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How do I buy games on Nintendo eShop with a credit card?

  1. Select Credit Card. ...
  2. Select the dollar amount that you want to add (Required amount for purchase, $10, $20, $50, or $100). ...
  3. Enter the credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing zip/postal code, and select Next. ...
  4. Select Confirm, then Add funds and purchase to complete the purchase.
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Can you buy a Nintendo eShop Card with a credit card?

Buy Nintendo eShop eGift Card with Credit Card

Choose from over 1,000 new, classic and indie games – delivered directly to your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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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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Does Nintendo switch accept credit cards?

All payments are to be paid in full via credit card. Payment methods other than credit card (such as PayPal) are not accepted. Note: Only cards with security codes are accepted.
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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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Nintendo Switch: How To buy a Game from Nintendo eShop for beginners.

How does Nintendo switch online payment work?

Credit-card information or a PayPal account is required to purchase this membership. If you purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership, your membership will automatically renew for the selected price and subscription term unless you turn off automatic renewal.
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How do I buy games on switch eShop?

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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Can you use eShop credit for switch online?

No. Nintendo eshop cards can only be used on nintendo eshop for games or in game purchases.
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Do you need a credit card for Nintendo Online?

Credit card or PayPal must be used as your automatic renewal payment method when purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online Family membership or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Family membership.
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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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Can you use credit card on Nintendo 3DS eShop?

Nintendo announced in February that it plans to discontinue Wii U and 3DS eShop purchases in March 2023. However, the sunsetting process gradually rolls out throughout 2022. The lights begin turning off on Monday, May 23, when players lose the ability to add eShop funds using credit cards.
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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 pay for Switch games online?

Link your PayPal account to your Nintendo Account, if you have not already done so. 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.
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Why can't i pay for Nintendo online?

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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How does the Nintendo online card work?

Activate your membership via your Nintendo Switch Console
  1. Power up your Switch console and go to the Nintendo eShop;
  2. Select the account you want to activate your subscription with;
  3. Select Enter Code on the left of your screen;
  4. Enter the 16-digit code;
  5. Complete the redemption and have fun!
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How long does it take Nintendo to process payment?

Nintendo does not charge your card until your order ships, or the Nintendo eShop purchase completes. If the order does not complete, your bank will release the hold on your funds in accordance with the time-frame set by your bank. (Usually within 1-3 days, based on your card issuer's policies.)
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How do I put money on my Nintendo eShop?

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. Need some help choosing?
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Where do I add payment method to Nintendo Switch?

Visit http://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
  1. Select "Shop Menu".
  2. Under "Credit Card", select "Save" to save a credit card or select "Change" if a credit card has already been saved. ...
  3. Select "Save" to save the new credit card information.
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Why can't i add funds on 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 Nintendo 3DS. However, Nintendo eShop Cards can still be redeemed when purchasing Nintendo 3DS digital content online through the My Nintendo Store.
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Do all credit cards support 3DS?

Q1. What is 3-Domain Secure? 3-Domain Secure (3DS) is a protocol used by banks worldwide to authenticate online card transactions. Cardmembers can recognize the participating 3DS merchants by the Verified-by-Visa, MasterCard's SecureCode, American Express SafeKey or JCB J/Secure logos on the online merchant's website.
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How do I pay for eShop games on 3DS?

You can add funds in two ways: either with a Nintendo eShop Card (which are available from selected retailers) or with a credit card.
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How do I use a Visa gift card on Nintendo eShop?

The funds will automatically be applied to your balance.
  1. Select Enter 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 select Send. ...
  3. Select Confirm, then Add.
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