All transactions on Gameflip are processed exclusively in United States Dollars (USD), and all Gameflip Wallet balances are maintained in USD. Any price displayed in your local currency is an estimate provided for reference only.
Key Currency Conversion Rules
- Base Currency: All checkout charges, account balances, and listings are processed in USD.
- Estimated Local Prices: Local currency displays (e.g., EUR, GBP, CAD) are calculated using approximate exchange rates.
- Bank Conversion & FX Fees: Your credit card issuer or payment processor handles the final conversion from USD to your local currency and determines any foreign transaction fees.
Estimated Local Prices vs. Final Charges
When browsing Gameflip outside the United States, you may see prices shown in your local currency. Here is how billing is executed:
- Estimated Display Price: Local prices are converted automatically using estimated exchange rates to help you gauge item costs.
- USD Checkout: At checkout, the final charge is submitted to your payment provider in USD.
- Bank Billing: Your card issuer or payment provider converts the USD total into your local currency on your account statement. The exact exchange rate and any applicable international transaction fees are set directly by your financial institution.
Supported Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Card Countries
To complete purchases using a payment card, your card must be issued by a financial institution located in one of the following supported countries:
- Americas: United States, Canada, Brazil
- Europe: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
- Asia-Pacific: Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore
(Note: If your card's issuing country is not listed, you can use alternative supported payment methods such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, Skrill, or cryptocurrency).
Tip for International Buyers
Remember that prices are set and processed in USD, and any local currency amount shown is informational only. If you're using a payment method linked to a different currency, your provider will handle conversion and may apply additional charges. Check with your card issuer or bank before purchasing to verify whether your card permits international online transactions and to confirm their foreign exchange fee schedule.
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