Here’s how to redeem codes on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U and 3DS family consoles for subscriptions, prepaid cards and digital content.
By following this guide, you will learn how to redeem Digital Codes on your Nintendo Console.
To play online, download DLC for your favorite games, increase Nintendo Points and Nintendo eShop funds on your Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U or Handheld System of the Nintendo 3DS family, you will need an internet connection and a Nintendo Account .
Redeeming Nintendo eShop Codes from Nintendo Switch
To redeem the Digital Codes from your Nintendo Switch console follow these steps:
- Select ” Nintendo eShop” from the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
- Select the account you want to use.
- Select “ Register a Code” on the left side of the screen.
- Enter the 16-digit download code. Some Nintendo Switch cards sold in-store include both a control number and a download code. Make sure you enter the download code.
- Select ” Confirm“.
Redeem Nintendo eShop Codes from Nintendo Wii U
To redeem the Digital Codes from your Nintendo Wii U System follow these steps:
- Select ” Nintendo eShop” from the main menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
- Select “ Register Download Code”.
- Enter the 16-digit download code.
- Select “ Ok”.
Redeem Nintendo eShop Codes from Nintendo 3DS Family System
To redeem Digital Codes from your Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS or New Nintendo 2DS XL System, follow these steps:
- Select ” Nintendo eShop” from the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
- Select “ MENU” in the upper left corner of the lower screen.
- Select “ Register Download Code” on the left side of the screen.
- Enter the 16-digit download code.
- Select “ Ok”.
Purchase or extend a Nintendo Switch Online membership on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service from Nintendo that offers the ability to play online, access a catalog of NES games, copy save data to the Cloud, use the smartphone app and access exclusive offers.
You can choose between an individual or family Nintendo Switch Online membership:
◦ An individual membership provides the service only to the Nintendo Account that purchases it.
◦ A family membership provides the service to anyone in the buyer’s Nintendo Account family group (up to 8 people).
To purchase or extend a Nintendo Switch Online membership follow these instructions:
1.Select “ Nintendo eShop ” from the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop.
2.Select the account you want to use.
3.Select “ Nintendo Switch Online ” on the left side of the screen.
4.Select ” Membership Options ” to see available membership and price.
If you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership code
- Scroll down to “ Register a Code” and select “ Enter“.
- Enter the 16-digit download code for Nintendo Switch Online membership, then select “ OK“.
3.Select ” Confirm ” to complete the transaction.
4.Choose the automatic renewal method you prefer to set up for the subscription (credit card, PayPal or Nintendo eShop funds).
If you don’t have a Nintendo Switch Online membership code
- Choose the subscription you want to purchase, then select “ Proceed to checkout”.
2.Select the payment method by choosing between Credit Card, PayPal or Nintendo eShop Card. The payment method selected will also be used for automatic renewal, upon expiry of the purchased subscription period.
WE RECOMMEND USING THE NINTENDO ESHOP CARD AS A PAYMENT METHOD FOR NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE. THIS WAY, WHEN YOUR MEMBERSHIP PERIOD IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE, YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW USING YOUR NINTENDO ESHOP FUNDS.
Common Information and Problems
If any error messages appear, here are some of the likely causes:
Each code can only be used once.
It is not possible to transfer funds or content between accounts; therefore, be sure to redeem the code from the correct account.
To purchase a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership, you must be at least 18 years old. If you have chosen Credit Card or PayPal, any additional funds will be charged to the payment method you set up. The automatic renewal feature is not available for Nintendo Accounts of persons under the age of 18.
If you already have a Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership, you will not be able to upgrade to an individual membership, purchase one, or redeem a download code for it.
The validity periods for family and individual Nintendo Switch Online memberships cannot be combined. If you buy one of each type, you will receive the one with the longest duration.
