Kinguin vs G2A: store type, fees and refunds

Published 2 October 2026 · Checked on the official pages on 2 October 2026.

Kinguin or G2A? We compare only what their official terms and pages say, checked on 2 October 2026. Game prices change daily, so check the final cart price on both.

Short answer: Both are a marketplace with third-party sellers, so the differences are fees, refunds and payment (table below).

	Kinguin	G2A
Type	Marketplace (third-party sellers)	Marketplace (third-party sellers)
Company	Kinguin Digital Limited, Hong Kong	G2A.COM Limited (Hong Kong) and other group entities
Key source	Marketplace: third-party sellers.	Marketplace: third-party sellers.
Extra fees	Service fee at purchase (amount varies); “Kinguin Buyer Protection” is a separate, non-refundable fee.	Optional paid “G2A Plus” subscription.
Refunds	Refunds possible up to 60 days after the transaction, to Kinguin balance or the original method.	Depends on each seller's own policy.
Payment	PayPal, card, bank transfer, Klarna (depends on billing country).	not clearly published
	Official site	Official site

Kinguin: worth knowing

2015: Ubisoft deactivated Far Cry 4 keys originally bought with stolen cards and resold on marketplaces including Kinguin.

G2A: worth knowing

2019: offered developers 10× the value of keys proven sold illegally; one studio (Factorio) received USD 39,600 for 198 keys.

Sources: static.kinguin.net · support.kinguin.net · gameinformer.com

Sources: www.g2a.com · supporthub.g2a.com · www.g2a.com · gamespot.com

Frequently asked questions

Kinguin or G2A: which is safer?

Kinguin: marketplace with third-party sellers. G2A: marketplace with third-party sellers. The risk depends mostly on the seller and the refund policy.

What refund policy do Kinguin and G2A have?

Kinguin: Refunds possible up to 60 days after the transaction, to Kinguin balance or the original method. G2A: Depends on each seller's own policy.