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Is it safe to use card on Nintendo Switch?

Yes. You have the option to save the credit card information when you add funds or purchase content with a credit card in the Nintendo Switch eShop. Nintendo Account members aged 18+ can save credit card information. Only one credit card can be stored per Nintendo Account.
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Is it safe to use the Nintendo eShop?

We have rated eShop as Unsafe which means that all versions of the plugin have vulnerabilities. We recommend that until an update is released do not use eShop.
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Can I use my debit card on Nintendo Switch?

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 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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How do I use a Visa gift card on my Nintendo switch?

Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information. Select Add Funds in the upper-right corner. Select Credit Card. If you have a credit card stored, you will be prompted to either Use this credit card or Use another credit card.
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Can you use a Visa debit gift card on switch?

Just treat them as you would a credit/debit card when you are ready to use the visa gift card. The funds will be deducted from the gift card. Yep, they should work. I've been using Visa gift cards for a while and they work perfectly, since they act just like debit cards.
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Why is my Visa gift card being declined?

There are a number of possible reasons why a purchase could be declined: You don't have enough money left on your card. You haven't activated or registered your card. The address you gave to make an online or phone purchase is different from the address you have on file with your prepaid card provider.
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How do I buy games on switch eShop?

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. Locate the game that you want to purchase, and select it to reach the game details page. ...
  4. Select Proceed to Purchase.
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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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How do I put money on my Nintendo eShop?

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.
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Which card to use for Nintendo Switch?

Plus microSD Card is compatible with Nintendo Switch and other portable gaming devices such as phones and tablets with a microSD slot.
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Does Nintendo save your card?

One credit card can be stored per Nintendo Account. Credit card information stored on your Nintendo Account does not carry over to a linked Nintendo Network ID (or vice versa).
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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 eShop closing on switch?

No, the Nintendo Switch eShop will still work just fine.
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How do I buy games on Nintendo eShop with a credit card?

  1. Select Credit Card. ...
  2. Select the dollar amount that you want to add (Required amount for purchase, $10, $20, $50, or $100). ...
  3. Enter the credit card number, expiration date, security code, and billing zip/postal code, and select Next. ...
  4. Select Confirm, then Add funds and purchase to complete the purchase.
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Can you pay for Nintendo switch online with an eShop card?

Can you use Nintendo eShop Cards for Switch Online? Yes, you can. You can top up your Nintendo eWallet with the gift cards and use this credit to pay for your Switch Online subscription. However, it is more convenient to use the Nintendo Switch Online cards.
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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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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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Why are Switch games so expensive?

The same reason Nintendo games are expensive is the same reason Apple products are. It is an extremely well-known and trusted brand with decades of history behind it. People trust Nintendo, therefore, they are willing to pay more for Nintendo products.
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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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Is it illegal to use a Visa gift card?

Federal Law Offers Protections

Bank gift cards, which carry the logo of a payment card network (e.g., Visa, MasterCard), are also subject to Credit CARD Act protections and can be used wherever the brand is accepted.
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Can gift cards be traced back to a credit card?

Gift cards tied into credit card networks, such as Visa prepaid cards, can be traced. For gift cards tied to individual merchants, it depends on what systems and processes the merchant has in place.
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Why does my vanilla Visa card keep getting declined?

The most common reasons are insufficient funds, an inactive card, the cashier using the card the wrong way, or simply you using your Visa gift card at an invalid place.
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