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		Nullabillity on Jan 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Why aren't micropayments a thing? Steam only requires the Steam Wallet for microtransactions. Games and DLC are usually bought "directly". Refunds go to the original payment method, unless you explicitly request that it should go to the wallet. > with the singular exception of Apple who does not compel all purchases through an intermediate currency balance. Google Play doesn't have one either, FWIW.

floatingatoll on Jan 23, 2021 [–]

Oh! That's news. Thanks for the heads up, I didn't know that about Steam.

Nullabillity on Jan 23, 2021 | [–]

Pretty sure that's been the case since they started doing refunds.

floatingatoll on Jan 23, 2021 | | [–]

My personal experience may have given me an incorrect view on it due to unusual reasons. I appreciate the correction all the same.

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