redeem it on the morning the sale starts, and buy at sale prices without waiting for a card payment to clear. Steam's big sales are the Spring Sale (March), Summer Sale (late June to early July), Autumn Sale (late November) and Winter Sale (late December to early January), with smaller themed sales in between.
If the code is refused
- ✓"Invalid product code". Paste it from the email, hyphens included, no spaces before or after. Codes are not case-sensitive.
- ✓"Not available in your region". The account's store country is not South Africa. Change it under Account Details, or redeem on a South African account.
- ✓"Already redeemed". Check your wallet balance first. If the funds are not there, contact us with your order number: every code we sell is tracked and we can confirm its status with the issuer.
- ✓Balance not showing. Restart the client or refresh the page; the credit is applied the moment Steam accepts the code.
Gifting a Steam wallet code
Forward the email or send the code by WhatsApp. The recipient redeems it on their own South African account. It is the practical gift for a PC gamer because it does not guess the game: they pick from the store, and they can hold the credit for a sale.
Why buy from Evopoints?
- ZAR codes for South African accounts, no conversion.
- Instant delivery by email, kept in your order history.
- Pay your way: Visa, Mastercard, Ozow instant EFT or bank transfer.
- Trusted since 2013, over 300 000 orders fulfilled, with local support.
Frequently asked questions
How do I redeem a Steam code?
In the desktop client: Games, then Redeem a Steam Wallet Code, paste the code, Continue. On the web: store.steampowered.com/account/redeemwalletcode.
Where do I enter a Steam wallet code on my phone?
Steam app: Store tab, Account Details, Add funds to your Steam Wallet, Redeem a Steam Gift Card or Wallet Code. Or just use the website link above in your phone's browser.
Does Steam work in South Africa?
Yes. The South African store is priced in rand, and ZAR wallet codes from Evopoints add rand directly to your balance.
Do Steam wallet codes expire?
No. Unredeemed codes do not expire, and redeemed funds stay in your wallet until you spend them.
Can I use a South African Steam code on a foreign account?
No. ZAR codes redeem only on accounts whose store country is South Africa.
What is the difference between a Steam wallet code and a Steam gift card?
Nothing that matters when redeeming: both add credit to your wallet through the same screen. "Gift card" is usually the physical version sold in shops; the wallet code is the digital one.
Can I buy a specific game with a wallet code?
Yes. Redeem the code, then buy any game at the store price from your balance. A wallet code is store credit, not a key for one title.