CS.MONEY vs PirateSwap
Stated seller fee: CS.MONEY 5% on Market sales, 3% from $1,000; PirateSwap 10% listed (single source). For cash out only CS.MONEY states a bank, card or PayPal payout; only PirateSwap states a crypto payout (facts checked 1 Oct 2026).
CS.MONEY
5% on Market sales
Stated seller fee. No instant cash price in our data.
PirateSwap
10% listed
Stated seller fee. Publishes an instant cash price.Which one for which job
From the stated facts (checked 1 Oct 2026) and our measured prices.
Cash in a bank, card or PayPal
CS.MONEY only. It states a bank, card or PayPal payout.
Cash in crypto
PirateSwap only. It states a crypto payout.
Money without the 7-day wait
PirateSwap only. Reported to pay from its own balance (single third-party source).
Selling a $1,000+ skin
CS.MONEY only. It states a lower or flat fee for expensive items.
Buying at the lowest price
Loading the measured figures.
What each states
Confirm on the marketplace before you sell: fees and limits change by item and country.
Seller feeAs each market states it. Buying carries no marketplace fee at either.
5% on Market sales, 3% from $1,000
10% listed (single source)
Paid out via
Visa card; PayPal in some countries
Crypto only (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether)
Identity check
Identity verification required to cash out
Not stated in our sources
When the money arrivesSteam protects items for 7 days after a trade, which most cash-outs wait for.
After the 7-day hold; processing quoted up to 5 days
Reported to pay at once from its own balance
Trust signalsSelf-selected reviews, not an audit.
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Operator
Limassol, Cyprus, founded 2015
GVANTAGEWeb Limited, Hong Kong, founded 2024
