- Two kinds of places. Marketplaces (G2G, Eldorado, GameBoost, U7BUY, PlayerAuctions, Z2U, FunPay, PlayHub, iGV, ZeusX) let independent sellers list accounts while the platform holds your payment and settles disputes. A store such as METAMMO sells the account to you itself: one counterparty from payment to handover.
- Longest free cover on a marketplace: G2G, GameBoost, U7BUY and PlayHub, 14 days. Eldorado gives 5 days on most accounts (10 on Fortnite and R6, 14 on GTA 5). PlayerAuctions and iGV leave it to the seller; Z2U and FunPay give none beyond their escrow.
- Lifetime cover: GameBoost sells it for +15% of the account price. METAMMO includes it with every account, against recovery by a previous owner.
- The short window: on most marketplaces you have 48 to 72 hours after delivery to raise a problem, then the sale counts as accepted.
"Most reliable" comes down to four things: how long you are covered, what the cover pays for, who settles a dispute and how fast you can reach them. Every claim below links to the platform's own help or legal page, checked on 20 October 2026.
Store or marketplace: which should you use?
A marketplace hosts many sellers. It holds your payment in escrow for a short window, then mediates if something goes wrong. Its rules protect you, but the seller is a stranger whose record you check on the platform, and once the window closes you are mostly on your own.
A store sells the account to you itself. METAMMO is a store, not a marketplace: you buy every account from METAMMO, not from an individual seller, so the deal and the recovery risk are ours.
| Marketplace | Store (METAMMO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | An independent seller, with the platform as referee | One company, from payment to handover |
| Picking a seller | You compare ratings and history of strangers | Not needed: there is one seller |
| Recovery cover | Usually 0 to 14 days free, longer only for a fee | Lifetime, included in the price |
| Time to complain | 48 to 72 hours after delivery on most platforms | No deadline for a recovery claim |
| Handover | Depends on the seller | Done by a team that has sold game accounts for over 10 years |
| Escrow | Yes, held by the platform | No third-party escrow; you rely on the store's warranty and public record |
| Choice and price | The widest range, prices set by many sellers | A narrower range, prices set by the store |
A store suits you if you want one party responsible for the account and long cover. A marketplace suits you if you want the widest choice and are ready to vet the seller and check the account within the first hours.
Buyer protection compared
| Platform | Type | Free account cover | What the cover pays for | Paid extension | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2G | Marketplace | 14 days | Access and ownership problems; refund or replacement, to store credit or the original payment method (refund policy) | None; seller guarantees beyond 14 days are not backed | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Eldorado.gg | Marketplace | 5 days (Fortnite, R6: 10; GTA 5: 14) | Not as described, recovered by the seller, game-side restrictions caused by the transfer or by the seller's actions (details); refund to Eldorado balance by default (refund policy) | 3 or 6 months on selected offers, price per order | 20 Oct 2026 |
| GameBoost | Marketplace | 14 days | Restricted or compromised through no fault of yours: store credit (minus processor fees); not as described: replacement or credit | Lifetime, +15% of the price, handled by GameBoost | 20 Oct 2026 |
| U7BUY | Marketplace | At least 14 days | Not working or not as described, recovered by the seller, restricted because of the transfer or the seller's violations; a won dispute is refunded to the U7BUY wallet | None published | 20 Oct 2026 |
| PlayerAuctions | Marketplace | Only if the seller offers it: 7, 14 or 30 days | Reclaimed by the previous owner or restricted through their fault: full refund to the original payment method | Paid After-Sale Protection at checkout, price not published, fee not refundable | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Z2U | Marketplace | None: Z2UProtection is escrow, "not a product warranty" | Non-delivery or problems reported within 72 h; publisher penalties after delivery not covered (refund policy) | Not stated | 20 Oct 2026 |
| FunPay | Marketplace (FUNPAY FZC, UAE) | None; the seller is paid only after you confirm the order | If the seller recovers the account, up to 100% back; if the game restricts it over the sale, up to 50% (sanction rules); refunds to FunPay balance | Not stated | 20 Oct 2026 |
| PlayHub | Marketplace | 14 days on accounts | Non-delivery or not as described: refund to card; changes made by the developer not covered (refund policy) | Not stated | 20 Oct 2026 |
| iGV (iGVault) | Marketplace | Set per listing (for example 7 days) | Non-delivery, account details not as described; delivered orders reviewed case by case (help) | Not stated | 20 Oct 2026 |
| ZeusX | Marketplace | Not stated; dispute within 48 h of "Delivered" | Problems reported before you confirm "Good Delivery"; no refund after that | Not stated | 20 Oct 2026 |
| EpicNPC | Forum with middleman | None; EpicNPC holds no money | Paid middleman ($4.95 + 6%) holds the account during the trade; recovery and chargebacks not covered (MM terms) | None | 20 Oct 2026 |
| METAMMO | Store | Lifetime, included | Recall or recovery by the previous owner: replacement or full refund, your choice; confirmed claims settled within 48 hours | Not needed: lifetime is the default | 20 Oct 2026 |
Disputes, seller checks and support
| Platform | Window to complain | How disputes are settled | Seller verification | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2G | 72 h after delivery | Report to the seller (48 h to reply), then escalate to G2G, which reviews evidence | ID document + selfie | Tickets and email |
| Eldorado.gg | 3 days after delivery (TradeShield) | Dispute on the order; the seller has 12 h to reply, a side silent for 24 h loses | Government ID, 18+ | 24/7 live chat and email |
| GameBoost | Report straight after delivery | Chat with the seller (12 h to reply), then GameBoost decides within 24 h | ID via iDenfy | 24/7 tickets |
| U7BUY | 72 h after shipping | One dispute per order, mediation up to 7 days | ID check at registration | Live chat |
| PlayerAuctions | 72 h to confirm or dispute | Claim on the order; PlayerAuctions acts as neutral arbiter and decides | On request; optional Verified Seller badge | Tickets and email, no live chat |
| Z2U | 72 h after delivery, then accepted | Mediation Center; no refund once the seller is paid | Not stated | Email and form |
| FunPay | Until you confirm the order | Support reviews the order; can reverse it while the seller's balance allows | Not stated | Tickets, 24/7, reply usually within 48 h |
| PlayHub | 2 days to check, 1 to 7 days after confirming | PlayHub holds the funds during the dispute; reviews take up to 2 weeks | Not stated | 24/7 live chat and email |
| iGV | Within the listing's warranty | Case by case: compensation or refund, 1 to 3 business days | Verified sellers | 24/7 |
| ZeusX | 48 h after "Delivered" | ZeusX reviews on-platform evidence only | Not stated | Help form and email |
| EpicNPC | Not stated | The middleman is responsible during the trade; EpicNPC pays no compensation | Forum feedback | Forum |
| METAMMO | No deadline for recovery claims | You deal directly with the team that sold the account; confirmed claims settled within 48 h | Not applicable: sold by METAMMO, every account hand-checked | Discord and email, usually replies within minutes |
G2G
G2G calls itself a marketplace, not a seller. GamerProtect is escrow, and G2G says plainly it is not a product guarantee. Accounts carry 14 days of insurance; one help page counts it from "Delivered", the refund policy from order confirmation. G2G does not extend cover past 14 days, even if a seller promises more. Refunds can go to store credit or back to the original payment method.
Eldorado.gg
Eldorado's TradeShield gives you 3 days after delivery to check the account, then 5 days of cover on most games. It lists game-side restrictions caused by the transfer itself among covered cases; restrictions caused by the buyer are excluded. Refunds go to your Eldorado balance unless you ask support for the original payment method, and the original payment fee is deducted. Support is a 24/7 human live chat.
GameBoost
GameBoost includes 14 days and sells a lifetime warranty for 15% of the account price, handled by GameBoost rather than the seller. A restriction or compromise that is not your fault is paid as store credit for the full amount minus processor fees; a refund to card is available on request. Do not use or change the account while a dispute is open.
U7BUY
U7BUY sets a minimum 14-day account warranty that covers recovery by the seller and game-side restrictions caused by the transfer. You have 72 hours after shipping to claim, one dispute per order, and mediation can take up to 7 days. A won dispute is refunded to your U7BUY wallet; gateway fees are not returned.
PlayerAuctions
On PlayerAuctions free cover depends on the seller: 7, 14 or 30 days, with the seller's payout held meanwhile. You can buy extra After-Sale Protection at checkout; its price is not published and the fee is not refunded. Refunds return to your original payment method. There is no live chat; support works through tickets.
Z2U
Z2U holds your payment until you confirm, but says its protection is "not a product warranty" and that it gives no after-sale service. You have 72 hours after delivery to raise a problem; after that the purchase counts as accepted and, once the seller is paid, there is no refund. Penalties from the game after delivery are not covered. Refunds go to Z2U credits by default.
FunPay
FunPay, run by FUNPAY FZC in the UAE, pays the seller only after you confirm the order. Its rules return up to 100% if the seller recovers the account and up to 50% if the game restricts it over the sale, and support can reverse a completed order while the seller's balance covers it. Refunds go to your FunPay balance. Support is ticket-only, 24/7.
PlayHub
PlayHub gives 14 days of cover on accounts and 1 day on other items, with 2 days to check an order. Non-delivery or an account not as described is refunded to your card; changes made by the game's developer are not covered, and reviews can take up to two weeks. Support runs a 24/7 live chat.
iGV (iGVault)
igvault.com now redirects to igv.com. Payment is held until you confirm, and each listing sets its own cover, for example 7 days. Non-delivery and account details that do not match the listing are covered; problems with delivered orders are reviewed case by case. The help pages say nothing specific about recovery.
ZeusX
ZeusX holds the payment and completes orders automatically 2 days after delivery. You must open a dispute within 48 hours of "Delivered", and once you press "Good Delivery" there is no refund. Only conversations on the platform count as evidence.
EpicNPC
EpicNPC is a forum, not an escrow marketplace: you pay the seller directly. Its paid middleman ($4.95 + 6%) takes the account during the trade and passes it on after payment, but EpicNPC says the service does not protect against recovery or chargebacks and that it pays no compensation. The free Trade Guardian gives no guarantee at all.
METAMMO: a store, not a marketplace
You buy every account from METAMMO, not from an individual seller, so the deal and the recovery risk are ours. Every account is checked by hand, handed over ready to play in a private ticket, and we have sold game accounts for over 10 years. Tell us what you want and we help you pick the right account. Delivery is usually within a few hours, at most 24, and you can cancel for any reason before delivery.
The warranty is lifetime and covers recall or recovery by the previous owner: you get a replacement or a full refund, your choice, with confirmed claims settled within 48 hours. What you give up is third-party escrow, so check our public record on G2G, Eldorado and GameBoost.
How to choose
- Decide store or marketplace. One responsible seller and long cover, or the widest choice with a short window.
- Read what the cover pays for. Which cases it covers, and for how long.
- Check where refunds go. Several platforms refund to store credit or a wallet by default.
- Use the first hours. On a marketplace, log in, secure the account and check the inventory within 48 to 72 hours.
- Insist on the email. Without the linked email the seller can recover the account anywhere.
- Check the seller, not just the platform. Ratings, order history and time on the platform.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best website to buy game accounts?
It depends on what you want covered. For the widest choice, a large marketplace: G2G, GameBoost, U7BUY and PlayHub give 14 days of free cover, Eldorado 5 days with transfer-caused restrictions included. For one responsible seller and long cover, a store: METAMMO sells every account itself with a lifetime warranty against recovery. Checked 20 October 2026.
What is the difference between a game account store and a marketplace?
A marketplace lets many independent sellers list accounts and acts as a referee for a short window after delivery. A store sells the account to you itself, so the same company is responsible before and after the sale. METAMMO is a store, not a marketplace.
Is Eldorado more trusted than G2G?
Neither is clearly ahead; they protect you differently. G2G gives 14 days of free account cover; Eldorado gives 5 on most games but lists game-side restrictions caused by the transfer as covered, sells 3- or 6-month cover on some offers and runs a 24/7 live chat. Both verify seller ID. Checked 20 October 2026.
Eldorado vs G2G: which is better for buying an account?
For the longest free cover, G2G (14 days vs Eldorado's 5 on most games). For cover of transfer-caused restrictions and live chat support, Eldorado. On both, check the individual seller's rating and order history before you buy.
Which account marketplace gives the longest warranty?
Free cover: G2G, GameBoost, U7BUY and PlayHub, 14 days each. Paid: GameBoost sells lifetime cover for 15% of the price. METAMMO, a store, includes a lifetime warranty against recall or recovery with every account: a replacement or a full refund, at the buyer's choice.
Are Z2U and FunPay safe for buying accounts?
Both hold your payment until you confirm, but neither gives a warranty after that: Z2U accepts problems for 72 hours after delivery, FunPay until you confirm the order, with partial refunds under its sanction rules. Check the account fully before you confirm.
How long do I have to report a problem with a bought account?
About 72 hours after delivery on G2G, U7BUY, PlayerAuctions and Z2U, 48 hours on ZeusX and 3 days on Eldorado. GameBoost asks you to report straight after delivery. The account cover that follows is a separate period. METAMMO sets no deadline for a recovery claim.
Is a store safer than a marketplace?
It is a different trade-off. A marketplace adds escrow and a short platform warranty; a store has no middleman, so its written warranty and checkable track record matter most. METAMMO's warranty against recovery is lifetime, and its history is public on G2G, Eldorado and GameBoost.