Stake Deposit Methods
Deposit any of the supported coins (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, USDT, USDC, Dogecoin, Tron and more) to the address in the cashier, or buy crypto by card. Each coin has its own network options; pick the cheapest network for stablecoins. No skin deposits.
| Method | Type | Credited | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | Crypto | After network confirmation | Higher network fee; wait for confirmations |
| Ethereum | Crypto | After network confirmation | Gas fees vary; use a quiet hour |
| Litecoin | Crypto | After network confirmation | Send only the coin shown for the address |
| USDT | Crypto | After network confirmation | Cheapest on Tron or Solana |
| USDC | Crypto | After network confirmation | Send only the coin shown for the address |
| Dogecoin | Crypto | After network confirmation | Send only the coin shown for the address |
| Tron | Crypto | After network confirmation | Send only the coin shown for the address |
| Cards (buy crypto) | Card payment | Instant | Provider fee shown at checkout; some issuers block gambling payments |
How to Deposit Crypto on Stake
- Open the cashier, choose the coin and, where offered, the network. USDT on Tron or Solana is the cheapest option; Bitcoin and Ethereum carry higher fees.
- Copy the deposit address or scan the QR code. Send only that coin on that network; funds sent on the wrong network are lost.
- Send from your own wallet or exchange. Some exchanges block transfers to gambling sites, so a personal wallet is more reliable.
- Wait for the confirmations the cashier shows. Stablecoins credit in a minute or two; Bitcoin can take longer.
- Enter the promo code CSGS before your first deposit if you have not already, so the bonus applies.
Card & E-Wallet Deposits
Card, PayPal and e-wallet deposits run through a payment partner inside the cashier. The fee and minimum are shown on screen before you confirm. Some card issuers decline gambling transactions; if a card is refused, a crypto purchase inside the cashier or a gift card is the usual workaround. Deposits by card can trigger identity verification before withdrawal.
Deposit Problems & Fixes
- Trade offer never arrives → check your trade URL is current and your inventory is public; cancel and retry.
- Item cannot be selected → it is trade-locked (7 days after purchase or trade) or not accepted by the site's valuation list.
- Crypto not credited → confirm the network matches the address and the transaction has the required confirmations; contact support with the transaction hash.
- Card declined → the issuer blocks gambling; use crypto or a gift card.
- Bonus not applied → the code must be entered before the first deposit; see the Stake promo code page.
FAQ
What is the minimum deposit on Stake?
It depends on the method and is shown in the cashier before you confirm. Skin deposits have no minimum beyond the site's lowest accepted item value; crypto minimums are usually a few dollars.
Does Stake charge deposit fees?
Skin and crypto deposits carry no site fee; crypto pays the network fee. Card, e-wallet and gift-card deposits carry the payment partner's fee shown at checkout.
Why can't I deposit a skin on Stake?
The item is trade-locked for seven days after purchase or trade, your inventory is private, your trade URL is wrong, or the site does not accept that item.