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At a Glance

Seller Fee
3–5%
Buyer Fee
0%
Trustpilot
4.7/5
SteamAnalyst Score
9/10
Trade Model
Bot trading + P2P market + instant sell
Years Active
10 years
Registered Company
CS VIRTUAL TRADE LTD
Key People
Haris Neoptolemou
Location
Limassol, Cyprus
Games
CS2
Items Listed
28,163
Offers
817,421
Inventory Value
$28,299,713
Typical Price vs Steam
28.5% cheaper
Inventory figures are counted from the listings we collect, refreshed every half hour.

The Verdictoverview · pros · cons

About CS.Money

CS.MONEY pioneered the bot trading model for CS2 skins, allowing instant trades without waiting for human buyers or sellers. Founded in 2016 and operated by CS VIRTUAL TRADE LTD out of Limassol, Cyprus, it is no longer a trading site alone: today the platform combines skin-to-skin bot trading, a P2P marketplace, and an Instant Sell option, so there are several ways to trade, buy, and sell.

Each mode prices differently. Market listings work like any P2P marketplace — you set the price, buyers pay it, and the platform takes a 5% commission (3% on items above $1,000). Bot trades carry a commission of roughly 7% built into the exchange, and Instant Sell trades the best price for an immediate sale to the platform's bots. Proceeds from market and instant sales can be withdrawn to a Visa card or PayPal once your account is verified.

CS.MONEY is ideal for traders who want to quickly convert one skin to another or need instant liquidity, while the marketplace side now also serves sellers who want real-money cashout. The trade-up and swap features, together with float, pattern and 3D inspection tools, make it easy to upgrade or change your loadout.

Pros

  • ✓Several ways to sell: market listings, instant sell, or skin-to-skin trades
  • ✓Instant trades with bots — no waiting for buyers
  • ✓One of the deepest bot inventories of any trading site
  • ✓Real-money cashout from market and instant sales
  • ✓Established since 2016 with strong track record
  • ✓Float, pattern and 3D preview tools built in

Cons

  • ✗Wider spread on bot trades and instant sell than on market listings
  • ✗Cashout is limited to Visa cards and PayPal, and requires account verification
  • ✗Deposit fees up to 4.9% depending on payment method
  • ✗Deposited balance can be spent on skins but not withdrawn

Fees & Paymentsfee breakdown · deposits · withdrawals

Fee Breakdown

Market Seller Fee5% / 3%5% under $1,000, 3% above
Trade Commission~7%Built into skin-to-skin trades
Instant Sell SpreadVariableBuilt into the instant-sell quote
Buyer Fee0%Pay listed market price only
Deposit Fee0–4.9%Depends on payment method

Payment Methods

USDT (TRC-20, Polygon, BEP-20, ERC-20, Solana)USDC (ERC-20, Polygon, BEP-20, Solana)ETH (Ethereum)BTC (Bitcoin)PayPalVisa / MastercardBLIK

Withdrawals

VisaPayPal

Trust & Safetysecurity features · who picks it

Security Features

Bot escrow systemKYC-verified cashouts2FA supportSSL encryptionTrade hold protection

Declared by CS.Money. The operator, its registered company and how long it has been running are in the At a Glance panel above.

Who picks CS.Money

Cyprus15.2×0.5%
Austria14.8×1.7%
Poland11.1×7.5%
Türkiye10.8×5.6%
Slovakia10.2×1.3%

Countries over-represented among SteamAnalyst readers who chose CS.Money over the last 90 days, measured against our own traffic mix — Cyprus at 15.2× means 15.2 times its share of the site overall. This is where our readers were, not where CS.Money's own visitors are.

VPN use is common in skin trading — reaching a market that blocks your region, or working around a payment restriction. A reader is counted where they browsed from, not where they live, so these figures may under-count exactly the countries they are most likely to be interesting for.

Priceswhat it charges for real skins

Live Price Samplevs SteamAnalyst median

ItemCS.MoneySteamAnalyst MedianDiff
AK-47 | Redline (FT)$25.56$27.28−6.3%
AK-47 | Vulcan (MW)$358.00$360.96−0.8%
AWP | Asiimov (FT)$96.32$107.14−10.1%
AWP | Hyper Beast (MW)$43.38$46.94−7.6%
Desert Eagle | Blaze (FN)$605.49$609.60−0.7%
Glock-18 | Fade (FN)$1412.73$1386.59+1.9%
Average difference: −3.9% vs the SteamAnalyst median across 6 popular items
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Questionsfaq

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CS.Money safe and legit?

Yes, CS.Money is a legit CS2 skin marketplace. It has operated since 2016, is run by CS VIRTUAL TRADE LTD, registered in Limassol, Cyprus, and holds a 4.7/5 Trustpilot rating from thousands of reviews. Trades run through the platform's bot escrow system with 2FA support, and real-money cashouts require account verification. As with any marketplace, always verify trade offers and use the platform's official website.

What are CS.Money's fees?

CS.Money's fees depend on how you sell. Market listings carry a 5% seller commission (3% for items above $1,000) and buyers pay the listed price with no buyer fee. Skin-to-skin bot trades carry a commission of roughly 7% built into the exchange, and Instant Sell prices in a wider spread in return for an immediate sale. Deposits cost 0–4.9% depending on the payment method; CS.Money does not charge its own fee on cashouts, though payment providers may.

Can I cash out real money from CS.MONEY?

Yes. Sell your skins on the CS.MONEY Market — either as your own listing or via Instant Sell — and withdraw the resulting balance to a Visa card or PayPal once your account is verified. Only balance earned from sales can be withdrawn: money you deposit can be spent on skins but not cashed out, and instant-sell balance becomes withdrawable after a short hold.

What is the difference between CS.MONEY's Trade, Market, and Instant Sell?

Trade swaps your skins directly against the platform's bot inventory, instantly, with a commission built into the exchange. Market is a P2P marketplace where you list items at your own price and other users buy them, for a 5% commission (3% above $1,000). Instant Sell quotes you a price and buys the item on the spot — the fastest option, at a wider spread than a market listing.

What is the CS.MONEY spread?

The spread is the difference between the price CS.MONEY's bots buy and sell a skin at, and it is the cost of the instant trade and instant-sell modes. A skin the bots sell for $100 might be quoted $90–95 when you trade or instant-sell it to them. Market listings work differently: there you set the price yourself and pay a flat commission instead.

Was CS.MONEY ever hacked?

In August 2022, CS.MONEY experienced a significant security breach where hackers stole approximately $6 million worth of skins. The platform recovered, returned items to affected users, and implemented enhanced security measures. They've been operating normally since.

What is overpay on CS.MONEY?

Overpay is the extra value you give when trading for a more liquid or desirable item — you usually put in slightly more than you receive, because you are paying for selection and convenience. Together with the price spread it is the platform's effective fee, so compare the target skin's price on other marketplaces before trading up.

Is CS.Money better than the Steam Market?

The Steam Community Market charges a 15% seller fee, while CS.Money charges 3–5%. Third-party marketplaces like CS.Money generally save you 10–30% compared with Steam Market prices, at the cost of Steam's built-in buyer protection.

How do I withdraw money from CS.Money?

CS.Money supports the following withdrawal methods: Visa, PayPal. Processing times vary by method. Make sure your account is verified before attempting a withdrawal.

What games does CS.Money support?

CS.Money supports CS2. The platform is focused exclusively on CS2 items.

How does CS.Money compare to other CS2 marketplaces?

Use SteamAnalyst's price comparison tool to compare CS.Money prices against 40+ other marketplaces in real time. Prices vary 10-30% between platforms, so it is worth checking several before buying.

How does CS.Money compare to Tradeit.gg?

CS.Money: seller fee 3–5%, supports CS2. Tradeit.gg: seller fee Spread, supports CS2, Dota 2, Rust, Team Fortress 2. Compare both on SteamAnalyst's price comparison to find the better deal on a specific skin.

How does CS.Money compare to SkinsMonkey?

CS.Money: seller fee 3–5%, supports CS2. SkinsMonkey: seller fee 5-8%, supports CS2, Dota 2, Rust. Compare both on SteamAnalyst's price comparison to find the better deal on a specific skin.

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