How it works

Guthaben Check helps you find the cheapest digital gift cards and subscriptions across multiple stores. Here's how.

Step 1

Compare prices

We automatically scan Eneba, Kinguin, G2A, Fanatical, CDKeys and more multiple times a day. You see the best price for every product at a glance, with price history charts and discount indicators.

Step 2

Click through to the store

When you find a deal you like, click the buy button. We redirect you directly to the product page on the store with the best price. If you don't have an account there yet, registration usually takes under a minute.

Step 3

Purchase and receive your key

Complete the purchase on the store. Most stores accept credit card, PayPal, and other common payment methods. After payment, you receive your digital code by email or directly on the store's website, usually within minutes.

Step 4

Redeem your code

Enter the code on the relevant platform (App Store, PlayStation Store, Steam, etc.) to add the credit or activate your subscription. Done, you saved money.

Bonus: Price alerts

Don't want to check every day? Set a price alert and we notify you via email or Telegram as soon as the price drops below your target.

Where you'll be buying

We compare prices across these stores. All are established marketplaces for digital keys and gift cards, but they differ in reputation, buyer protection, and pricing.

Eneba4.4 / 5

Lithuanian marketplace with competitive prices. Offers buyer protection through Eneba's own guarantee. Large selection of gift cards and game keys.

Buyer protectionEneba buyer protection, refund or replacement if code doesn't work
PaymentCredit card, PayPal, Crypto
DeliveryInstant (email)
Kinguin4.2 / 5

Polish marketplace, one of the largest in Europe. Offers an optional 'Kinguin Buyer Protection' add-on for an extra fee that covers non-working keys.

Buyer protectionOptional Buyer Protection add-on (~€0.50), recommended for higher-value purchases
PaymentCredit card, PayPal, Paysafecard
DeliveryInstant (email)
G2A3.9 / 5

Large global marketplace. Has been controversial in the past due to seller fraud issues, but has since improved verification. Offers G2A Plus subscription with enhanced buyer protection.

Buyer protectionG2A Money Back Guarantee (included), 30-day claims for non-working keys
PaymentCredit card, PayPal, Paysafecard, Crypto
DeliveryInstant (email)
Fanatical4.6 / 5

UK-based authorized retailer (not a marketplace). Keys are sourced directly from publishers, so the risk of invalid keys is very low. Slightly higher prices but more reliable.

Buyer protectionAuthorized retailer, keys sourced directly from publishers. Full refund for non-working keys.
PaymentCredit card, PayPal
DeliveryInstant (email)
CDKeys4.7 / 5

UK-based retailer with a focus on competitive pricing. Sources keys from wholesale distributors. Good reputation and reliable delivery.

Buyer protectionFull refund for non-working keys. Responsive support team.
PaymentCredit card, PayPal
DeliveryInstant (email)

Fees and methodology

How we factor payment fees into the final price, and why the number stays an estimate.

Estimated, not guaranteed

For each store and payment method we store a typical fee rate based on publicly communicated surcharges. Most stores only show the exact fee at checkout, and some scale it by amount or card issuer. Our numbers reflect the average case, not every edge case.

Varies by country and payment method

Fees differ by region (DE, NL, AT often have their own surcharges) and by the payment method you pick. PayPal and credit card usually cost more than SEPA or crypto. By default we show the list price without fees; switch payment method in the toolbar to factor them in.

Always verify at checkout

Never rely on our estimate alone. The store shows the final fee on its payment page, usually before you confirm the purchase. If you see a discrepancy of more than 1 to 2 percent, drop us a note at kontakt@guthabencheck.de and we'll update the data.

Risks and what to know

Marketplaces vs. authorized retailers

Eneba, Kinguin, and G2A are marketplaces, third-party sellers list keys there. This means prices are lower, but there's a small risk of receiving an invalid or region-locked key. Fanatical and CDKeys are authorized retailers that source keys directly, which is safer but sometimes slightly more expensive.

Buyer protection matters

Always check whether buyer protection is included or optional. On Kinguin, the protection add-on costs about €0.50 and is worth it for purchases over €20. On G2A and Eneba, basic protection is included.

Region locks

Some keys are region-locked. We show products for the German/EU region by default. Always verify the region on the store page before purchasing, especially for game keys.

Payment security

All stores listed here use HTTPS and support secure payment methods like PayPal and credit cards. We recommend using PayPal for additional buyer protection on marketplace purchases.

The service is free. We earn a small commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.