How do you add $5 to Nintendo eShop?

To add $5 to Nintendo eShop, you can purchase a $5 Nintendo eShop Gift Card, which is a great way to add funds to your Nintendo eShop balance and purchase digital games, DLC, and other content for your Nintendo Switch console. You can also add funds directly to your account by selecting Add Funds in the upper-right corner of the Nintendo eShop, choosing your payment method, and following the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information.

Adding Funds to Nintendo eShop

Steps to Add Funds

To add funds to your Nintendo eShop account, follow these steps:

1. Select the picture of your icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
2. Select Add Funds in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Credit Card or other available payment methods.
4. Select the dollar amount that you want to add, or choose the Required amount option to automatically apply any existing funds in your account to the purchase and charge the remainder to your credit card.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can I add $5 to my Nintendo account?: Yes, you can add $5 to your Nintendo account by purchasing a $5 Nintendo eShop Gift Card or by adding funds directly to your account.
2. Do $5 dollar eShop cards exist?: Yes, $5 Nintendo eShop Gift Cards are available for purchase and can be redeemed directly on the eShop website or through the Nintendo Switch eShop app.
3. How do I add exact amounts to eShop?: You can add exact amounts to eShop by selecting Add Funds and choosing the amount you want to add, or by using the Required amount option.
4. How do I add money to my eShop account?: You can add money to your eShop account by selecting Add Funds, choosing your payment method, and following the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information.

Nintendo eShop Gift Cards

5. How do eShop cards work?: eShop cards are easy to use; simply scratch off the silver panel on the back to reveal the 16-digit activation number and enter it into Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch to add funds to your balance.
6. Are there any fees associated with eShop cards?: No, there are no fees associated with eShop cards, and the code balance does not expire.
7. Can I use a Visa gift card on Nintendo eShop?: Yes, you can use a Visa gift card on Nintendo eShop to add funds to your account.

Nintendo eShop Currency and Gold Points

8. What is Nintendo eShop currency?: Nintendo eShop lists prices in the appropriate regional currencies, such as United States dollars and euros.
9. How much is 1 gold coin Nintendo Switch?: Each Gold Point can be redeemed towards digital Nintendo Switch purchases at a rate of $0.01 USD/CAD.
10. Do gold coins expire?: Gold Points are valid until the last day of the month 12 months after you earn them.

Purchases and Gift Cards

11. Can you gift eShop money?: No, it is not possible to send a gift in Nintendo eShop, but you can consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.
12. Is the Nintendo eShop closing in 2023?: The Wii U and 3DS eShops closed on Monday, March 27, 2023, but no changes are planned for Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
13. Why are Switch games $70 dollars now?: Companies can charge $70 for Switch games because they know people will pay it, which is largely a move to capture more market value.

Error Codes and Account Information

14. What is error code 2813 2470?: This error code may indicate an issue related to the credit card, so check with the bank or company that issued your credit card for more information.
15. Are eShop purchases tied to account?: Yes, purchases on Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase, and you can register one primary console per Nintendo Account.