Do Nintendo funds expire?

Card balance may only be used on a single Account. There is a maximum unused Account balance that may be stored on a single Account, and the card may, as a result, be temporarily unredeemable. Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card. This card is non-reloadable.

Why can't i use my Nintendo funds?

Funds added to one Nintendo Account will only be available when signed in with that Nintendo Account. If you have more than one Nintendo Account linked to your console, check the balance for each Nintendo Account to see if the funds were added to a different Nintendo Account than the one you were using.

What is the maximum balance in eShop?

Select the dollar amount that you want to add ($10, $20, $50, or $100). Your total balance cannot exceed $250 USD, $350 CAD, or $5500 MXN.

How do I spend my Nintendo funds?

Funds added can be used to make purchases in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, or to purchase digital games through the My Nintendo Store.

Can I get a refund on Nintendo funds?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases, and/or if you don't like the game.

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When can you no longer add funds to Nintendo eShop?

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.

What happens when eShop closes?

What does the eShop closing mean? Broadly, it means that you won't be able to buy or download new games on the 3DS or Wii U eShop after 27th March 2023, and you also won't be able to purchase in-game content, download demos or free-to-play software, redeem download codes, or add funds to your account on 3DS or Wii U.

Do eShop codes expire?

No. My Nintendo Rewards are offered for a limited time, but download codes for items you have already redeemed through My Nintendo will not expire. If you need help locating a download code for a My Nintendo reward that you've ordered, you can log in to your account online and view your history.

How do I transfer balance on Nintendo switch?

Can I return a Nintendo eShop game?

You have 30 days after delivery of your order to return or exchange products purchased directly from the My Nintendo Store. Nintendo will not refund the cost of shipping unless the return is a result of Nintendo providing a product that is damaged, defective, or different than the product you ordered.

Are Nintendo eShop cards refundable?

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.

Can I transfer My Nintendo funds to another account?

Funds can only be transferred to a different system by performing a system transfer. This will transfer the entire Nintendo eShop account (unused funds, software purchases, and associated save data) to a different system in the Nintendo 3DS family.

How does Nintendo money work?

You can use My Nintendo Gold Points when purchasing Nintendo Switch digital games. Gold Points are awarded based on 5% of the amount you pay when purchasing eligible digital content. You can use the Gold Points you've earned when purchasing downloadable software and DLC for the Nintendo Switch™ system.

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.

Why are eShop games so expensive?

With many individuals looking to entertain themselves indoors, sales of the Nintendo Switch spiked. Familiar with the law of demand? The higher the demand, the higher the price. It's true - they produce expensive video games, but the demand is to blame for the high prices.

Can you gift eShop funds?

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.

Can you pay Nintendo online with eShop funds?

Select Add funds and purchase to complete the purchase. Your membership will automatically be set to auto-renew using your Nintendo eShop funds. Any additional balance will be charged to the payment method you used to place the order.

How do I merge Nintendo funds?

Sign in to your Nintendo Account on accounts.nintendo.com. Select Shop menu on the left. Your Nintendo Account balance and Nintendo Network ID balance will display. Select Merge Funds on the right underneath your Nintendo Network ID balance.

Can I transfer funds from my Nintendo account to my child's?

No. Nintendo eShop funds cannot be combined or transferred between accounts. Funds can only be used with the Nintendo Account where they were originally added or purchased.

How do you turn a balance transfer into cash?

Chase, Barclay, Citi, and other banks very often send balance transfer checks to their cardholders. These checks can be written out to your name and deposited into your bank account. If you have these checks then that would be the easiest and straightest way to turn a balance transfer into cash.

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."

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Is the eShop being discontinued?

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 the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

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.