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How do I load my Nintendo 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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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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Why can't i add my card to my Nintendo eShop?

Ensure your system has the latest system menu version installed. If the purchase cannot be made on Nintendo Switch eShop, try the following: Purchase the game or content through the My Nintendo Store. Wait a while and try again later, or try adding funds using a different payment method.
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How do I add a card to my eShop account?

Visit the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Select Shop Menu. Under Credit Card, select Save to save a credit card or select Change if a credit card has already been saved.
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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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How To Redeem A Nintendo eShop Giftcard and Codes in 2023 - *UPDATED*

Do eShop cards need to be activated?

No value until activated at register.

Use of this card requires Internet access and acceptance of the user agreement applicable to the Nintendo eShop where you redeem this card. Please review at support.nintendo.com before purchasing.
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When can you no longer use eShop cards?

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.
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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).
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Why is my Nintendo code not working?

If you already redeemed the download code, you can re-download the game on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system without re-entering the code. If the download code is still not working, it may not have been activated correctly at the store. Please check with the retailer that provided the code.
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How do I scan my Nintendo eShop card?

How to Scan a QR Code
  1. While on the HOME Menu, press the L and R Buttons simultaneously to activate the camera.
  2. Tap the QR Code icon in the lower left corner.
  3. View the QR Code on the upper screen so that it is within the frame. ...
  4. Tap OK to confirm the destination.
  5. Tap OK again to launch the related application.
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How many digits is a Nintendo gift card?

Verify that you are entering your download code correctly in the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch,. The download code is a 16-digit code that is printed on the receipt or card you received when you made the purchase.
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Where can I find my Nintendo code?

Select your User icon (My Page) from the HOME Menu. Select Profile, and then check the right side of the screen to find your friend code.
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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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What are the ways to pay on Nintendo eShop?

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 is error code 2813 2470?

If this occurs when not using saved credit card information, check the card information to ensure you are entering it correctly, including the name, billing address, and security code.
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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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Is Nintendo getting rid of eShop?

The eShop for both systems will officially go offline on March 27, 2023, and players will be able to redeem download codes until then.
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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.
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Why can't i use my Nintendo eShop?

If you are still unable to access Nintendo eShop with manual DNS settings, change the DNS settings back to automatic and try accessing Nintendo eShop again. Turn flight mode on, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it off again. Power off your Nintendo Switch console, power it back on, and re-try connecting to the internet.
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How do I get a 5 digit code for My Nintendo?

On your smart device or PC, click An account for myself. Create a Nintendo Account for yourself. 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.
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What is a Nintendo verification code?

The email you receive when setting up a Nintendo Account includes a 4-digit email verification code. This code is entered on Nintendo's website to complete the Nintendo Account creation process.
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What number is the pin on a gift card?

The assigned PIN number is the last four digits of the card number.
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Where is the code on eShop cards?

Check the back of your Nintendo eShop card for a scratch-off code area. Some cards sold through retailers do not have a scratch-off code on the card itself – the code is only printed on the receipt you received when you made the purchase.
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