Head to head · facts checked 2026-09-13
PlayerAuctions vs IGV (iGVault)
PlayerAuctions scores 85 against 74 for IGV (iGVault). PlayerAuctions longer warranty: 3 days against 1 days.
Marketplace
PlayerAuctions
85 Strong · read the review →
Marketplace
IGV (iGVault)
74 Solid · read the review →
| PlayerAuctions | IGV (iGVault) | |
|---|---|---|
| Trust Score | 85/100 · Strong | 74/100 · Solid |
| Trustpilot | 4.3 · 16,850 reviews · 19% one-star | 4.6 · 57,235 reviews · 12% one-star |
| Escrow | Yes | Not published |
| Warranty | 3 days | 1 days |
| Refunds | To your card | To your card |
| Dispute process | Yes | Yes |
| Seller verification | Yes | Yes |
| Buyer fee | the payment gateway's transaction cost, chosen at checkout: "most gateways charge about 2% per transaction, but some are free" | Not published |
| Seller fee | Not published | Not published |
| Payment methods | Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto, Skrill, Neteller | Cards, Skrill, Paysafecard, Bank transfer, Local methods |
| Support | Ticket, Email · 24/7 (stated on the how-to-buy page) | Live chat, Email, Telegram · 24/7 (live support, per the contact page) |
| Company | PlayerAuctions, Inc., United States | iGVault Limited (card payments via the UK entity; Skrill payments via iGVault HK Ltd, Hong Kong), United Kingdom |
| Operating | 27 years (since 1999) | 20 years (since 2006) |
| Account categories | 22 games we verified | 19 games we verified |
Where each one wins
- PlayerAuctions — longer warranty: 3 days against 1 days.
- IGV (iGVault) — smaller share of one-star reviews (12% against 19%).
- IGV (iGVault) — far larger review volume (57,235 against 16,850).
The verdicts
PlayerAuctions
The oldest marketplace in this set, run by a US company since 1999, with escrow through PlayerGuardian, a 72-hour inspection phase and a documented dispute committee whose decisions are final. Its weak points are also documented: the seller fee rate is not on a public page, cover against a reclaimed account beyond the inspection phase is a paid insurance add-on, and nearly one Trustpilot review in five is one-star, many of them about identity checks. Suits a buyer who values a long track record and will buy the insurance on an expensive account.
IGV (iGVault)
A UK-registered marketplace that dates itself to 2006, with 24/7 live support, KYC checks on both sides and refunds that go back to the card — but with the thinnest published protection of the large marketplaces here: no escrow page, a 24-hour window to return a mismatched product, and no fee schedule for either side. A 4.6 Trustpilot average across 57,235 reviews sits next to an 11.7% one-star share. Suits a buyer who values a long history and live support and will test an account the same day it arrives.
Games both list accounts for: Fortnite, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Brawl Stars, Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, Genshin Impact, Steam, Pokémon GO, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2, Honkai: Star Rail, Marvel Rivals, Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero.
Questions
Which is better, PlayerAuctions or IGV (iGVault)?
On published facts, PlayerAuctions scores 85 against 74 for IGV (iGVault). PlayerAuctions longer warranty: 3 days against 1 days. Both reviews list every input behind the score.
Which has the longer warranty, PlayerAuctions or IGV (iGVault)?
PlayerAuctions: 3 days. IGV (iGVault): 1 days. PlayerAuctions: 72-hour inspection phase after the account is handed over; a ban or reclaim during it means a replacement or refund. Paid insurance packages extend cover against reclamation by the original owner, with a full refund on evidence. IGV (iGVault): a product that does not match its description must be returned within 24 hours of purchase (sole remedy); the terms also state a general 14-day refund eligibility, while completed deliveries that match the description are not refundable.
Which has better reviews, PlayerAuctions or IGV (iGVault)?
PlayerAuctions: 4.3 on Trustpilot across 16,850 reviews, 19% one-star. IGV (iGVault): 4.6 across 57,235 reviews, 12% one-star. Snapshot of 2026-09-13.