How do I stop buying Switch games?

Click each setting that you want to adjust: Spending/Purchases on Nintendo Switch eShop and the Nintendo website. Check the box to disable purchases and auto-renewal options on Nintendo Switch AND through the My Nintendo

My Nintendo

My Nintendo is a loyalty program provided by Nintendo and the successor to Club Nintendo. The system rewards allows players to earn points from using software or purchasing games, which can then be spent on rewards such as digital games or discounts.

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Store (including physical orders).

How do I stop buying games?

Set up device or console controls to prevent game purchases.

You can require authentication (forcing you to input a password before you can check out), disable in-app purchases, or remove your payment method so you can't buy anything.

How do I stop Nintendo payments?

Tap the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. To turn off auto-renewal - Highlight Nintendo Switch Online on the left side of the screen and then select Turn Off Automatic Renewal for the appropriate Nintendo Switch Online membership or subscription.

Can I just remove game from Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings". Scroll down the options on the left and select "Data Management". On the right-hand side select "Software", then select the software you would like to manage or delete.

Can you delete a game on Nintendo Switch and get your money back?

We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases. Please be sure to read the game descriptions and check out the screen shots available through the Nintendo eShop before making purchases. We also encourage you to visit nintendo.com for information about the games available for our systems.

The problem with digital games and why you need to stop buying them

Do you have to buy a game again if you delete it on Switch?

Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game.

How do I remove my credit card from Nintendo eShop switch?

Click Nintendo Account in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select Shop Menu. The name, last four digits, and expiration for the saved credit card will appear here. Click Delete.

How do I remove my credit card from Nintendo online?

Select the Nintendo Account with the credit card information you want to delete. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. The name, last four digits, and expiration for the saved credit card will appear under “Credit Card Information”. Click “Delete.”

How do I stop making purchases?

How do I stop spending money on games?

Do you actually own a game when you buy it?

You own a license to the software on the media but you don't actually own the software itself. So there is no difference between buying a digital and physical copy as far as ownership or rights are concerned.

Is it safe to use credit card on Nintendo switch?

For security reasons, we do not share the exact type of encryption Nintendo uses for credit card transactions. Please be assured that we use the standard payment card industry encryption, which is tested regularly for compliance with industry requirements.

How do I remove my credit card from games?

Can I cancel my Nintendo purchase?

All sales (including pre-purchases) are final. Please be sure that you meet all of these download requirements for your game before you place your order. You may also find our information on the Purchase Terms helpful.

What happens if I delete a purchased game on Switch?

Deleting or archiving software will not impact your save data. Once deleted, software can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account with which it was purchased. If a microSD card is inserted, the save location will default to the microSD card when downloading or redownloading software.

What happens to the games I bought on Switch?

Once you've purchased a digital game, you can use your Nintendo Account to access the game on any Nintendo Switch console (primary or non-primary). When using a non-primary console, you are the only player that can access digital games that you've purchased.

What happens if you buy a game twice on Switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles. Only one Nintendo Switch console can be the primary console for your Nintendo Account at any given time.

How do I turn off auto renewal or cancel my subscription?

What does turn off auto renew mean?

If you have a MONTHLY subscription and turn OFF the Auto-Renewal feature, your subscription will NOT renew the following MONTH. If you have an ANNUAL subscription, Paid ANNUALLY, and turned OFF the Auto-Renewal feature, your subscription will NOT renew the following YEAR.

What is automatic renewal on switch?

Automatic renewal is a feature for customers who would like to continue using a paid service over an extended period. For example, if you activate automatic renewal for a pass, the pass will automatically renew 48 hours prior to the end of the then-current period, eliminating the need to manually purchase a new pass.

Do you permanently own digital games?

Don't want to pack hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of games in your checked bags? With a library of games stored on your hard drive, you'll never face that dilemma. In the same way, digital games can never be lost by accident; they remain on a player's account, essentially permanently.

Will I lose my digital switch games?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.