Cash Out Guide

How to Sell CS2 SkinsFor Real Money

Complete guide to cashing out your CS2 inventory. Compare marketplaces, understand fees, and learn how to safely convert skins to real money.

Important: Steam Market only pays to Steam Wallet. To get real money, you must use third-party marketplaces.

Where to Sell CS2 Skins

Compare the top marketplaces for selling skins.

Buff163

2.5% fees

Payout: Alipay, Bank Transfer

Pros

  • Lowest fees
  • Best prices
  • Huge market

Cons

  • China-focused
  • VPN often needed
  • CNY currency

Skinport

5-12% fees

Payout: PayPal, Bank, Crypto

Pros

  • Global access
  • Fast payouts
  • Easy to use

Cons

  • Higher fees
  • Lower prices than Buff

DMarket

3-7% fees

Payout: PayPal, Crypto, Bank

Pros

  • Good prices
  • Multiple payout options
  • Fast

Cons

  • KYC required
  • Fees add up

Steam Market

15% fees

Payout: Steam Wallet only

Pros

  • Instant sale
  • No external account
  • Safe

Cons

  • Cannot cash out
  • Highest fees
  • Wallet locked

How to Sell Step by Step

1

Choose Marketplace

Pick a reputable site based on your needs

2

Create Account

Sign up and complete verification (KYC)

3

List Your Skins

Set prices and transfer items to the site

4

Cash Out

Withdraw to PayPal, bank, or crypto

Stay Safe When Selling

Never share your Steam password or API key
Use Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator
Only use well-known, reputable marketplaces
Check site reviews and history before selling
Start with small transactions to test
Beware of phishing sites with similar URLs

Know Your Inventory Value

Before selling, know exactly what your skins are worth. SteamLedger tracks real-time prices so you never undersell.

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