Eldorado.gg is a player-to-player marketplace where gamers sell in-game currency, items, accounts and services such as boosting to other players. You create offers, the buyer pays Eldorado, and the money reaches your Eldorado balance once the order is completed. Eldorado takes a sales fee on completed orders only, and you then withdraw your balance through one of its payout partners. It is operated by GWD Processing FZCO.
At a glance
| What it is | Player-to-player marketplace for gaming goods and services |
| Categories | Currency, Items, Accounts, Boosting |
| Base sales fee | 5% on Currency, 10% on Items, Accounts and Boosting |
| Game-specific fees | Some games lower, some higher than the base |
| Withdrawals | Wise, SEPA, Payoneer, Skrill |
| Seller protection | TradeShield chargeback protection |
How it works
You sign up, pick a game and a category and list an offer with your price, stock and delivery time. When a buyer orders, you deliver in-game or hand over the account details through the order chat. After the buyer confirms, or the order closes, the sale moves to your balance minus the sales fee. The fee is only charged on completed orders, so cancelled orders cost you nothing.
Fees in detail
Eldorado’s help centre lists a 5% sales fee on Currency and 10% on Items, Accounts and Boosting. Some games have their own rates that override the base. Its fee pages show reduced fees on some currencies, down to 0% on titles such as Valorant Points or Clash of Clans Gems, and higher fees on popular accounts, from 15% up to 30% for Grand Theft Auto 5 accounts. Eldorado says the game-specific fees change with service requirements and market conditions, and that fees can also change during site-wide sales, so check the current table before you price an offer.
Getting paid
Withdrawals are available through Wise, SEPA bank transfer, Payoneer and Skrill. The help centre puts SEPA and Payoneer withdrawals at 4% plus $2, and Skrill at 5% plus $1. Withdrawals unlock after your first completed sale, and some methods are reviewed manually, which can take a few business days.
Seller protection
Eldorado’s TradeShield programme covers sellers against chargebacks, where a buyer disputes a card payment after receiving the goods. That risk is real in gaming marketplaces, and it’s one of the main reasons to sell through a platform rather than directly to strangers.
The account risk
Many game publishers forbid selling accounts or currency in their terms of service. A publisher can ban an account that has been sold, and the original owner can sometimes recover an account after the sale. Read the rules of the game before you list, and favour categories the game allows, such as items traded on its own market or legitimate services.
Pricing your offers
Look at what other sellers charge for the same item, server and delivery time, then price after the sales fee and your withdrawal fee. A fast, reliable delivery time often matters more to buyers than the lowest price.
Owen’s take
Eldorado is a clean marketplace with clear base fees, but the game-specific rates can change your margin a lot. Work out what you keep on each game before you commit stock or time to it.
Who it suits
It suits regular players who farm currency or items in games that permit trading. It suits less well anyone hoping to sell accounts in games whose terms forbid it.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Fee charged only on completed orders
- Chargeback protection for sellers
- Several withdrawal methods
Cons
- Fees vary a lot by game
- Withdrawal fees on top of sales fees
- Selling accounts breaks many games’ terms
FAQ
What fee does Eldorado.gg charge sellers?
The base fee is 5% on Currency and 10% on Items, Accounts and Boosting, with game-specific exceptions.
How do I withdraw from Eldorado.gg?
Through Wise, SEPA, Payoneer or Skrill, each with its own fee.
When can I withdraw my first earnings?
After your first completed sale.
Does Eldorado protect sellers from chargebacks?
Yes, through its TradeShield programme.
Is selling game accounts allowed?
It depends on the game; many publishers forbid it in their terms.
