Gaming platforms each run on their own closed wallet system — you can't spend a Steam balance on the Epic Games Store, or an Xbox gift card balance on PlayStation. If you're buying a gift card for yourself or someone else, matching it to the right platform matters more than the card itself. Here's a quick rundown of what each one actually covers.
Steam Wallet Code
The most universally useful one if the recipient is a PC gamer, since Steam has by far the largest PC game catalog and the balance never expires. It also covers DLC, in-game items, and Steam Trading Cards, not just full game purchases.
Epic Games Store Gift Card
Worth it specifically for Fortnite V-Bucks and Epic-exclusive titles. If the person you're buying for plays mostly Epic-exclusive games or lives in Fortnite, this is more directly useful than a Steam code.
EA App / Origin Gift Card and Ubisoft Connect Gift Card
These are the right pick if the recipient specifically plays EA sports titles (FC, Madden) or Ubisoft franchises (Assassin's Creed, Far Cry) through their native launchers rather than through Steam.
Battle.net Gift Card
The correct choice for Blizzard games specifically — World of Warcraft subscription time, Overwatch 2 coins, Diablo, and Hearthstone all run through Battle.net's own wallet, separate from every other platform on this list.
GOG.com Gift Card
The niche but important option for anyone who prefers DRM-free games — GOG sells games without copy protection or launcher requirements, which some players specifically seek out.
Quick rule of thumb
Ask which launcher the person actually has installed before buying. A gift card for the wrong platform is essentially unusable — there's no cross-platform conversion between any of these wallets. When in doubt, Steam is the safest general-purpose choice for PC gamers, since it covers the widest catalog.
All of these are in our Gaming Gift Cards category, delivered instantly by email after paying with crypto.