How do I find my Nintendo eShop code?
To find your Nintendo eShop code, check the back of your Nintendo eShop card for a scratch-off code area, or if you don’t have a physical card, you can find it on the receipt you received when you made the purchase, and then follow the steps to redeem it on your Nintendo Switch or through the Nintendo website. Your Nintendo eShop code can be used to purchase digital games, in-game content, and other items from the Nintendo eShop.
Understanding Nintendo eShop Codes
What is a Nintendo eShop Code?
A Nintendo eShop code is a 16-digit code used to add funds to your Nintendo eShop account, which can then be used to purchase digital games, in-game content, and other items from the Nintendo eShop.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I redeem a Nintendo eShop code? To redeem a Nintendo eShop code, go to the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch, select Enter Code, and enter the 16-digit code.
- Where do I find my Nintendo account code? You can find your Nintendo account code by selecting the appropriate account from the Nintendo Switch HOME page, then selecting User Settings, scrolling down to the Nintendo Account section, and selecting Display QR Code to Check In.
- What are Nintendo points codes? Nintendo points codes are download codes that can be redeemed for digital games and in-game content on the Nintendo eShop.
- How do I view my Nintendo reward download codes? To view your Nintendo reward download codes, go to my.nintendo.com, sign in to your Nintendo Account, click Menu, then click Point Summary, click the Points history tab, and locate the Reward you’re looking for.
- What is a Nintendo eShop digital code? A Nintendo eShop digital code is a digital gift card that can be used to purchase digital games and in-game content from the Nintendo eShop.
- How do I access my Nintendo eShop account? To access your Nintendo eShop account, select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop, select the account you want to use, and select your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
- Why isn’t my Nintendo eShop card working? If your Nintendo eShop card is not working, verify that you are entering the code correctly, and if the error continues, wait 24 hours and check with the retailer where the card was purchased to ensure it has been activated correctly.
- Do Nintendo eShop codes still work? Nintendo eShop codes are still valid, but as of April 3, 2023, download codes can no longer be redeemed in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
- Are My Nintendo rewards free? Yes, My Nintendo rewards are free, and you can earn points and redeem them to get rewards like in-game content and discounts on digital games.
- Do Nintendo store points expire? Yes, Nintendo store points expire 12 months after you collect them, and you can check the points you’ve collected, the points you’ve redeemed, and any points that have expired by going to Points history in the menu.
- Why am I not getting a verification code from Nintendo? If you’re not getting a verification code from Nintendo, check your spam/junk email folder, ensure there are no filters in your email account that may be blocking emails from @accounts.nintendo.com, and add Nintendo’s email address to your contacts address book and safe sender list.
- How do I scan a QR code for Nintendo eShop? To scan a QR code for Nintendo eShop, press the L and R Buttons simultaneously on your Nintendo Switch to activate the camera, tap the QR Code icon, and view the QR Code on the upper screen.
- Can I gift a digital code on Nintendo Switch? No, it is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop, but you can consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.
- How long do eShop codes last? eShop codes do not expire, and there are no fees associated with the code, but code balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law.
- Why can’t I redeem a code in Nintendo eShop? If you can’t redeem a code in Nintendo eShop, ensure your Nintendo Account country settings match the region you used when the vouchers were purchased, check the list of games available to purchase with a voucher, and confirm that the game has not already been purchased on your Nintendo Switch console.