How do I redeem a Nintendo gift card from another country?

Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold. If you purchased a Nintendo eShop prepaid card for a different country or region, we cannot replace it, exchange it, or offer a refund.

How do I use another country eShop?

If you need to change your Nintendo Account country/region setting, you will access Nintendo eShop for that country/region the next time you open the application on your Nintendo Switch console. Important: Your Nintendo eShop balance does not carry over when you change the country that your Nintendo Account is set to.

How do I redeem a Nintendo code in the US?

Complete these steps

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code.

How do you fix Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country?

Is The Nintendo eShop region locked?

Nintendo Switch (Switch, Switch Lite) hardware isn't region locked, but any available DLC content is tied to a regional Nintendo eShop. Nintendo officially recommends that players purchase software that is specifically made for their Nintendo Switch system's region.

Are Nintendo Gift Cards Region Locked?

Which country can access Nintendo eShop?

Nintendo eShop: Available in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.

Why can't I redeem my Nintendo eShop card?

Make sure your Nintendo Account country settings match the region you used when the vouchers were purchased. Check the list of games available to purchase with a voucher to confirm that the title you wish to purchase is eligible. Confirm that the game has not already been purchased on your Nintendo Switch console.

Can you redeem Nintendo gift card online?

What to do. Select Sign in and enter your Nintendo Account e-mail address and password, and then select Sign in again. Re-enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then select Redeem to complete the process.

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.

How do I get games from other countries on my Nintendo Switch?

To access a different region's eShop you'll need to make a Nintendo Account with its country set to the store you want to access. For example, if you're trying to access the Japanese eShop set the account's country to Japan. Once you have that account created make it a player profile on your Switch and visit the eShop.

How do I redeem my Japanese Nintendo eShop card?

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.

Where is the 16 digit gift card number?

The 16 digit numbers are found on the reverse of your card, just under the barcode. Your PIN is under the scratch-away section, also on the reverse of the card. Was this article helpful?

Can you scan a Nintendo gift card?

Enter the 16-character activation code from the back of the prepaid card, then select OK to complete the transaction. Please note, the letters o, i, and z are not used. Select Scan QR Code. View the QR Code located on the back of the Nintendo eShop card on the upper screen so that it is within the frame.

Do Nintendo online gift cards 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.

How do I find my Nintendo redeem code?

If you receive a My Nintendo point code, sign in to your Nintendo Account. Go to My Nintendo. Click Menu in the upper-left corner, then click Redeem a point code. Enter the 16-digit point code from your email, then click Submit.

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.

What is error code 28136561?

Note: In most cases, this error indicates the Nintendo eShop card or download code was entered incorrectly, it was intended to be redeemed in a different region's Nintendo eShop, or it was intended to be redeemed directly within a game.

Where is the gift card number written?

On some cards, this number is printed above a magnetic stripe and will contain exactly 16 digits. On other cards, this number may be as many as 30 digits and will be printed below a barcode.

How are gift cards activated?

The card is presented to the system (swiped or read) and the unique card number is confirmed in a database. The dollar amount to load on the card is input to the database and is associated with the unique card number within the database. The card is now activated or loaded.

What is the gift card PIN?

In the TD Wallet, a gift card PIN is a number, usually four digits long, that provides extra security on some gift cards. It can be found on the back of your gift card and can't be changed.

Are Nintendo gift cards universal?

Nintendo eShop Cards can be used in any country that uses the same currency as the Nintendo eShop Card.

What does a Nintendo code look like?

Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software will include both a Control Number and a Download Code. Make sure that you are entering the Download Code (no hyphens in the number) and not the Control Number (has hyphens, e.g. XXXX-A00000-000000, F50EEUR-A00000-000000).

Which gift card has 20 digits?

There are 16 digits on the back of Google Play gift cards, but you must also know that the number of digits in a Google Play gift card depends on the denomination of the card. For instance, a $10 Google Play gift card has 20 digits, while a $100 has 21 numbers.

How do I buy from Japan eShop?

After you click Sign In and Link, enter your Japanese Nintendo Account credentials you created earlier. Once you've done this, you're ready to start perusing the Japanese eShop! When you click the eShop icon, you'll be asked who is using the eShop.