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CS.Trade review: fees, low-value skins and what to expect

CS.Trade lists no cash payout. Sales are credited as skins or site balance, and sources disagree on the seller fee, 5% or 10%.

4.5Gamezod rating, out of 5
Trust
4.0 / 5
Design
3.0 / 5
Payments
4.0 / 5
Support
4.5 / 5
Founded
2016
Contact options
FAQ, Live Chat, 24/7
Payment methodsVisaMastercardNettellerNeosurfQiwiSkrill

CS.Trade fees and payouts

Fees and limits change by item and country, so confirm on CS.Trade before you sell. Prices and the full fee sheet are on the CS.Trade marketplace page.

Seller fee

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Pros

  • Accepts items worth under $0.50
  • Supports CS2, Dota 2, Rust and TF2
  • Mix items from different games in one trade
  • No KYC required
  • $10 discount on a first trade

Cons

  • No cash payout
  • Seller fee not published as one figure
  • Support by ticket, no direct email
  • No mobile or desktop app

Where CS.Trade ranks

Is CS.Trade legit?

Yes. CS.Trade is run by Aimskins Sp. z o.o. in Krakow, Poland, and was founded in 2016. Its Trustpilot score is 4.6 from 347 reviews.

What CS.Trade is and who it suits

CS.Trade is a skin trading site for CS2, Dota 2, Rust and TF2. It accepts items worth less than $0.50, which suits traders with modest inventories.

It is a poor fit if you want cash out, since no payout is listed.

How to sign up

Sign in through Steam, add your Steam trade URL and provide an email address. No KYC is required. New users get a $10 discount on their first trade.

How trading works on CS.Trade

You can combine items from different games in a single trade, for example CS2, Dota 2, Rust and TF2 items together. The site also has a Float Checker tool for assessing skin quality and a SkinsWiki for background on items.

CS.Trade fees

CS.Trade does not publish a single seller fee. The trade screen shows what you give and what you get before you confirm, so check it there.

Can you cash out from CS.Trade?

No payout function is listed. Sales are credited as skins or site balance, and actual money cannot be withdrawn.

You can top up with Visa, Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, Qiwi, Neosurf or crypto such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Support and limits

Support works through tickets, with no direct email address. There is no mobile or desktop app.

Checklist before you trade

  • Check both sides of the trade on the confirm screen.
  • Plan to spend your balance on the site, because there is no cash payout.
  • Do not expect email support, because tickets are the channel.