How Much Have I Spent on Steam? How to See Your Total (2026)
October 26, 2026
To see how much you've spent on Steam, open Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > External Funds Used. The figure labelled TotalSpend is the total money you've added to the account from outside Steam, in US dollars.
Key facts
- TotalSpend counts card and PayPal payments and redeemed Steam gift cards and wallet codes.
- Community Market sales and purchases don't count, because that money moves inside Steam.
- OldSpend covers spending before April 2015. PWSpend and ChinaSpend cover Perfect World and Steam China.
- In-game purchases that charge your card outside Steam's checkout aren't included.
- Purchase History, in the same menu, lists every transaction in your wallet currency.
Fair warning: for long-time Steam users, that number can be a shock.
What the numbers mean
The page shows a few figures. Here's what each one is:
| Field | What it means |
|---|---|
| TotalSpend | Total money added to your account from outside Steam, in US dollars |
| OldSpend | Spending from before mid-April 2015, recorded separately |
| PWSpend | Funds through Perfect World, the former Steam China partner |
| ChinaSpend | Funds through Steam China |
For most people outside China, TotalSpend is the only number that matters. If your account uses another currency, Steam converts it to US dollars for this page, so it won't match your bank statement exactly.
What counts as "external funds"
"External" means money that came from outside Steam: card and PayPal payments, and Steam gift cards and wallet codes you redeemed. It doesn't double-count money moving around inside Steam. If you sell an item on the Community Market and spend that money on a game, it was never external money, so it doesn't add to the total.
That has two effects worth knowing about:
- Market trading doesn't inflate the number. Selling trading cards and spending the proceeds won't change it.
- Gift cards you were given do count. A $50 Steam card from a birthday shows up as $50 of external funds, even though you didn't pay for it.
What the total leaves out
- In-game purchases made outside Steam's checkout. Games that sell currency through their own launcher or website, and charge your card directly, aren't on this page.
- Steam hardware bought from other retailers.
- Refunds may be shown differently. If you want an exact accounting, use the purchase history instead.
For the full breakdown: Purchase History
If you want every purchase, not just the total, go to Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > Purchase History (also linked from Account details). It lists every transaction with its date, what you bought, the payment method and the amount. That includes wallet top-ups, Market purchases, gifts and refunds.
Want to know what your library is worth?
That's a different question. Your spend is what you actually paid. Your library value is what all your games would cost at today's full prices, and it's usually much higher because of sales and bundles. Third-party tools such as SteamDB's calculator estimate it from your public profile. Be careful with any site that asks for your Steam password to do this. A genuine tool only needs your public profile or "Sign in through Steam", and our guide on whether Sign in through Steam is safe explains how to check.
Turning the number into a budget
If TotalSpend made you wince, a few habits keep it under control:
- Buy only on sale. Most games are discounted several times a year. Steam sale dates for 2026 and 2027 lists the big ones, and wishlist sale alerts tell you when a game you want drops in price.
- Use the refund window. Steam refunds almost any game played under 2 hours within 14 days. Steam's refund policy has the fine print.
- Fund your wallet with gift cards instead of a saved card. It's a natural spending cap. When the wallet's empty, you stop.
- Earn some of it back. A rewards site turns spare time into Steam credit. XPReward prices a $25 Steam card at 3,600 points, so some of your next games can be paid for without touching your bank card.
For more ways to stretch a budget, see the cheapest way to buy Steam games.
Frequently asked questions
How do I see how much money I've spent on Steam?
Go to Help > Steam Support > My Account > Data Related to Your Steam Account > External Funds Used. TotalSpend is your lifetime total in US dollars.
Does TotalSpend include Steam gift cards?
Yes. Redeemed Steam gift cards and wallet codes count as external funds, including cards you were given.
Does the Steam Market count towards total spend?
No. Market sales and purchases move money inside Steam, so they don't add to the external funds total.
Why is my Steam total in dollars when I pay in another currency?
The External Funds Used page converts everything to US dollars. Your purchase history shows each transaction in your wallet's own currency.
How can I get Steam games without spending more money?
Use earned gift cards for part of your spending. XPReward members swap offer points for Steam codes at 144 points per dollar. Open a free account to see the offers in your country.
Sources
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