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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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Why can't I use my debit card on Nintendo 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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Does eShop accept PayPal?

Once linked, PayPal can be used for the following types of digital purchases: Nintendo Switch eShop – Add Nintendo eShop funds and purchase Nintendo Switch software. Nintendo website – Purchase software for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U.
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Does Nintendo eShop accept Apple Pay?

Buy Nintendo eShop eGift Card with Apple Pay

Choose from over 1,000 new, classic and indie games – delivered directly to your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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How do I pay for switch 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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Nintendo Switch How To Add Funds eShop - How To Add Funds on Nintendo Switch Without Credit Card

How do I pay for eShop?

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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Which eShop region accepts PayPal?

Japan, USA, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, UK, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia and Slovakia.
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Why isn t my credit card working on Nintendo Switch?

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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Do debit cards work on 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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When can you no longer use eShop cards?

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 Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
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Why is my debit card declined on Play Store?

Check to see if your payment method is up to date. If it isn't, update it in the Payments center, then try your purchase again. Make sure you have enough money in your account for the purchase. If you're still having issues, contact your bank to see if there's a problem with your account.
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Do you have to use PayPal for Nintendo online?

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 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.
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Why wont my card let me purchase?

Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you're over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.
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Do credit cards work on Nintendo eShop?

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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Why is my credit card purchase not going through?

The most common reasons for your payment to fail are either filters your bank applies to certain transactions made online, or amount limitations applied to your card. If your payment is being rejected, please reach out to your bank to get additional information.
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What state is Nintendo eShop tax free?

Some state in the United States doesn't charge for additional tax for digital purchase, and since you're living outside the US you should have no problem with its legality, so here are the following states and Zip Code that you can use: 97330 – Corvallis, Oregon. 03222 – New Hampshire, Bristol. 97222 – Milwaukie, ...
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How do I buy from Nintendo eShop us?

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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Are eShop purchases region locked?

Can I use a Nintendo eShop prepaid card from another country or region on my system? Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold.
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Can I use a Visa gift card on Nintendo eShop?

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. I've been buying nintendo eshop gift cards from www.nintendocarddelivery.com - this gets me access to the US store, and I can buy the cards discounted with PayPal.
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Does Nintendo Switch accept American Express?

Handy cards for buying digital Nintendo games

I also appreciate having these as an alternative to credit/debit for adding money to my eShop balance since I primarily use an American Express card, which the Nintendo eShop (currently) doesn't accept.
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Does Nintendo not take Discover?

Nintendo does not accept Discover Card!
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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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