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Why does my switch say you are not eligible?

This means that your date of birth indicates that you are under age 13. Per the Nintendo Account
Nintendo Account
A Nintendo Account is an account that is required for using certain services from Nintendo, such as Nintendo Switch online services (including access to the Nintendo Switch eShop), off-device software purchases and the My Nintendo loyalty service.
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User Agreement, only users age 13 or older can create a Nintendo Account. Children age 12 and under can have their own Nintendo Account if they are first added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account.
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How do I turn off the age restriction on my Nintendo Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight Parental Controls, then select Change Settings.
  3. Enter the Parental Control PIN number for the system. ...
  4. Press the X Button (Reset) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN number.
  5. Select OK to return to the system settings.
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How do I remove age restrictions on eShop?

Complete these steps
  1. Log in to your existing parent/guardian Nintendo Account to access your Nintendo Account settings.
  2. Click Family group.
  3. A list of all supervised accounts in the family group will appear on the screen. ...
  4. Click each setting that you want to adjust: ...
  5. Click Save changes to confirm the change.
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Can you change your age on Nintendo Switch?

Learn more about How to Access the Nintendo Network ID Settings Menu. Select Profile Settings. Update the gender, region, time zone, and email address as needed. You can view the birthdate and country, but these cannot be changed on the system.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch not accepting my credit card?

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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Nintendo Switch: How To Fix Error You Are Not Eligible To Purchase Or View This Software

Why did I not get accepted for credit card?

If you don't have a substantial source of income — or none at all — you may struggle to be approved for a credit card. Having poor payment history is an indicator that you may not be able to repay the credit lenders extend. Lenders may not look favorably upon applicants who are carrying debt.
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Why won t my Nintendo Switch let me buy anything?

Use a different payment method.

Try a different credit card. Use a Nintendo eShop prepaid funds card to add funds for eShop purchases. Link a Paypal account to your Nintendo account, and make purchases through Paypal using the payment method you've chosen.
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How do I change my Nintendo account from child to normal?

Log in to an admin or parent/guardian Nintendo Account in the family group. Select Family group. Select the Nintendo Account that you want to stop supervising. Select Lift parental controls restrictions.
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How do I change my child's date of birth on Nintendo?

Once you have entered your date of birth it is not possible to change it. Please delete the account and create a new one with the correct date of birth.
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What is the age limit for Nintendo Account?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older. However, Nintendo Account users age 18 and older can create and add up to five Nintendo Accounts for children (age 17 and under) to their Nintendo Account.
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Can a child account use Nintendo Switch online?

No, there's no restriction. A parent account must purchase the Family Membership, but then any Nintendo Account of any age in the Family Group (including Child Accounts) can use the Nintendo Switch Online services.
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How do I Unrestrict My Nintendo account?

Log into your existing parent / guardian Nintendo Account (this is the Nintendo Account for any user aged 18+). Click “Nintendo Account” in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select “Parental Controls.” Select the Nintendo Account that you want to release from your account.
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Does my child need their own Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Parents and guardians can create and manage individual Nintendo Accounts for children ages 12 and younger.
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What does this Nintendo Network ID cannot be linked because the date of birth doesn t match?

NNID Birthdate Under Age 13: You cannot link a Nintendo Network ID belonging to a user age 12 or younger. You must be at least 13 years old to create a Nintendo Account, and the NNID date of birth must match the Nintendo Account you're trying to link to.
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How do I turn off supervised on switch?

Complete These Steps:
  1. Select “System Settings” on the HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down to highlight “Parental Controls”, then select “Change Settings”.
  3. Enter the Parental Controls PIN for the console. ...
  4. Press the X Button (“Delete Settings”) to remove the Parental Controls settings and PIN.
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What happens if I delete child account Nintendo?

Any Nintendo Accounts for children that are managed through a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account will also be deleted as part of this process. You may reactivate your account for a period of four weeks after deletion. Once this time frame has passed, the account will be permanently deleted and cannot be restored.
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What happens if you delete family group?

Delete your family group

Important: Once you delete a family group, you can't restore it. Everyone from your family group keeps their Google Accounts and any content on their device they purchased with the family payment method.
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Why does it say Cannot be purchased on Nintendo online?

These messages indicate that you are currently part of a Nintendo Account family group that already has a Nintendo Switch Online Family or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack family membership.
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What is error code 2813 2472 on Switch?

Note: This error indicates that the transaction was refused by the credit card issuer, likely due to a discrepancy error in the credit card information that was entered.
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How do I change purchase restrictions on Nintendo Switch?

“Spending/purchases on Nintendo Switch eShop and nintendo.com” – select this setting and then check the box next to “To restrict this user's spending/purchases on Nintendo Switch eShop and nintendo.com, check the box and then select 'Save changes. '”
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Why was my application not approved?

Your credit card application may have been denied because you have bad credit. Unpaid collections, recent delinquencies, and high credit card balances are all things that need to be fixed before you can be approved for a credit card (or a decent one at least).
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Does getting denied a credit card hurt score?

Being denied for a credit card doesn't hurt your credit score. But the hard inquiry from submitting an application can cause your score to decrease.
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What is the eligibility for credit card?

Age – You will need to be minimum 18 years of age to apply for a Credit Card. Even if you are an add-on Credit Card holder, the age limit needs to be met. Anyone meeting this criteria becomes eligible for a Credit Card. Income – Each bank has a specified minimum income set by them as an eligibility criteria.
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Should I get my 7 year old a Nintendo Switch?

Although it's not groundbreaking in terms of technical specs or graphics, the Switch is very easy to set up and the menus are clean and simple to navigate. It's also considered the most age-inclusive console on the market, as the majority of games are suitable for younger players (PEGI 3-7).
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Why does Nintendo charge for child account?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent. This one-time payment is a commonly used and accepted parental control method required so that parents have the chance to see the payment on their credit card statement, and to alert Nintendo if consent was improperly provided.
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