ShadowPay Review
P2P marketplace · RU / CIS
Who it’s for
Russia and CIS sellers who want a low 5% marketplace commission and real-money cash-out via card, crypto, or PayPal.
Watch out: KYC verification is forced before cashing out, and funds stay locked until it is completed.
Is ShadowPay legit?
ShadowPay is a real, working venue with a mixed public review record. It has operated since 2021. Trustpilot reviewers score it 4 out of 5 across 864 reviews. No documented incidents are recorded in our registry for this venue. Its fee structure on this page (5% seller fee) was verified on July 2, 2026.
Regional fit
Fees and payments
- Seller fee: 5%. Taken from the sale when your item sells.
- Buyer fee: 0%.
- Deposit: Deposits are free (0%).
- Withdrawal: A 5% payout fee applies to every cash-out, on top of the 5% marketplace sell fee, for a stacked cost near 10%.
- Deposit methods: Bank card · Crypto · Skins / trade · E-wallet
- Cash-out methods: Bank card · Crypto · PayPal
Fee matrix by payment rail
| Fee | Rail | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seller fee | All rails | 5% | |
| Buyer fee | All rails | 0% | |
| Deposit | All rails | 0% | |
| Withdrawal | All rails | 5% | Stacks with the 5% sell fee for a combined cost near 10% |
Delivery, holds and KYC
- Delivery: Seller sends the trade (P2P).
- Hold after a sale: Proceeds are held 8 days after the item transfers to the buyer (Steam trade protection) before becoming withdrawable.
- KYC: Identity verification is required before you can withdraw money.
How ShadowPay handles the 7-day Trade Protection
Proceeds are held for 8 days after the item transfers to the buyer, wrapping Steam's 7-day Trade Protection window, and only then become withdrawable.
Reputation and safety
Trustpilot rates ShadowPay 4 out of 5 across 864 reviews (checked July 2, 2026). See the reviews
Check that you are on the official domain (shadowpay.com), keep the Steam Mobile Authenticator on, and read every trade offer before accepting.
Prices, fees and payment methods change and vary by region and account. This is general information, not financial advice. Check the current terms and the official domain before you deposit or trade.