
Nintendo eShop Card FAQ
Nintendo eShop cards are prepaid cards you can use to add funds to your Nintendo account.
You use a Nintendo eShop card to add funds to your Nintendo account. You can then use those funds to pay for anything in the Nintendo Store, including games, game add-ons and even Nintendo Switch subscriptions.
You don't use a gift card to pay for a product directly. Instead you add funds to your account with the giftcard, and can then use those funds to pay for your purchase.
Nintendo eShop cards are as safe as can be, especially when you buy them from a good standing company like Gamecardsdirect, since we are official suppliers of Nintendo digital products..
These are the Nintendo eShop cards that you can buy at Gamecardsdirect:
€15
€25
€50
€75
€100
Buying something with an eShop card is very easy, but you cannot do it directly. Instead, first you have to redeem the code and add the funds to your Nintendo account. When you have done that, you can use your account to pay for your purchase.
Nintendo eShop cards are valid indefinitely, they simply don't expire. Please note that Nintendo has a limit to the wallet size, so cards may show as temporarily unredeemable if such amount is reached.
With a Nintendo eShop Card, you can increase your Nintendo eWallet credit. You can purchase games, add-ons, apps and more in the Nintendo eShop with your account balance.
The EU Nintendo eShop Cards are redeemable in EU countries that have euro as their currency. If you have a US account, you will need a US Nintendo eShop Card. Please check your country settings in your Nintendo account. Choose the corresponding country settings in our webshop to be sure you purchase the Nintendo eShop Card that is compatible with your account.
Yes, the Nintendo eShop Cards are redeemable on your Switch. The vouchers are also redeemable in the Nintendo eShop via your Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
Yes, they can. If you top up your Nintendo eWallet with the credit from the gift card, you can buy V-Bucks for Fortnite. Note that these V-bucks are for Fortnite on Nintendo Switch only.
Please make sure you entered the code correctly. If the error continues to show, this may indicate a delay in activating the card. Please wait 24 hours before trying again. Are you still having trouble redeeming the code? Please check the country settings. You can contact our Customer Support if you accidentally purchased the wrong Nintendo eShop Card.
Nintendo eShop Cards are redeemable at any moment and do not expire.
You can use the Nintendo eShop Card to top up your eWallet. With this credit, you can make purchases in the Nintendo eShop. To top up your eWallet balance, use the code you received in your inbox.
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.
Yes, this is of course possible. You can buy them quick and easy at Gamecardsdirect.com. Go to: Gift Cards - Gaming - Nintendo eShop Cards. Choose the credit you need and proceed to the payment screen. You will receive the code in your inbox in no time.
Normally, digital products cannot be refunded. However, at Gamecardsdirect, we can offer you a refund if you have purchased the wrong product. You are only eligible for a refund if you have not seen or used the code. Your payment will be reimbursed within 1-5 business days, depending on the payment method you used for your purchase.
No, Nintendo eShop Cards are only redeemable on the Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop. These gift cards are not redeemable in the Wii Shop.
Go to the HOME menu in the Nintendo eShop and choose the account you would like to use to redeem your gift card with. Select Use Code on the left side of your screen and fill in the code you received in your inbox.
You can check the balance by redeeming your code in the Nintendo eShop. If you just want to check the gift card’s credit, do not continue to redeem the card.
No, since 29 august 2022, it is only possible to redeem the Nintendo Eshop card on your Nintendo Switch.
At Gamecardsdirect you can buy a Nintendo eShop Card with your PayPal account. Add the gift card to your shopping cart and proceed to payment. At the payment screen, select PayPal as your method of payment.
You can use the prepaid code directly in the shopping cart of the Nintendo eShop. Choose the product you wish to buy, continue to your shopping cart and log in to your account. Select prepaid code as the payment method.