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How do you pay for games on Nintendo eShop?

How to Purchase or Download Content in Nintendo Switch eShop
  1. You can purchase a game with existing funds, add funds directly when you buy the game, or redeem a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher to purchase eligible games.
  2. An Internet connection and Nintendo Account are required to access the Nintendo Switch eShop.
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How do you pay on Nintendo eShop?

You can use a credit card, Nintendo eShop Card, or, in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, a PayPal account, to add the funds.
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How do you buy digital games on Nintendo?

Complete these steps
  1. Link a Nintendo Account to your Nintendo Switch console.
  2. Access the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console and select your Nintendo Account. ...
  3. Purchase games and/or add funds in the Nintendo eShop. ...
  4. Download and start playing the games you have purchased.
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How do I buy games on eShop with a credit card?

Enter the credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing zip/postal code, and select Next. Nintendo Account owners aged 18+ can click the Save box on the credit card entry screen to store credit card information.
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How do you pay for Switch games online?

You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.
  1. Select “Credit Card”. ...
  2. Select the amount that you want to add. ...
  3. Enter the credit card number, expiry date, security code and post code, then select “Next”. ...
  4. Select “Confirm", then “Purchase” to complete the purchase.
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Nintendo Switch: How To buy a Game from Nintendo eShop for beginners.

How does buying Nintendo Switch games online work?

Start playing in a snap when you purchase a digital game from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch system or online at the My Nintendo Store. The game will be sent to your system automatically after purchase—no code required.
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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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Is it safe to put my credit card in Nintendo eShop?

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.
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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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Why can't I use my credit card on 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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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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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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Do you need Nintendo online subscription to buy digital games?

The Nintendo Switch has its own, paid subscription service which is required for online play. However, not only does Nintendo Switch Online enable Switch owners to play many games online, membership offers a growing selection of free classic games to download, including Super Mario.
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Do debit cards work on Nintendo 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 can't I buy anything on the eShop?

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 do I add money to my eShop account online?

Visit https://ec.nintendo.com/my/balance_add, select the payment method you would like to use and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Once you have added funds to your NNID this way, you can use them both on the Nintendo website and directly within Nintendo eShop on your system.
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What are the rules of a Nintendo eShop card?

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. Card balance will not be replaced by Nintendo or retailer if the card is lost or stolen.
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Are eShop purchases tied to account?

Information. Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Do I have to enter a credit card for Nintendo Switch Online?

Important. 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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What happens if you don't pay Nintendo Switch Online?

If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won't be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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Does Nintendo online charge monthly?

These are split into individual or family plans for just Nintendo Switch Online or for Nintendo Switch Online Plus, the expansion pack. The Individual Nintendo Switch Online plan costs $3.99 per month, $7.99 per 3 months, and $19.99 annually.
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Do I need an SD card for Switch?

Do I need a microSD card for my Nintendo Switch? Unless you're only planning to have a handful of games downloaded to your console, and will stick mostly to cartridges, owning a memory card is pretty much a necessity, we'd say.
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Can you use any SD card for Nintendo Switch?

Can I use an SD card on Nintendo Switch? Only microSD cards can be used on the Nintendo Switch console. Due to the slot size, SD cards and miniSD cards are not compatible with Nintendo Switch.
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What does Nintendo subscription include?

A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership includes libraries of classic Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games with added online play, access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLCs at no additional cost, and all the benefits of a ...
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