Can You Use a Steam Gift Card on the Epic Games Store?

No, a Steam gift card can't be used on the Epic Games Store. A Steam gift card adds money to your Steam Wallet, and Steam Wallet money can only be spent on Steam. Epic is a completely separate company with its own store, accounts and payments, so it has no way to take Steam funds, and Steam has no way to send them.

Key facts

• Steam Wallet money can only be spent on Steam; Epic Games Store doesn't accept it.
• Steam Wallet funds can't be withdrawn, transferred or converted into other stores' credit.
• Fortnite isn't sold on Steam, so a Steam card can't buy V-Bucks.
• Epic gives away free games every week that are yours to keep once claimed.
• Wallet funds don't expire in most countries; Japan is the exception, where unused funds lapse after six months.

That doesn't mean you're stuck. Depending on the game, there are a few good alternatives.

What to do instead

1. Check if the game is on Steam

Plenty of games that start as Epic exclusives come to Steam later, sometimes after a year. Search Steam for the title, and if it's there, add it to your wishlist so Steam tells you when it goes on sale. Then your Steam card covers it.

2. Claim Epic's free games

Epic gives away free games every week, and they're yours to keep once claimed. Before buying a game on Epic, check whether it's been free recently or is coming up. Our list of legit ways to get free PC games covers Epic's giveaways alongside others.

3. Pay on Epic another way

Epic takes cards, PayPal and various local payment methods, which differ by country. Check the options at Epic's checkout.

4. Spend your Steam card on something else

If the game you want isn't on Steam, your card is still worth its full value on Steam. Wallet funds don't expire in most countries (Japan is the exception), so there's no rush. What you can buy with a Steam gift card lists the options.

Which gift card works where

If you were given a Steam card but play on Epic

This happens a lot with presents. A few honest options:

• Keep it for later. Many games come to Steam eventually, and Steam's seasonal sales make the card stretch further. Our Steam sale calendar shows when.
• Pass it on unredeemed. If you haven't redeemed it, the code is still worth its full value to someone who plays on Steam in the same currency.
• Ask the giver for a swap. If it was bought recently and unredeemed, the shop's return policy may allow an exchange. Once redeemed, the money stays on your Steam account for good.

Don't sell the code to a stranger online. Gift card resale is a common scam route, and you have no recourse if the buyer disputes the payment.

What about Fortnite?

Fortnite is made by Epic and isn't sold on Steam, so Steam money can't buy V-Bucks. On PC, V-Bucks are bought through Epic, or with a V-Bucks gift card redeemed on your Epic account. On consoles, they're bought through the console's own store, so a PSN or Xbox card works there. Buying V-Bucks and Robux with gift cards covers every platform.

Don't try to "convert" Steam money

You'll see websites offering to swap Steam Wallet funds or Steam items for other gift cards or cash. These are risky at best: they break Steam's rules on trading, they're a common way to get scammed, and Steam wallet money can't legitimately leave Steam. Can you transfer Steam wallet money? explains what Steam does and doesn't allow.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy Epic Games Store games on Steam?

Only if the publisher also sells them on Steam. Many former Epic exclusives arrive on Steam later; wishlist them there to be notified.

Is there a gift card that works on both Steam and Epic?

No single store card works on both. Each store takes its own payment methods, so choose a card for the store you actually use.

Can I use Steam Wallet money on Epic Games?

No. Steam Wallet funds can only be spent on Steam. The Epic Games Store doesn't accept them.

Can I buy Fortnite V-Bucks with a Steam gift card?

No. Fortnite isn't on Steam. Use a V-Bucks gift card or Epic's payment options on PC, or a PlayStation or Xbox card on those consoles.

Can I transfer my Steam balance to Epic?

No. There's no way to move money between Steam and Epic, and no legitimate service can do it for you.

Which gift card should I get for PC games?

If you mostly play on Steam, a Steam gift card. XPReward's store has Steam cards from $25 alongside PlayStation and Xbox ones, so you can pick whichever matches where you play.

Sources

Steam wallet rules checked on 2 November 2026 against:

• Steam Support: Steam Wallet FAQ
• Steam Subscriber Agreement