How do I add money to my Nintendo eShop account?

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.

Why can't I add funds to my Nintendo eShop account?

Make sure the funds were added for the same country/region that your Nintendo Account is set to. Your Nintendo eShop account balance does not carry over if you change your Nintendo Account country/region setting.

When can you add funds to eShop?

If you are only adding funds to purchase a single title, you can add funds directly when you purchase the software. An internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.

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."

What payment methods does Nintendo eShop accept?

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How do I purchase on eShop?

Do debit cards work on eShop?

The remaining amount of the purchase will be deducted from your Nintendo eShop account balance. If you do not have enough funds, you can add additional funds using the following methods: A valid VISA or MasterCard (e.g. credit card, debit card, or gift card).

How do I add a Visa gift card to my Nintendo eShop?

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.

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.

What is Nintendo eShop gift card?

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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.

Do eShop funds 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.

Can I use two cards when paying on the Nintendo eShop?

Only one credit card can be stored per Nintendo Account.

Do eShop coins expire?

Gold Points are valid until the last day of the month 12 months after you earn them.

Why can't I use a credit card on Nintendo eShop?

If a Nintendo Switch eShop exists for your region, credit cards issued from your region will not work in a different region's eShop. (For example, credit cards issued for the U.S. will only work in the Nintendo Switch eShop for North America.)

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How do I check my eShop balance?

Select your user icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. The following options are available: Current balance - View your current balance, add funds, and/or merge funds with a Nintendo Network ID.

Can I buy a game on 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.

How do I add a new card to my Nintendo account?

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."

Is Nintendo shutting down the eShop?

The Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Wii U system will no longer be available as of March 27, 2023. Once the shop closes, you won't be able to purchase digital games (including a variety of past Pokémon titles) for those systems.

Is eShop getting shut down?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS digital storefronts are shutting down today, March 27th, 2023 at 8PM ET. While you'll no longer be able to purchase games or DLC from either eShop, you'll still be able to redownload the games you've already bought and play online for the time being.

Can 2 people use the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

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.

Do eShop card codes expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.

How do I add money to my Nintendo eShop 3DS?

Press the 'Add Funds' button, choose an amount to the add to the account and pay with your preferred payment method. Then you're done! The amount will be on your 3DS the next time you log in to the eShop, and you can purchase as many digital titles as you want.