Did Steam block Turkey from redeeming wallet codes?

[KawaiiAngel-chan]

I bought some codes for my friend in Turkey but steam says the following:

"There was an error redeeming the entered code.
The code may be invalid. Please carefully verify the characters as you re-enter the code and double check to see if you've mistyped your key. I, L, and 1 can look alike, as can V and Y, and 0 and O.
The code may not yet have been activated. It may take several hours after time of purchase before activation is completed by your retailer, please wait and try redeeming the code again in a little while.
If the currency of the code you are attempting to redeem is different than the region in which you are located, you may not be able to redeem this gift card to your account. If this is the case please return this code to the retailer where it was purchased.
If the problem persists, please contact Steam Support for further assistance."

Before someone thinks I'm trying to avoid store prices or something, my friend actually lives in Turkey and I double checked that the codes were made for Turkey, so what's the problem?

[my new friend]

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

and I double checked that the codes were made for Turkey, so what's the problem? :9Zzz:

Get a refund on the shady site you purchased the wallet cards from.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/78E3-7431-1E88-AD59

[KawaiiAngel-chan]

Originally posted by my new friend:

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

and I double checked that the codes were made for Turkey, so what's the problem?

Get a refund on the shady site you purchased the wallet cards from.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/78E3-7431-1E88-AD59

ok bro now tell me how do I gift money to my friend if steam blocks me from international transactions too

[Nx Machina]

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

Before someone thinks I'm trying to avoid store prices or something, my friend actually lives in Turkey and I double checked that the codes were made for Turkey, so what's the problem? :9Zzz:

Your friend lives in Turkey but you do not hence why those "Turkey" codes do not work.

Not trying to avoid your store prices. Of course you are because as you put it:

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

I bought some codes for my friend in Turkey

[my new friend]

Ever since people started region hopping when a country's currency crashes, Valve decided to put an end to sending wallet funds to/from their countries. Argentina and Turkey are 2 that can no longer do this.
Find a legit website that has Turkish Lira wallet cards for Steam. Or send them money using another service like Paypal or whatever.

[KawaiiAngel-chan]

Originally posted by my new friend:

Ever since people started region hopping when a country's currency crashes, Valve decided to put an end to sending wallet funds to/from their countries. Argentina and Turkey are 2 that can no longer do this.
Find a legit website that has Turkish Lira wallet cards for Steam.

What are those online stores? I'm actually asking for options here. My country doesn't sell physical wallet codes.

[KawaiiAngel-chan]

Originally posted by Nx Machina:

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

Before someone thinks I'm trying to avoid store prices or something, my friend actually lives in Turkey and I double checked that the codes were made for Turkey, so what's the problem?

Your friend lives in Turkey but you do not hence why those "Turkey" codes do not work.

Not trying to avoid your store prices. Of course you are because as you put it:

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

I bought some codes for my friend in Turkey

Oh, damn, I don't understand what is this reply saying.

[my new friend]

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

Originally posted by my new friend:

Ever since people started region hopping when a country's currency crashes, Valve decided to put an end to sending wallet funds to/from their countries. Argentina and Turkey are 2 that can no longer do this.
Find a legit website that has Turkish Lira wallet cards for Steam.

What are those online stores? I'm actually asking for options here. My country doesn't sell physical wallet codes.

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5BB2-E986-A733-CF0E
Click on Middle East and 3 online options are available.

[UCEY]

Send your friend money with PayPal or similar, region-hoppers ruined code gifting

[my new friend]

What about Paysafe?

[UCEY]

Originally posted by my new friend:

What about Paysafe?

Basically any site that lets you move money from one account to the other works

[KawaiiAngel-chan]

So Steam support told me there was a small maintenance for wallet codes in this region, and wallet codes work again. Phew.

Originally posted by my new friend:

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

What are those online stores? I'm actually asking for options here. My country doesn't sell physical wallet codes.

https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/5BB2-E986-A733-CF0E
Click on Middle East and 3 online options are available.

Thanks for this, too, I didn't know Steam lists legit stores.

[Judgmental Amaterasu]

Originally posted by KawaiiAngel-chan:

Originally posted by my new friend:

Get a refund on the shady site you purchased the wallet cards from.
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/78E3-7431-1E88-AD59

ok bro now tell me how do I gift money to my friend if steam blocks me from international transactions too :prsmug:

Just get your friend a digital gift card. Problem solved.

https://store.steampowered.com/digitalgiftcards/selectgiftcard