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Valve explain why using PayPal for Steam purchases isn't currently an option in a whole bunch of countries
Valve have explained why PayPal is currently unavailable as a Steam payment option in a number of countries around the world.
Steam games no longer purchasable with PayPal in most countries — Valve offers no timeline for a potential fix
Millions of Steam users worldwide can no longer use PayPal for purchases in most currencies, leaving affected regions to rely on alternative methods or Steam Wallet codes. Valve cites a bank decision behind the disruption but gives no clear timeline for restoring support,
Valve Confirms PayPal Has 'Stopped Processing' Steam Transactions In Some Countries As NSFW Game Row Continues
PayPal is the latest payment system to stop processing Steam transactions in some countries due to alleged concerns about explicit games on Valve's storefront.
PayPal Cuts Off Steam Transactions From Many Countries' Currencies In Midst Of NSFW Debacle
PayPal has cut off a massive number of currencies on Steam due to an ongoing dispute about supposedly unacceptable content.
Valve reveals why PayPal now can't be used to purchase games for some users
Valve has confirmed that banks supporting PayPal are the reason why PayPal isn't available at Steam's checkout, and that it has to do with adult games.
Valve Explains Why Steam No Longer Accepts PayPal in Some Countries
After recent controversy surrounding NSFW games, Valve has clarified why some Steam users are now unable to process payments with Paypal.

Steam's censorship issues have broken PayPal support in some regions

Valve says PayPal payments are unavailable in Steam in certain regions because a bank has taken issue with content on the ...
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PayPal vanishes from Steam for most players after strict content ban

PayPal vanished from most Steam regions after Valve’s strict adult game rules cut off support for most currencies.
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PayPal Has Blocked Steam Purchases Made Using The Majority Of World Currencies

Steam 's payment woes appear to be continuing, as a user has discovered that PayPal no longer supports transactions made in ...

Why has PayPal pulled out of Steam?

PayPal has ceased to be an option for Steam purchases in numerous countries due to concerns over content policies, ...

Steam Faces More Payment Processor Red Tape, This Time From PayPal

After publication, Valve confirmed that PayPal's disruption to Steam services is indeed related to the Visa/Mastercard ...
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Some Steam Users Are Having Problems Paying With PayPal

Some Steam users have reported having issuse when processing payments using PayPal, albeit only with specific currencies.

Steam can't escape the fallout from its censorship controversy

PayPal is the latest payment processor to exert pressure on Valve, a list that includes major players like Visa and ...