PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Methods, Processing & Security
Last updated: October 15, 2025
1. PAYMENT PROCESSOR
All payments on Skins.Deals are securely processed through:
FCA Authorized Payment Institution
Reference Number: 900816
PCI DSS Level 1 Certified
Support: payments@skins.deals
2. ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Credit/Debit Cards:
- Visa
- Mastercard
Digital Wallets:
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Platform Balance:
- Skins.Deals Wallet balance
- Earnings from previous sales
3. PAYMENT PROCESSING
Transaction Flow:
- Buyer initiates purchase
- Payment authorization obtained
- Funds held in escrow
- Steam trade initiated
- Item delivery confirmed
- Payment released to seller
- Platform fee deducted
Processing Times:
- Card payments: Instant
- Digital wallet payments: Instant
- Seller payouts: 24-48 hours
4. CURRENCY & PRICING
Currency Support:
- Primary currency: EUR (€)
- Multi-currency display available
- Real-time exchange rates
- No hidden conversion fees
- Transparent pricing in checkout
Pricing Structure:
- Listed price is what buyer pays
- 10% markup included in all prices
- No additional fees for buyers or sellers
- VAT included where applicable
- Currency conversion at market rates
5. WALLET SYSTEM
Wallet Features:
- Instant deposits via all payment methods
- Hold sales proceeds
- Pay for purchases with balance
- Withdraw to bank
- View transaction history
- Real-time balance updates
Withdrawal Options:
- Bank transfer (2-5 business days)
- Minimum withdrawal: €10
- Maximum daily withdrawal: €10,000
6. FEES & CHARGES
Pricing Structure:
- Transparent 10% markup on all items
- Markup included in displayed price
- No additional fees for buyers
- Consistent pricing across all categories
- No hidden charges or commissions
Payment Processing Fees:
- Deposits: Free
- Purchases: Included in price
Other Fees:
- Chargebacks: €25 + disputed amount
- Currency conversion: Market rate
- Inactive account (12+ months): €5/month
- Premium seller verification: Free
7. SECURITY MEASURES
Payment Security:
- PCI DSS Level 1 compliance
- 256-bit SSL encryption
- 3D Secure authentication
- Tokenized card storage
- Two-factor authentication
- Fraud detection systems
- Regular security audits
Account Protection:
- Login alerts for new devices
- Withdrawal confirmations via email
- Spending limits available
- IP-based restrictions
- Session timeout controls
8. REFUNDS & DISPUTES
Refund Eligibility:
- Item not delivered within 24 hours
- Wrong item delivered
- Item significantly not as described
- Technical platform errors
- Duplicate charges
Dispute Process:
- Contact support within 48 hours
- Provide transaction details
- Submit evidence if required
- Investigation within 72 hours
- Resolution or escalation
- Refund processed if approved
Refund Timeline:
- Wallet balance: Instant
- Credit/Debit cards: 5-10 business days
9. CHARGEBACKS
Chargeback Policy:
- We actively dispute fraudulent chargebacks
- Account suspended during investigation
- €25 fee for lost chargeback disputes
- Evidence required from both parties
- Permanent ban for chargeback fraud
Prevention Measures:
- 3D Secure verification
- CVV verification
- Address verification (AVS)
- Device fingerprinting
- Transaction velocity checks
10. LIMITS & RESTRICTIONS
Transaction Limits:
- Unverified accounts: €500/day
- Email verified: €2,000/day
- Phone verified: €5,000/day
- KYC verified: €50,000/day
- Single transaction maximum: €10,000
Geographic Restrictions:
- Service not available in sanctioned countries
- OFAC compliance required
- Some payment methods region-specific
- Local regulations may apply
12. PAYMENT ERRORS
In case of payment errors:
- Automatic retry for failed transactions
- Email notification of issues
- Payment support available
- Manual processing available
- Alternative payment methods suggested
13. COMPLIANCE
Our payment processing complies with:
- PCI DSS standards
- EU Payment Services Directive (PSD2)
- Strong Customer Authentication (SCA)
- Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
- GDPR data protection
14. UPDATES TO POLICY
We may update this Payment Policy to reflect changes in payment methods, regulations, or processing procedures. Users will be notified of material changes via email and website notice.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
For payment-related inquiries:
Payment Support: payments@skins.deals
Billing Issues: billing@skins.deals
General Support: support@skins.deals