PSN credit: buy it from a key shop or the PlayStation Store?
Right now a key shop is worth a look: 6 of 7 common PSN cards for a German account cost less than their face value there, before any fee at checkout. The furthest below is the €10 card: from €8.05 at Driffle, €1.95 or 19.5% below face value (as of 14 Nov 2026). In the PlayStation Store you top up your wallet directly and pay exactly the amount you choose.
PSN credit in key shops: today's price against face value
| Card | Lowest price | Face value | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Gift Card €10 | €8.05at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €10 | −€1.95 (−19.5%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €20 | €16.10at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €20 | −€3.90 (−19.5%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €25 | €25.55at G2A+ service fee | €25 | +€0.55 (+2.2%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €50 | €40.69at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €50 | −€9.31 (−18.6%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €75 | €74.74at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €75 | −€0.26 (−0.3%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €80 | €65.98at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €80 | −€14.02 (−17.5%) |
| PlayStation Gift Card €100 | €80.99at Driffleno Plus, no Protect | €100 | −€19.01 (−19.0%) |
When a key shop is worth it
A key shop is only worth it when the amount at checkout is below the face value. Several shops add a service fee in the last step of the order. A card only a few cents below face value then costs more than in the PlayStation Store. The table only shows cards from Germany, because only they work with a German account.
Below face value today: €10 (from €8.05), €20 (from €16.10), €50 (from €40.69), €75 (from €74.74), €80 (from €65.98), and €100 (from €80.99).
Where you redeem PSN credit
- You enter the 12-digit code under Redeem code in the PlayStation Store: in your browser, on PS5, on PS4 or in the PlayStation App.
- Every purchase in the PlayStation Store uses your wallet first. If it does not cover the price, you pay the rest with another payment method.
- Child accounts have no wallet of their own. The family manager redeems a wallet code on their own account.
The card must match your account's country
- The voucher code must be for the same region as your account. The region of an account cannot be changed.
- On printed cards a flag shows the country.
If a code does not work
- Check that you entered all 12 digits correctly. Some codes have an expiry date.
- Each code can only be used once. Your account's transaction history shows whether it has been redeemed.
- If you are sure you did not redeem a code yourself, contact PlayStation Support with the purchase date and the seller. Sony may then ask for proof of purchase.
Credit stays on your account
- Wallet funds and content cannot be moved to another account. Check which account you are signed in with before you redeem.
- Sony says money added to your wallet cannot be refunded.
Checked on 12 Nov 2026 on PlayStation's pages. playstation.com/de-de/support/store/redeem-ps-store-voucher-code, playstation.com/de-de/support/store/ps-store-voucher-code-problems, playstation.com/de-de/support/store/ps-store-top-up-wallet
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth buying PSN credit from key shops?
Right now a key shop is worth a look: 6 of 7 common PSN cards for a German account cost less than their face value there, before any fee at checkout. The furthest below is the €10 card: from €8.05 at Driffle, €1.95 or 19.5% below face value (as of 14 Nov 2026). In the PlayStation Store you top up your wallet directly and pay exactly the amount you choose.
Does PSN credit from another country work?
No. The PlayStation help says the voucher code must be for the same region as your account, and the region cannot be changed. For a German account you need a card from Germany.
What can I do if a PSN code does not work?
Check the 12 digits and any expiry date. Each code can only be used once, and redeemed codes show in your transaction history. If you did not redeem it yourself, contact PlayStation Support with the purchase date and the seller.
Can I move or refund PSN credit?
No. Sony says wallet funds and content cannot be moved to other accounts, and money added to your wallet cannot be refunded.