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Are Nintendo gift cards good for Nintendo Switch?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems.
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What is the Nintendo eShop gift card used for?

Balance only redeemable using a Nintendo Account on Nintendo eShop and other Nintendo shopping services to purchase games and other content.
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How long is a Nintendo eShop gift card good for?

Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card. This card is non-reloadable. Card balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law. Card balance will not be replaced by Nintendo or retailer if the card is lost or stolen.
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Do gift cards usually expire?

Federal Law Offers Protections

Under the law, a gift card cannot expire until at least five years from the date it was activated. The law also places general limitations on fees.
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Do Nintendo Switch eShop codes expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
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Are Nintendo Gift Cards Region Locked?

Is there a way to gift games on switch?

No. It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.
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How do I use my eShop card on switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select the account you want to use.
  3. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
  4. Enter the 16-character download code. ...
  5. Select OK to confirm.
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How do I add money to my Nintendo switch eShop?

Complete these steps

Click Shop menu. In the "Nintendo Account balance" section, click Add Funds. Re-enter your password and click OK to proceed. Select how you would like to add funds, and follow the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information.
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Why won t nintendo accept my card?

Verify that there are enough funds available on the card.

If there aren't enough funds for the purchase that you're trying to make, the transaction will be declined.
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What cards does nintendo accept?

If you don't have enough funds, you can use a Nintendo eShop Card, a Paypal account, or a valid VISA or MasterCard to add more. For released games - the game will begin downloading to your system as soon as you place your order.
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Can you add less than $10 dollars to Nintendo eShop?

Link your PayPal account to your Nintendo Account, if you have not already done so. Select the dollar amount that you want to add ($10, $20, $50, or $100).
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How do eShop cards work?

Nintendo eShop gift cards are used to buy games and downloadable content (DLC) for the Nintendo Switch. Retailers offer physical Nintendo eShop gift cards in four values: $10, $20, $35, or $50. Digital Nintendo eShop gift cards can be redeemed immediately online without a credit card.
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Can you buy switch with eShop cards?

No. Nintendo eshop cards can only be used on nintendo eshop for games or in game purchases. To buy games at gamestop you have to buy gamestop cards.
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Can you use eShop cards for physical games?

They can purchase everything from hardware to games. It's the perfect gift card for Nintendo enthusiasts.
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How do I buy a digital game for a switch as a gift?

It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.
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Can I buy games for Nintendo Switch Online?

Buy digital games here and download them directly to your Nintendo Switch™ system (no code required)! Plus, shop physical games, sales, new releases, and more.
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Do Amazon gift cards work on switch?

the Nintendo eShop only accepts eShop giftcards as giftcards.
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What payment does Nintendo eShop accept?

If you don't have enough funds, you can use a Nintendo eShop Card, a Paypal account, or a valid VISA or MasterCard to add more. For released games - the game will begin downloading to your system as soon as you place your order.
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What happens when you buy a game on eShop?

Once you've completed your purchase, your game will automatically download to the console associated with your Nintendo Account. To download the game, your Nintendo Switch console must have enough memory space available and it must be turned on or in sleep mode (with an active internet connection).
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Why does it cost 50 cents to make a Nintendo Account?

To verify that a parent or guardian has granted consent, they will need to provide a valid credit card number when setting up a Nintendo Account for the child. A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.
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Why is switch eShop so expensive?

The same reason Nintendo games are expensive is the same reason Apple products are. It is an extremely well-known and trusted brand with decades of history behind it. People trust Nintendo, therefore, they are willing to pay more for Nintendo products.
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How much is 300 coins on eShop?

If you pay $59.99 for a game on Nintendo eShop, you'll earn 300 Gold Points. Those points can be redeemed for $3.00 toward your next eligible purchase.
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Which card is best for Nintendo Switch?

The best Nintendo Switch SD cards
  1. SanDisk microSDXC UHS-I card for Nintendo. ...
  2. SanDisk Ultra 400 GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter. ...
  3. SanDisk Ultra 64GB MicroSD. ...
  4. Samsung 256GB EVO Plus MicroSDXC. ...
  5. Toshiba 128GB 128G EXCERIA M303 with SD Adapter. ...
  6. PNY Elite microSDXC card 128GB. ...
  7. SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC.
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Which card to use for Nintendo Switch?

Plus microSD Card is compatible with Nintendo Switch and other portable gaming devices such as phones and tablets with a microSD slot.
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