Skinport vs BUFF163: Which Is Better?
Skinport7.6/10VS
BUFF1637.9/10Quick verdict
BUFF163 charges sellers far less, 1.5% against Skinport's 8%, but it trades in Chinese yuan, requires real-name ID from every user and pays out to Alipay or a bank card for a 1% fee. Skinport pays sellers by bank transfer with no payout fee and takes PayPal for purchases. Sellers outside China get the simpler setup at Skinport.
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Skinport vs BUFF163 side by side
| Fact |  Skinport |  BUFF163 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 7.9 |
| Fees score | 5.7 | 8.9 |
| Trust score | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Payout speed score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Selection score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Usability score | 7.9 | 6.3 |
| Support score | Not scored | Not scored |
| Website | skinport.com | buff.163.com |
| Founded | 2018 | Not found |
| Operator | Skinport GmbH | Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited |
| Jurisdiction | Germany | China |
| Company registration | HRB 764879, Amtsgericht Stuttgart | 粤B2-20090191-18 (ICP filing, China MIIT) |
| KYC (ID check) | Required above a limit | Required at sign-up |
| Two-factor login | Not found | Not found |
| Seller fee | 8% | 1.5% |
| Buyer fee | 0% | 0% |
| Withdrawal fee | 0% | 1% |
| Deposit methods | PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay | Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa and Mastercard |
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transfer | Alipay and Bank card |
| Currencies | AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD | CNY |
| Minimum deposit | Not found | Not found |
| Minimum withdrawal | Not found | ¥10 |
| Games | CS2, Dota 2 and Rust | CS2, Dota 2 and TF2 |
| Features | P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins | P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API |
| Minimum age | 18+ (under 18 allowed with guardian consent) | Under 18 allowed with guardian consent |
| Restricted countries | None named in the terms | None named in the terms |
| Trustpilot page | Read reviews on Trustpilot | Read reviews on Trustpilot |
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Which has lower fees, Skinport or BUFF163?
BUFF163 wins on fees, scoring 8.9 against 5.7. This score measures: seller, buyer and withdrawal fees on a $100 sale, compared with other marketplaces.
- Seller fee: Skinport 8%; BUFF163 1.5%.
- Buyer fee: Skinport 0%; BUFF163 0%.
- Withdrawal fee: Skinport 0%; BUFF163 1%.
Is Skinport or BUFF163 safer?
Skinport wins on trust, scoring 8.5 against 7.0. This score measures: operator transparency, company registration, KYC, 2FA, track record and how disputes are handled.
- Founded: Skinport 2018; BUFF163 not found.
- Operator: Skinport Skinport GmbH; BUFF163 Guangzhou Boguan Telecommunication Technology Limited.
- Jurisdiction: Skinport Germany; BUFF163 China.
- KYC (ID check): Skinport Required above a limit; BUFF163 Required at sign-up.
- Two-factor login: Skinport not found; BUFF163 not found.
Which has more skins, Skinport or BUFF163?
Skinport and BUFF163 tie on selection at 9.0 out of 10. This score measures: number of CS2 listings, price range covered and supported games.
- Games: Skinport CS2, Dota 2 and Rust; BUFF163 CS2, Dota 2 and TF2.
- Features: Skinport P2P marketplace, Private listings, API and Email device confirmation on new logins; BUFF163 P2P trading, Buy orders, Bargaining, Item rentals, Mobile app and API.
Which is easier to use, Skinport or BUFF163?
Skinport wins on usability, scoring 7.9 against 6.3. This score measures: how easy it is to list, buy, filter and withdraw on desktop and mobile.
- Deposit methods: Skinport PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay; BUFF163 Alipay, WeChat Pay, Bank card, Visa and Mastercard.
- Currencies: Skinport AUD, BRL, CAD, CHF, CNY, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HRK, NOK, NZD, PLN, RUB, SEK, SGD, TRY and USD; BUFF163 CNY.
- Minimum deposit: Skinport not found; BUFF163 not found.
Read the full reviews
See every fact we found, with its source, in the Skinport review and the BUFF163 review. Scores follow our published methodology.
Our take
Skinport is a German cash marketplace. BUFF163 is NetEase's market for mainland China, and its prices are a common reference point for traders. The fee gap is large, but so is the difference in how each one works.
Fees. Skinport charges sellers 8%, or 6% on items above about 1,000 EUR, and buyers nothing. Payouts are free. BUFF163 charges sellers 1.5% and buyers nothing, plus 1% to withdraw with a 2 yuan minimum. On a sale of 100 in each currency you keep 92 on Skinport and about 96.50 on BUFF163 after withdrawal. See every market on the fees page.
Currencies. Skinport lists 19 currencies. BUFF163 trades only in yuan, and other currencies are display only.
Paying in. Skinport accepts PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Alipay. On BUFF163, foreigners pay through Alipay linked to a Visa or Mastercard, with single payments capped at US$5,000.
Getting paid. Skinport pays by bank transfer only, in 1 to 3 business days, after KYC at set thresholds. BUFF163 pays to Alipay or a bank card that must match your verified real name.
Identity. Every BUFF163 user must pass real-name ID checks. Skinport asks for KYC once payouts reach a threshold.
Games and features. Skinport covers CS2, Dota 2 and Rust with private listings and an API. BUFF163 covers CS2, Dota 2 and TF2 with buy orders, bargaining, item rentals, an app and an API.
Reputation and law. Skinport GmbH is registered in Stuttgart, with a 4.8 Trustpilot score from over 35,000 reviews. BUFF163 disputes go to a court in Guangzhou under Chinese law, and it has a 2.3 score from 99 reviews.
If you already use Alipay and can pass real-name checks, BUFF163 keeps more of each sale. If you want a bank payout in your own currency, Skinport is the easier route. Read the Skinport review and BUFF163 review.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay on BUFF163 with a Western bank card?
BUFF163's guide for foreigners says to link a Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and pay through Alipay. There is no separate site deposit.
Which one supports Rust skins?
Skinport covers CS2, Dota 2 and Rust. BUFF163 covers CS2, Dota 2 and TF2.
Is Skinport better than BUFF163?
BUFF163 charges sellers far less, 1.5% against Skinport's 8%, but it trades in Chinese yuan, requires real-name ID from every user and pays out to Alipay or a bank card for a 1% fee. Skinport pays sellers by bank transfer with no payout fee and takes PayPal for purchases. Sellers outside China get the simpler setup at Skinport.
Can I use both Skinport and BUFF163?
Yes. Many traders list on more than one marketplace to compare prices. Keep Steam Guard on and only accept trades shown inside each site.