PayPal has quietly cut back its support for Steam purchases, now only processing transactions in six currencies: Euros (EUR), Canadian Dollars (CAD), British Pound Sterling (GBP), Japanese Yen (JPY), Australian Dollars (AUD), and United States Dollars (USD). 
This news comes directly from a statement shared by Steam Support, after weeks of user confusion and speculation.
According to Valve, the change took effect in early July 2025 when PayPal informed them that its acquiring bank for certain currencies was immediately ending all Steam-related payment processing outside the six listed currencies. While Valve says they hope to reintroduce PayPal support for other currencies, there’s no clear timeline. In the meantime, they’re evaluating alternative payment methods for affected users, suggesting options like topping up a Steam Wallet instead.
The announcement confirms what many players had already noticed: PayPal payments were failing in unsupported regions, sparking debates about ownership, DRM, and the role of digital storefronts. Some users argue this is just another example of modern gaming stripping away true ownership rights, recalling the days when you could buy a boxed copy without needing an online platform. Others point out that Steam isn’t just a store – it offers essential developer tools, cloud saves, achievements, security against fraud, and massive reach for game discovery, which is why most studios still prefer it despite the commission fees.
Meanwhile, conspiracy theories are swirling about the timing, with some speculating the change could be linked to payment processors pressuring Valve over certain adult or NSFW titles. Valve hasn’t confirmed any connection, but the sudden and sweeping nature of PayPal’s restriction has left many suspicious.
For now, if your currency isn’t on the list, you’ll need to find another way to buy your games – or wait and hope PayPal’s support widens again.