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Steam now requires Australian users to have a credit card to purchase R18+ games, and no, a simple bank debit card won't work
Valve rolled out 18+ age verification for Australian Steam users yesterday, which was inevitable: both PlayStation and Xbox have already done so and it is, after all, illegal not to, with fines up to AU$50 million at stake.
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Valve implemented an 18+ age‑verification system for Australian Steam users, requiring a credit card to purchase R18‑rated games. This move follows similar requirements already adopted by PlayStation and Xbox, which face legal penalties for non‑compliance. Unlike the console platforms that provide multiple verification options, Valve’s system accepts only credit cards, excluding simple bank debit cards.
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