So it appears that Steam Store does not remember security codes from VISA card holders as we posted earlier – at least that is what Valve worker, Doug Valente, claims and I was asked to remove that information because apparently it’s false. However we still don’t know how Steam Store is insta-buying games if you store your card information and – no one explained it to us and yes we asked. Anyway we just need to get use to it I suppose.

Right now the only way to chose another payment method on Steam (after you’ve saved your card info) is to remove card details from “Your account” page in the store.

I was planning to use e-mail screenshots of my conversation with the Valve worker but he did not agree to use his words so I will make it all quick and short for you guys, Valve contacted me, I’ve asked how is it the data stored and all and then got a reply with short explanation that Steam only asks for the code for the first time and then never asks for it.

Is it security wise?

Not really, I mean imagine this, you somehow lose your precious Steam account (hijacked, hacked – whatever) worth hundreds of dollars. Then someone logs in on your account and puts in some games like Valve pack and other expensive ones to the cart, then he uses this great feature of saving the card info (without asking for the CVV2 code afterwards) to buy them – and you’re probably sleeping in that moment.

Then, lets say the intruder downloads VAC secured games and cheats on all of them, he or she has loads of fun and after that logs off.

You wake up, login to Steam, find out that you: own loads of new games, lost all of your savings from your card and are VAC banned (but this is considered to be “delayed”).

So is this all making sense to you guys? I know it doesn’t for me.

And if anyone wonders, yes, I’ve asked about the prices in Europe.
And this time, no answer. Weird, eh?

In some more fun and exciting news our anniversary is coming up and I think you guys will like it! Stay tuned!

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