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Do eShop cards expire?

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 eShop card codes expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
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Do eShop gift cards still work?

Note: 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. Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the eShop on your Nintendo Switch console, as well as on the Nintendo website.
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How do eShop cards work?

Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card

It's easy—apply it to your Nintendo eShop account in seconds. It ensures that you'll always have funds on hand for new games and applications. It's designed for your Nintendo eShop purchases—no credit card required.
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Why is my Nintendo eShop card not working?

What to Do: Verify that you are entering the number from the Nintendo eShop Card correctly. If the error continues, this may indicate a delay in activating certain cards. Please wait 24 hours and then try again.
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Can Nintendo Switch eShop cards expire?

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.
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How do I activate my eShop card?

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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Can I use an eShop card to buy a switch?

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 online?

Information. Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems or redeemed when purchasing digital content for Nintendo Switch or Nintendo 3DS online through the My Nintendo Store.
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Why is eShop being discontinued?

WHY is this happening? Here's Nintendo's statement on the subject: "This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare."
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Can I buy something from Nintendo eShop as a gift?

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 long do eshop coins last?

Valid for 12 months after you collect them. You can check the points you've collected, the points you've redeemed, and any points that have expired by going to "Points history" in the menu. When points are collected or expire, they are processed based on Pacific Daylight Time.
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Are Nintendo eShop games permanent?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.
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How long do switch cards last?

The cartridges lasting forever isn't a concern. Because if you care for them, they will last forever. However, their usefulness is questionable. Some games require updates, some don't.
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How do I transfer money from Nintendo eShop to switch?

In the Shop Menu, click on Merge Funds on the lower right. The current balances from your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID will appear. Select Merge Funds to combine them. Your balances will be merged.
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Can you buy a physical Nintendo eShop Card?

Nintendo eShop $40.00 Physical Gift Cards (2 pack of $20.00 Cards) - Walmart.com.
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Where 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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How does Nintendo eShop digital card work?

Give the gift of fun with the Nintendo eShop Card

It's easy—apply it to your Nintendo eShop account in seconds. It ensures that you'll always have funds on hand for new games and applications. It's designed for your Nintendo eShop purchases—no credit card required.
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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 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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Is the eShop closing on Switch?

Important: The service for merging balances will no longer be available as of March 2024. Make sure you merge your funds by March 2024. No changes are planned on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
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Is the Nintendo eShop closing in 2023?

The Nintendo eShop for the Wii U and 3DS game consoles officially closed for business on March 27th, 2023, permanently disabling all new purchases on the platforms.
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How long are Switch eShop codes?

The download code is 16 digits long. Make sure you are redeeming the code correctly in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Visit Nintendo's online code redemption page to redeem the code online.
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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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