"This purchase is pending while Steam attempts to collect payment."

[HEÇEÜS]

I deposited money into my Steam balance but it tells me this and I cannot see the amount I deposited in my account. The money was withdrawn from the bank but I still cannot access my wallet balance. How long do I have to wait? Or what do I need to do?

[nullable]

Originally posted by HEÇEÜS:

I deposited money into my Steam balance but it tells me this and I cannot see the amount I deposited in my account. The money was withdrawn from the bank but I still cannot access my wallet balance. How long do I have to wait? Or what do I need to do?

You need to wait for the transaction to succeed or fail. Could be a couple of days. You don't need to do anything, but you could try another FOP if you're hot to trot.

This sort of question comes up a lot. And the take away is most users don't understand the first thing about banking transactions, especially when something unexpected happens. And while most of the time all this stuff appears to happen instantaneously from your perspective, it's actually not, especially with legacy banking systems, and users get all antsy when they're exposed to reality.

What's happened is your bank is holding the money. Valve hasn't gotten it yet. When Valve gets it, you can use it. If the transaction fails the bank will return it from their hold into your account.

[HEÇEÜS]

Firstly thanks for your response. Like 1 or 2 hours after purchase it came to my account. Probably my bank was holding like you said. And I just wanna say those who experience this JUST DO NOT CANCEL. I see too many answers like cancel and try it again but do not cancel. Basicly if you can see that your money taken and can not see your product/money in your account don't cancel it. Just wait and if there's a problem you will understand it. And thanks again.