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.

To learn more about the Nintendo eShop, visit nintendo.com/giftcards.

Detailed instructions for redeeming by device:

Nintendo Switch/ Nintendo Switch Lite

If you haven’t already, set up an internet connection on your Nintendo Switch system.
Make sure your Nintendo Switch system has the latest system update.
From the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.
Select “Enter Code.”
Enter your download code and click “OK.”

Your total balance cannot exceed $200

Nintendo 3DS family of systems

If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection to your system and make sure your device has the latest system update.
From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.
Scroll left and select “Add Funds.”
Select “Redeem a Nintendo eShop Card.”
Tap the box that says, “Enter the activation code.”
Use the touch screen to enter the activation code from the Digital Card and tap “OK.”
Tap “OK” again.

Wii U

If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection to your system and make sure your device has the latest system update.
From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.
Select “Balance” from the menu on the left side of the screen.
Tap button that says “Nintendo eShop Card.”
Tap the box that says, “Enter the code.”
Use the touch screen to enter the activation code from the Digital Card and tap “OK.”
Select “Add.”

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