PayPal is Not Working on Steam: How to Authorize it [4 Ways]

First, check the Steam server status and clear the app’s cache

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Updated onFebruary 28, 2024

updated onFebruary 28, 2024

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If PayPal payments on Steam are not working, you won’t be able to make purchases using this payment method. This isn’t a major issue if you have a card ready to use instead.

There are several reasons but the most common are problems with Steam servers or with the Steam browser cache. Sometimes glitches with Steam and PayPal can also cause this issue.

What can I do if PayPal is not working with Steam?

1. Check the Steam server status

2. Delete the Steam browser cache

3. Use Steam on your browser for the PayPal purchase

4. Unlink the PayPal account from your Steam client

What payment methods does Steam accept?

Steam accepts the following payment methods:

If PayPal is not working on Steam, try using the website or try connecting both services again. Sadly, this isn’t the only issue you can encounter, and we wrote aboutYour transaction cannot be completedandError initializing or updating your transactionerrors on Steam.

Payment errors affect cards as well, and many reportedSteam not accepting your card paymentsmessage while trying to make a purchase.

If you encounter any additional questions or curiosities related to today’s subject, feel free to describe them in the comment section listed below.

PayPal is Not Working on Steam: How to Authorize it [4 Ways]#

What can I do if PayPal is not working with Steam?#

1. Check the Steam server status#

2. Delete the Steam browser cache#

3. Use Steam on your browser for the PayPal purchase#

4. Unlink the PayPal account from your Steam client#

What payment methods does Steam accept?#