STEAMPOWERED — Steam Bank Charge Explained

STEAMPOWERED on your bank statement may relate to Steam, which is listed in the Technology category. Steam is Valve's PC gaming platform, and charges cover game purchases, downloadable content, in-game items and Steam Wallet top-ups. Amounts vary by purchase, and Steam has no fixed subscription, so recurring identical charges are unusual.

What Is the STEAMPOWERED Charge?

STEAMPOWERED may relate to Steam, which is listed in the Technology category.

Steam is Valve's PC gaming platform, and charges cover game purchases, downloadable content, in-game items and Steam Wallet top-ups. Amounts vary by purchase, and Steam has no fixed subscription, so recurring identical charges are unusual. They usually appear as STEAM PURCHASE or STEAMGAMES.COM.

STEAMPOWERED is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a STEAMPOWERED Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Steam by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Steam account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Steam directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Steam Use on Bank Statements?

Steam may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About STEAMPOWERED

What is STEAMPOWERED on my bank statement?

STEAMPOWERED is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Steam, which is listed in the Technology category. Steam is Valve's PC gaming platform, and charges cover game purchases, downloadable content, in-game items and Steam Wallet top-ups. Amounts vary by purchase, and Steam has no fixed subscription, so recurring identical charges are unusual. They usually appear as STEAM PURCHASE or STEAMGAMES.COM. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is STEAMPOWERED on my bank statement?

STEAMPOWERED is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel STEAMPOWERED?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Steam account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Steam directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Steam and all its known transaction codes, visit the Steam merchant page.