Kinguin or G2A: where is buying keys safer?
Kinguin and G2A are both marketplaces: the keys there usually come from other sellers, not from the shop itself. So on both, how safe a purchase is depends on the seller and on the rules for keys that don't work. What each shop's terms say about this is in the table below. On price, Kinguin is ahead: in 11,089 of 11,696 direct comparisons (94.8%), as of 13 Nov 2026.
The direct price comparison
11,696 direct comparisons across 9,917 games
| Result | Comparisons | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kinguin cheaper | 11,089 | 94.8% |
| G2A cheaper | 604 | 5.2% |
| Same price | 3 | 0% |
We count every key that both shops have in stock right now and that activates in the EU: the same game, the same platform, the same edition. For each shop, its lowest list price counts. Checkout fees are not included.
The typical price gap between the two shops is 36.6% (median). As of 13 Nov 2026.
Popular games compared directly
Standard edition Steam keys from the Steam top sellers that both shops carry right now. As of 13 Nov 2026. Of these 10 games, Kinguin is cheaper for 10 and G2A for 0.
| Game | Kinguin | G2A |
|---|---|---|
| €9.11 | €11.35 | |
| €12.32 | €13.92 | |
| €6.81 | €9.22 | |
| €22.82 | €26.03 | |
| €7.65 | €9.14 | |
| €41.76 | €44.25 | |
| €2.42 | €3.92 | |
| €9.47 | €11.30 | |
| €22.33 | €25.77 | |
| €18.32 | €22.76 |
Sellers, fees and refunds
| Kinguin | G2A | |
|---|---|---|
| Marketplace or store? | A marketplace. Kinguin's terms say users trade with each other there, and only merchants may sell, not private people. | A marketplace. G2A's terms say G2A is not the seller unless stated otherwise. Sales are made between seller and buyer, and G2A provides the technology. |
| Price at checkout | A service fee is added at checkout. The terms say it is only calculated there and shown before you confirm the purchase. | What counts is the amount in the last step of the order. G2A's terms name a 2.49% currency conversion fee for buyers who pay in a currency other than the one the offer is listed in. |
| If a key does not work | The terms say the sellers are liable if a key does not work. You report the problem in the Resolution Center in your account. If you and the seller do not agree, Kinguin decides and can offer a replacement or order a refund. | G2A says each seller has their own return policy. It is in the terms of the seller you buy from. |
| Offers in stock | 61,954 | 34,380 |
| Cheapest shop for | 73.2% of the games another shop also sells | 4.4% of the games another shop also sells |
Checked on 11 Nov 2026 on the shops' official pages. static.kinguin.net/cms/Kinguin_net_Terms_and_Conditions_a1e851902a/Kinguin_net_Terms_and_Conditions_a1e851902a.pdf, g2a.com/de/terms-and-conditions, supporthub.g2a.com/marketplace/en/Buying/our-sellers-return-policies
Frequently asked questions
Kinguin or G2A, where is buying keys safer?
Kinguin and G2A are both marketplaces: the keys there usually come from other sellers, not from the shop itself. So on both, how safe a purchase is depends on the seller and on the rules for keys that don't work. What each shop's terms say about this is in the table below. On price, Kinguin is ahead: in 11,089 of 11,696 direct comparisons (94.8%), as of 13 Nov 2026.
Are the prices at Kinguin and G2A final prices?
No. The comparison uses list prices, and fees can be added at checkout. So compare the amount in the last step of your order.
Do Kinguin and G2A sell the keys themselves?
No, both are marketplaces: independent sellers list the keys and the shop provides the platform. Check the seller's rating before you buy.