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SkinsMonkey review: fees, deposits and how trading works

SkinsMonkey does not pay out cash. Selling gives site balance that can only be spent there, and the seller fee is listed at 10%.

4.5Gamezod rating, out of 5
Trust
4.5 / 5
Design
4.5 / 5
Payments
3.5 / 5
Support
5.0 / 5
Founded
2020
Payment methodsVisaMastercardAmerican ExpressBitcoin (BTC)Ethereum (ETH)Kinguin

SkinsMonkey fees and payouts

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

Seller fee

Paid out via

  • Balance cannot be withdrawn and can only be used on SkinsMonkey. Turning it into cash needs a separate cash-out service.OfficialSkinsMonkey help center

When the money arrives

Pros

  • Sales credited immediately as balance or skins
  • Supports CS2, Rust and Team Fortress 2
  • Crypto deposits carry no fee
  • Live chat support 24/7

Cons

  • No cash withdrawal, balance stays on the site
  • Deposits limited to $5 minimum and $1,000 maximum
  • Deposit fees of 3% to 10% on most methods

Where SkinsMonkey ranks

Is SkinsMonkey legit?

SkinsMonkey is operated by Virtual Asset Empire Ltd in Nicosia, Cyprus, and was founded in 2020. Its Trustpilot score is 4.6 from about 2,400 reviews.

Keep Steam Guard switched on, as on any trading site. Some users report delays during payment verification.

What SkinsMonkey is and who it suits

SkinsMonkey is a skin trading site for CS2, Rust and Team Fortress 2. You buy with a deposit or by swapping skins, and you can sell skins for site balance or for other skins. Instant trades can complete in as little as 30 seconds.

It suits traders who want to turn skins into other skins or spend the proceeds on the site. If you need real money out, look elsewhere.

Can you withdraw money from SkinsMonkey?

No. Balance cannot be withdrawn and can only be used on SkinsMonkey. Turning the balance into cash needs a separate third-party cash-out service.

How to sell on SkinsMonkey

Selling gives you site balance or other skins immediately, so there is no payout step to wait for. The fee is built into the price you are offered.

How to buy on SkinsMonkey

You can buy skins for CS2, Rust and Team Fortress 2. Buyers pay a 7% fee. Popular items add 1 to 3% on top.

Deposits and payment methods

Deposits start at $5 and top out at $1,000. Deposit fees range from 3% to 10%, and most methods are processed instantly.

You can pay with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Bitcoin, Ethereum or Kinguin.

Checklist before you trade

  • Do not expect to cash out. Balance stays on the site.
  • Fund your account with crypto if you want to avoid deposit fees.
  • Keep Steam Guard switched on.

Support

Live chat is available 24/7.