Why does Nintendo charge for child account?

To verify that a parent or guardian has granted consent, they will need to provide a valid credit card number when setting up a Nintendo Account

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A Nintendo Account is used for Nintendo Switch online services (including the Nintendo Switch eShop), smart device applications (like Super Mario Run), off-device software purchases, and the My Nintendo loyalty service. A Nintendo Account is created off-device (through the Nintendo Account website).

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for the child. A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent.

Do I have to pay for a Nintendo child account?

A one-time charge of $0.50 is required for the first Nintendo Account for a child that is added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account. This verifies that a parent or guardian has granted permission for the child to have a Nintendo Account.

How do I change My Nintendo account from child to normal account?

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.

What is the difference between a Nintendo child account and a regular account?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older who have an email account. Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only.

Why am I paying for a Nintendo Account?

A Nintendo Account is required to use online services on Nintendo Switch systems (such as Nintendo Switch eShop purchases). A Nintendo Account is also used for certain web services (like My Nintendo), and can be used with smart-device applications (like Super Mario Run).

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How do I stop Nintendo charges?

You can cancel your Nintendo Switch Online membership by turning off the auto-renewal setting for your membership. This will discontinue the service at the end of your current term. (Make sure to turn off auto-renewal at least 48 hours before your membership is set to expire.)

How to get Nintendo Account for free?

A Nintendo Account can be created for free (no cost involved). Only users age 16 or older can create their own Nintendo Account. Accounts for children under age 16 can be added to a Nintendo Account family group by their parent/guardian. Parents/guardians can supervise Nintendo Accounts of any age.

What happens to a Nintendo child account when they turn 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.

How do Nintendo child accounts work?

Previously, Nintendo Accounts were only available to user of age 13 and older. With the introduction of child accounts, they can now be created for children of any age. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account.

Can a Nintendo child account play my games?

Can other people play my games on Nintendo Switch? All user accounts on your primary Nintendo Switch console can play games you've purchased with your Nintendo Account.

What happens if I delete a child Nintendo Account?

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.

How do I turn off my child account on Nintendo Switch?

Can my child use my Nintendo online account?

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. My family members use their own Nintendo Switch consoles.

Why does Nintendo charge 50 cents for a 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.

Does each family member need their own Nintendo Account?

As with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, each Nintendo Account needs an Individual Membership or needs to be part of a Family Membership to access Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack benefits.

Can I buy a game for my child account on Nintendo eShop?

A purchase can be made using a child account, however a credit card is required and must be used by the credit card holder to complete the transaction. Children should ask their parent or guardian for assistance.

What is the point of a Nintendo family account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together into one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.

Can a child Nintendo Account play fortnite?

You'll be prompted to ask permission from your parent. Check the parent's email used for their Nintendo account for the permission request email. Open that email and click on the link and sign into the parent account to approve sharing of information with Epic Games.

What is the minimum age 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.

How long is Nintendo online free?

When you start the free trial, auto-renewal will automatically be activated for an individual 30-day membership, to begin when the trial ends. A payment method for auto-renewal must be entered in order to start a free trial. If you cancel the auto-renewal before the 7-day trial period ends, you will not be charged.

How much is Nintendo Online Family Plan?

Don't forget—you can team up with seven other people with a Family Membership! Each of you can enjoy all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for only about $10 per person a year—share the fun and share the savings!

What does Nintendo membership include?

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Memberships include access to a curated library of classic games! Even better, games include added online functionality so you can compete or cooperate with friends.

What happens if you delete Parental Controls switch?

All Parental Controls restrictions will be removed from the console when the app is unlinked.