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Does switch money 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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Does Nintendo gold coins expire?

Yes. Different types of points are valid for different lengths of time: Gold Points are valid until the last day of the month 12 months after you earn them.
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What is the maximum balance on Nintendo eShop?

The funds will automatically be applied to your balance. Your total balance cannot exceed $250 USD, $350 CAD, or $5500 MXN.
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Can I transfer Nintendo Switch funds to another account?

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.
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Do eShop card codes expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
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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 long is a Nintendo Switch redeem code?

Select the account you want to use. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code. Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software will include both a Control Number and a Download Code.
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How do I merge my eShop funds?

Via the Nintendo website:
  1. Go to accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. ...
  2. Select Shop Menu on the left side.
  3. In the Shop Menu, click on Merge Funds on the lower right.
  4. The current balances from your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID will appear. ...
  5. Your balances will be merged.
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How do I transfer my eShop purchases to a new Switch?

Go to Settings > Data Management > Save Data Cloud

Make sure both Automatic Save-Data Backup and Automatic Save-Data Download are on. Go to the Nintendo eShop and tap on your icon in the upper-right corner. On the subsequent account page, tap Redownload to see a list of games you can download to the new Switch.
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How do I use my Nintendo eShop balance?

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
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Complete these steps
  1. Current balance: View your current balance, add funds, and/or merge funds with a Nintendo Network ID.
  2. Gold Points balance: Displays the My Nintendo Gold Points that you currently have available to use towards a purchase.
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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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Do Nintendo eShop games expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire. However, download codes given out for a specific promotion, such as Pokémon distributions, will usually have an expiration date.
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Will Nintendo Switch last for 10 years?

The idea of the Switch, however, has remained the same. Its models mainly use the same type of CPU and GPU, too. As I discussed with former Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aimé, the Switch seems due for some sort of upgrade... but according to Nintendo, the Switch's life cycle could be as long as 10 years.
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How much is 1 Nintendo Gold point worth?

Each Gold Point can be redeemed towards digital Nintendo Switch purchases at the following rates: $0.01 USD/CAD. $0.20 MXN.
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Is Switch OLED worth it?

If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode. If you are planning on mainly using it docked, the regular model is probably the better choice.
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Will I lose my Animal Crossing Island if I get a new Switch?

What is transferred to the new console with a full island transfer? When a full island transfer is completed, all island save data, progress, animal neighbours, residents, residents' inventories and homes are transferred to the new console. No Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data will remain on the original console.
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Will I lose my games if I delete a user on Switch?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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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.
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Can you use eShop funds for my Nintendo store?

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.
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What is the 5 digit code for Nintendo Switch?

Once the account is created, a 5-digit confirmation code will appear. On the Nintendo Switch console, enter the confirmation code into the appropriate field, and click OK. You will receive a confirmation message that your Nintendo Account is now linked to your user account. Click OK to return to the system settings.
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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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