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Can you use a gift card for Nintendo Switch eShop?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems. As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Can you pay for Nintendo switch online with a nintendo gift card?

Can you use Nintendo eShop Cards for Switch Online? Yes, you can. You can top up your Nintendo eWallet with the gift cards and use this credit to pay for your Switch Online subscription.
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What payment methods does Nintendo eShop accept?

How can I pay for my game?
  • A valid VISA or MasterCard (e.g. credit card, debit card, or gift card). The My Nintendo Store of any country in our region will only accept credit cards that correspond to that same country.
  • A Paypal account (U.S., Canada, and Mexico only).
  • A Nintendo eShop Card.
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How do I buy switch games online with a gift card?

From the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select “Enter Code.”
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How do I add a gift card to my eShop?

The funds will automatically be applied to your balance.
  1. Select “Redeem Code” on the left side of the screen. You can also reach this by selecting “Add Funds” in your Account Information, then “Nintendo eShop Card”.
  2. Enter the 16-character prepaid code, then confirm. ...
  3. Select “Confirm,” then “Add Funds”.
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How To Redeem A Nintendo eShop Giftcard and Codes in 2023 - *UPDATED*

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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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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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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How do I add money to my eShop switch?

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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How do I add money to my Nintendo eShop account?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Add Funds in the upper-right corner. Select Credit Card. If you have a credit card stored, you will be prompted to either Use this credit card or Use another credit card.
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How do I add $5 to Nintendo eShop?

From the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select “Enter Code.” Enter your download code and select “OK.” Select "Add Funds."
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Do nintendo switches take game cards?

To insert game cards

Open the game card slot cover located on the top right side of your Nintendo Switch system. Hold the game card so that the label of the game card faces in the same direction as the Nintendo Switch screen. Slide the game card into the game card slot until it clicks into place.
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What is the 16 digit code on Nintendo eShop Card?

The download code is a 16-digit code that is printed on the receipt you received from the retailer. If you provided an e-mail address to the retailer when you bought the code, check your e-mail. The retailer may also have sent you an e-mail with a copy of your download code.
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Why can't i add my card to my Nintendo eShop?

Ensure your system has the latest system menu version installed. If the purchase cannot be made on Nintendo Switch eShop, try the following: Purchase the game or content through the My Nintendo Store. Wait a while and try again later, or try adding funds using a different payment method.
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Why can't I redeem my Nintendo eShop card?

Close the Nintendo eShop or sign out of your Nintendo Account via the Nintendo website and log back in using the Nintendo Account that purchased the set of vouchers, then try to redeem a voucher again.
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Is it better to buy physical games or digital?

Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
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How do you buy games for Nintendo 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. Locate the game that you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page. ...
  4. Select Proceed to Purchase.
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How do I transfer a game card to a Switch?

Transferring game data
  1. On the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Data Management" → "Move Data Between System/microSD Card". ...
  2. To transfer data from the system memory to the microSD card, select "Move to microSD Card". ...
  3. Select the game you want to move from the list and follow the on-screen instructions.
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How does a Nintendo digital gift card work?

From the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Select “Enter Code.” Enter your download code and click “OK.” Choose the game that you want to download and click “Confirm”.
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How to get eShop money for free?

Want Free Nintendo eShop Credits? Enroll for My Nintendo Rewards
  1. Shopping for eligible games.
  2. Completing in-game missions.
  3. Participating in tournaments.
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Can I buy a Nintendo eShop Card with a Walmart gift card?

You cannot use one gift card to buy another gift card at Walmart. You can, however, purchase other types of gift cards at Walmart, including Visa, travel, restaurant, e-gift cards, gaming, specialty gift cards and so on.
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How do I redeem money on switch?

Go to My Nintendo and sign in to your Nintendo account. Click Menu in the upper-left corner of the screen, then Redeem points to see the list of available Rewards. Locate a Reward you want from the list, then click the Reward to display the details.
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How much is 300 gold points worth Nintendo?

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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How do you pay for switch games online?

You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
  1. Select “Credit Card”. ...
  2. Select the amount that you want to add. ...
  3. Enter the credit card number, expiry date, security code and post code, then select “Next”. ...
  4. Select “Confirm", then “Purchase” to complete the purchase.
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