Head-to-Head · CS2 Marketplaces
Skinport vs White Market
Fees, Trustpilot scores, payment methods, and promo codes — side by side. Both platforms are reviewed independently by CSDB; referral links support the site at no cost to you.
Skinport
P2P Marketplace- Fees
- 6-12% seller fees
- Founded
- 2016
- Payments
- Bank transfer, Credit card, PayPal
CSDBUp to $6 off first purchase
White Market
P2P Marketplace- Fees
- 0% buyer / 5% seller
- Founded
- 2020
- Payments
- Crypto, WhiteBIT, Bank transfer
The Verdict
This one is close: Skinport (4.3★) and White Market (4.1★) are nearly level on trust, so fees and trading style decide it — White Market is cheaper (0% buyer / 5% seller), pick whichever payment methods and region fit you best.
Skinport vs White Market: Spec Sheet
| Feature | Skinport | White Market |
|---|---|---|
| Type | P2P Marketplace | P2P Marketplace |
| Fees | 6-12% seller fees | 0% buyer / 5% seller |
| Trustpilot | 4.3★ | 4.1★ |
| Founded | 2016 | 2020 |
| Payment methods | Bank transfer, Credit card, PayPal, Crypto options | Crypto, WhiteBIT, Bank transfer, USDT |
| Promo code | CSDB — Up to $6 off first purchase | — |
| Key features | P2P marketplace · Custodial escrow · EU bank transfers | 0% buyer fees · 5% seller fees · Crypto support |
Pros & Cons
Skinport
- High Trustpilot rating
- Secure escrow system
- EU payment options
- Good seller protection
- Higher seller fees
- Limited to EU/NA
- Slower payouts
White Market
- No buyer fees
- Low seller fees
- Crypto integration
- Fair pricing model
- Smaller inventory
- Newer platform
- Limited payment methods
Reviews & Promo Codes
FAQ
- Is Skinport or White Market better for CS2 skins?
- This one is close: Skinport (4.3★) and White Market (4.1★) are nearly level on trust, so fees and trading style decide it — White Market is cheaper (0% buyer / 5% seller), pick whichever payment methods and region fit you best.
- Which has lower fees, Skinport or White Market?
- Skinport charges 6-12% seller fees while White Market charges 0% buyer / 5% seller. Fee structures differ between P2P marketplaces (you wait for a buyer) and bot traders (instant, but priced-in margin), so compare the final quote before trading.
- Is Skinport safe? Is White Market safe?
- Both are established platforms: Skinport (founded 2016) holds a 4.3★ Trustpilot rating and White Market (founded 2020) holds 4.1★. As with any third-party trading site, enable 2FA, verify the URL, and never share your Steam credentials.