Can you gift someone a game on Nintendo eShop?

No. It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead. Download codes for select games can be purchased through the Nintendo Store.

Can you use Gamestop gift cards on eShop?

Yes, I used one a couple of days ago at my local gamestop to buy an eshop card.

Do Nintendo gift cards work internationally?

Nintendo eShop Cards are specific to a particular country, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same country. The country where the Nintendo eShop Card is meant to be used can be found on the back of the card.

Are Nintendo eShop gift cards region locked?

Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold. If you purchased a Nintendo eShop prepaid card for a different country or region, we cannot replace it, exchange it, or offer a refund.

Can you use US eShop cards in UK?

Region free means you can (for example) buy a game from the US or Japanese eShop and play it on a UK Switch without needing any dodgy modification or hacks. When you download another country’s eShop game to your Switch, you can play it with any account registered to it.

Are switch gift cards region locked?

Nintendo eShop cards are region locked and players may only use them in the Nintendo eShop region or country that they were intended to be used with. Nintendo eShop prepaid cards that are intended for other countries aren’t refundable and may not be exchanged.

Can I buy switch games from another country?

Yes, you may! The Nintendo switch is region free. Which means all games will work on the switch despite it being from another country. you can even have different eshop accounts if you would like and purchase it digitally from the eshop of whatever region you want to buy it from.

Can you use eShop card on switch?

Nintendo eShop Digital Cards are redeemable only through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Digital Card balances can be shared across Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but may only be used on a single Nintendo eShop account.

Do old Nintendo gift cards work on switch?

PSA: Nintendo eShop cards that say “3DS and WiiU Only” still work for Switch. That’s basically it. So if you have a card or are considering buying one, don’t worry if it doesn’t say Switch on it.

How do I add a Visa gift card to my Nintendo switch?

Be sure to have your credit card handy.Select your Profile Page from the Home screen on your Nintendo Switch. Select User Settings.Scroll down and select Nintendo eShop Settings.Select Add Funds.Select Credit Card or Nintendo eShop Card (if you’re adding a gift card).Select an amount.

How do I use my gift card as a switch?

How to redeem from Nintendo’s websiteGo to Nintendo’s Game Store.Select a game you want to purchase. Source: iMore.Select Buy Digital.You’ll be asked to log into your account. Now select OK.You’ll be brought to the payment screen. Click on Please enter your code.Enter the 16-digit gift card code.