Can I use a card bought for another country?

No. The code must match the country of the Nintendo Switch account redeeming it, otherwise the eShop will reject it.

What happens to any leftover balance?

The full value of the card is added in one go, so nothing remains on the code itself. Once entered, the balance is associated with that system and account and is non-transferable.

How do I receive the code?

The code is delivered to your order once payment completes, ready to be entered on the console.

Does the code work on consoles other than Nintendo Switch?

Prepaid balance codes can also be entered on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, where the funds are tied to that single system.

What is the difference between a balance card and a membership code?

A balance card adds spendable funds to the eShop. A Nintendo Switch Online membership code activates the online service for a set period rather than adding credit.

Nintendo Switch eShop prepaid cards

Nintendo Switch eShop prepaid cards add credit to an eShop balance, which can go towards digital games, downloadable content and other eShop purchases.

Nintendo Switch Online membership codes cover the paid online service, with online play, cloud saves and the classic game libraries that come with it. Both types are entered on the console itself.

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About Nintendo Switch prepaid cards

Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's hybrid home and handheld console, and its digital store, the eShop, sells full games, smaller downloads and add-on content. A prepaid card loads funds onto an account so purchases can be made without a bank card attached, which suits younger players, gift givers and anyone buying digital games ahead of time.

Balance codes run from modest top-ups to larger amounts, in dollars, pounds, euros, yen, Swiss francs and Nordic currencies, alongside twelve month individual memberships for the online service. They sit next to Nintendo Switch game keys for players who prefer to buy a specific title outright.

How to redeem a Nintendo Switch prepaid card

Membership and download codes are entered slightly differently: choose "Enter Code" on the left side of the eShop, type the 16-character code and select "Send".

Open the Nintendo eShop icon from the console HOME Menu.
Select the account the funds should go to.
Select "Balance", or press the + button.
Choose "Add Funds with a Nintendo Prepaid Card".
Enter the activation code exactly as supplied.
Select "OK" to complete the transaction.

Choosing the right region

Nintendo Switch prepaid cards are tied to the country of the eShop account that redeems them, so a code issued for one country will not load onto an account registered in another. Check the country set on the recipient's account before buying, rather than the country they happen to live in, and pick the matching card. Where a listing is marked as global, it is not limited to a single country store.

The same regional logic applies across other prepaid and gift cards, so it is worth confirming the account country once and using it for every future top-up.

Regions currently listed for Nintendo Switch: United States, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Poland, Mexico, Norway, Austria, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Ireland and 14 more. Use the region filter beside the results to see the cards for one country.

Common questions

Can I use a card bought for another country?: No. The code must match the country of the Nintendo Switch account redeeming it, otherwise the eShop will reject it.
What happens to any leftover balance?: The full value of the card is added in one go, so nothing remains on the code itself. Once entered, the balance is associated with that system and account and is non-transferable.
How do I receive the code?: The code is delivered to your order once payment completes, ready to be entered on the console.
Does the code work on consoles other than Nintendo Switch?: Prepaid balance codes can also be entered on Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, where the funds are tied to that single system.
What is the difference between a balance card and a membership code?: A balance card adds spendable funds to the eShop. A Nintendo Switch Online membership code activates the online service for a set period rather than adding credit.