Process varies slightly by platform. General flow:
| Platform | Where to Redeem | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | Client: Games → Activate Product... / Web: store.steampowered.com/account/registerkey | Wallet codes add $; game keys add to library |
| PlayStation (PSN) | Console: Settings → Users → Redeem Codes / Web: store.playstation.com/redeem | Region-locked (US card = US account) |
| Xbox / Microsoft | Console: Store → Redeem / Web: redeem.microsoft.com / Xbox app | Unified Microsoft balance (games, movies, subs) |
| Nintendo eShop | Switch: eShop → Enter Code / Web: ec.nintendo.com/redeem | No region lock on Switch (but card region must match account region) |
| Google Play | Play Store app → Profile → Payments → Redeem code / Web: play.google.com/redeem | Adds to Google Play balance |
| Apple App Store | App Store app → Profile → Redeem Gift Card / Camera scan / Web: redeem.apple.com | Adds to Apple Account balance |
| Epic Games | Launcher / Web: epicgames.com/.../vbucks-card (V-Bucks) or store redeem | Separate for V-Bucks vs. game codes |
Security: Never share codes via chat/email. Redeem only on official domains.