How do I merge money from my 3DS to a Switch?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

How do I link my 3DS account to my switch?

Can you merge Nintendo accounts?

We are not able to combine two different Nintendo Accounts together into one. Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account.

How do I add money to my 3DS eShop from switch?

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.

Can I transfer 3DS funds to switch?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

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How do I merge my Nintendo eShop funds?

Do eShop purchases transfer between 3DS?

All content downloaded via the Nintendo eShop on both systems (DSiWare, Ambassador games and status, Nintendo 3DS Downloadable software, etc.) will be combined together onto the target system. If one of the systems was linked to a Nintendo Network ID, the Nintendo eShop content will be associated with that ID.

Are eShop purchases tied to account 3DS?

What Happens to My Nintendo eShop Purchases When I Link a Nintendo Network ID? All purchases and funds added to your Nintendo eShop ID will be retained after creating (or linking) a Nintendo Network ID on the system.

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Article updated March 7, 2023. With the discontinuation of the Nintendo eShop service for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, the Pokémon Bank service for Nintendo 3DS will become available at no cost to users.

Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my switch?

The date of birth listed for the Nintendo Network ID must match the date of birth for the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to. You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID if the country of residence setting does not match that of the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.

Why can't I link my Nintendo account to my 3DS?

The Nintendo 3DS can have only one active Nintendo Network ID registered to it at one time. If a previous account exists on the system, it will need to be removed before a new account can be created or linked.

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.

Will 3DS account work on Switch?

Select Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Merge Funds from Nintendo 3DS/Wii U.

How do I trade between 3DS and Switch?

Can you link multiple 3DS and Switch?

It is not possible to link the same Nintendo Network account to multiple Wii U or multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems at the same time.

Why is Nintendo removing 3DS eShop?

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."

Can I transfer digital games from 3DS to switch?

No. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games purchased through Nintendo eShop do not carry over to Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch is an all-new way to play, and does not include backwards compatibility with digital or physical games designed for other systems.

Can you transfer eShop money to another account?

No. All Nintendo eShop transactions are applied only to a single system and are non-refundable. Funds can only be transferred to a different system by performing a system transfer.

What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.

What is the max Nintendo funds?

The funds will automatically be applied to your balance. Your total balance cannot exceed $250 USD, $350 CAD, or $5500 MXN.

Why can't I add funds on 3DS 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.

Is 3DS account the same as Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Network ID is used to access various online features on the Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. Currently, you can create a Nintendo Network ID using either a Wii U console or a system in the Nintendo 3DS family. A Nintendo Account is different from a Nintendo Network ID.

How do I know if my 3DS and switch accounts are linked?

Select User Settings. Scroll down to the Nintendo Account section, then select Check Your Account Information. If Link Nintendo Account is displayed here, then a Nintendo Account has not yet been linked to the user profile.

How do I log into my Nintendo 3DS eShop account?

Go to the Nintendo Account website or open the application where you want to sign in. Enter the sign-in information that you used to create your Nintendo Account: For Nintendo Account sign in: Enter the email address and password associated to your account, then click Sign in.