G2A

G2A is one of the largest digital marketplaces for game keys, offering competitive prices from multiple sellers.

Overview

Prerequisites

• G2A Business account
• API access approved
• Sufficient G2A Balance

Important Warning

⚠️ CRITICAL: Never connect your personal PayPal account to G2A through PremiumCDKeys. Use G2A Balance or other payment methods for API purchases.

Getting API Credentials

1. Log in to G2A Developer Portal
2. Register as a developer
3. Create a new application
4. Note your credentials:
   • API Key
   • API Secret
   • Client ID

Connecting to PremiumCDKeys

1. Go to Manage → Suppliers
2. Find G2A and click Connect
3. Enter your credentials:
   • API Key
   • API Secret
4. Click Connect

Configuration

Payment Method

Configure your G2A account to use G2A Balance for API purchases:

1. Log in to G2A
2. Go to Settings → Payment Methods
3. Set G2A Balance as default for API

Currency Settings

G2A supports multiple currencies. Ensure your PremiumCDKeys currency matches your G2A account.

Product Mapping

Search Products

G2A has a massive catalog. Use filters to narrow results:

• Product name
• Platform
• Region
• Seller rating

Seller Selection

G2A is a marketplace with multiple sellers. Consider:

• Price: Lowest isn't always best
• Seller Rating: Higher rated = more reliable
• Stock: Check availability

Map Product

1. Select your store product
2. Find matching G2A offer
3. Click Map
4. Set your pricing strategy

Order Processing

Flow

Order → Find Best Offer → Purchase → Retrieve Key → Deliver

Key Retrieval

Keys are typically available immediately, but some sellers may have delays.

Error Handling

Pricing Dynamics

G2A prices are dynamic:

• Multiple sellers compete
• Prices change frequently
• Stock varies by seller

Pricing Tips

1. Set margins, not fixed prices to adapt to market changes
2. Monitor competitor prices regularly
3. Use price alerts (if available)

Best Practices

1. Never use PayPal for API purchases
2. Maintain G2A Balance buffer
3. Check seller ratings before mapping
4. Monitor order status actively
5. Have backup suppliers for popular products

G2A Shield

G2A offers buyer protection. For API purchases:

• Review G2A's terms for business accounts
• Understand dispute procedures
• Keep transaction records

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

• Verify API credentials
• Check API is enabled on your developer account
• Ensure your account is in good standing

Purchase Failures

• Check G2A Balance
• Verify product is still available
• Review API error messages

Invalid Keys

1. Document the issue
2. Contact G2A support with order ID
3. Request replacement through G2A system

API Limits

• Rate limits apply to G2A API
• Contact G2A for business-level limits
• PremiumCDKeys handles rate limiting automatically

Support

For G2A-specific issues:

• G2A Business Support: business.g2a.com
• Developer Support: developer.g2a.com