Marketplaces reviewBUFF163 Review (2026): Fees, Payouts and Safety
Our verdict
BUFF163 is NetEase's peer-to-peer skin marketplace for CS2, Dota 2 and TF2, run from Guangzhou under Chinese law. Trades are in yuan, sellers pay 1.5%, and balance goes out to Alipay or a bank card for a 1% fee. Every user must pass real-name ID checks, and foreigners need an Alipay account linked to Visa or Mastercard.
Facts checked
How BUFF163 scores
How this score works. It is calculated from facts this site publishes on its own pages and in public registers, using the fixed rules below. How scoring works
Seller fee plus buyer fee (and half of any withdrawal fee) from the site's fee page: 0% scores 10, 15% or more scores 2. A site that does not publish its seller fee scores 3.
Named operator (+2), stated jurisdiction (+1), ID checks (+1), two-factor login (+1.5), years operating (up to +1.5), from a base of 3.
Base 4, plus 1 per supported game beyond CS2 (up to 3) and 0.75 per listed feature (up to 4).
Base 3, plus 0.6 per distinct deposit or withdrawal method (up to 8) and 0.25 per currency (up to 5).
BUFF163 key facts
| Website | buff.163.com |
|---|---|
| Founded | Not found |
| Operator | Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited |
| Jurisdiction | China |
| Company registration | 粤B2-20090191-18 (ICP filing, China MIIT) |
| KYC (ID check) | Required at sign-up |
| Two-factor login | Not found |
| Seller fee | 1.5% |
| Buyer fee | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 1% |
| Deposit methods | Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa and Mastercard |
| Withdrawal methods | Alipay and Bank card |
| Currencies | CNY |
| Minimum deposit | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | ¥10 |
| Games | CS2, Dota 2 and TF2 |
| Features | P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API |
| Minimum age | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent |
| Restricted countries | None named in the terms |
| Trustpilot page | Read reviews on Trustpilot |
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How we researched BUFF163
Every fact in this review comes from BUFF163's own pages or a public register, and each one is linked below with the date we checked it. Where we could not find a fact anywhere, the key facts table says "Not found".
- buff.163.com/static/help/user_agreement.htmlJurisdiction, Restricted countries, Minimum age, Minors With ConsentChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/help#N_fees_newSeller fee, Buyer fee, Withdrawal fee, Best ForChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/helpCompany registration, FeaturesChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/help#N_charge_withdraw_newWithdrawal methods, Minimum withdrawalChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/static/help/privacy_policy.htmlOperatorChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/help#N_realname_auth_newKYC (ID check)Checked 2026-09-24
- www.trustpilot.com/review/buff.163.comTrustpilot pageChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/help#N_alipay_guideDeposit methodsChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.com/help#N_newbie_faq_OtherCurrenciesChecked 2026-09-24
- buff.163.comGamesChecked 2026-09-24
Is BUFF163 legit and safe?
BUFF163 is run by Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited, registered in China (粤B2-20090191-18 (ICP filing, China MIIT)).
It asks for ID when you sign up.
What fees does BUFF163 charge?
Here is what happens to a $100 skin on BUFF163, using the fees in our key facts table.
| Skin sells for | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Seller fee (1.5%) | -$1.50 |
| You receive | $98.50 |
| Buyer pays (incl. 0% buyer fee) | $100.00 |
Withdrawal fee on top: 1%. Try other prices in the fee calculator.
How do deposits and withdrawals work on BUFF163?
BUFF163 accepts deposits by Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa or Mastercard.
You can withdraw by Alipay or Bank card, with a minimum of ¥10.
What can you buy and sell on BUFF163?
BUFF163 covers CS2, Dota 2 and TF2. Features we found: P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API.
BUFF163 pros and cons
Pros
- Low 1.5% seller fee and no buyer fee on the price shown
- Withdraw to Alipay or a bank card from just 10 yuan
- Run by NetEase with a Chinese ICP filing shown in the footer
- Buy orders, bargaining, item rentals and a mobile app
- Foreigners can pay through Alipay with a Visa or Mastercard
Cons
- All trades are in Chinese yuan (CNY), other currencies are display only
- Real-name ID verification is required, and payout accounts must match your verified name
- Withdrawals cost 1% with a 2 yuan minimum, capped at 50,000 yuan per withdrawal
- Trustpilot score is 2.3 from 99 reviews, with many overseas users complaining about phone and bank needs
- Terms let minors use the site with a guardian's consent, and disputes go to a court in Guangzhou under Chinese law
Who is BUFF163 best for?
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Frequently asked questions
Is BUFF163 legit?
BUFF163 scores 7.9 out of 10 on our published scoring rules. BUFF163 is run by Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited, registered in China (粤B2-20090191-18 (ICP filing, China MIIT)). It asks for ID when you sign up.
What fees does BUFF163 charge?
BUFF163 charges a seller fee of 1.5% and a buyer fee of 0%. Withdrawals cost 1%. Compare it with other sites in the fee comparison.
Does BUFF163 require ID verification?
Yes. BUFF163 asks for ID when you create an account.
Can I cash out real money on BUFF163?
Yes. BUFF163 pays out by Alipay or Bank card.
How we score marketplaces sites
Scores come from a fixed, published formula applied to the facts in this review. Affiliate deals never change a score. Read the full scoring methodology.