How to Redeem a Download Code on Nintendo Switch eShop (2024)

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How to Redeem a Download Code on Nintendo Switch eShop? ›

Complete These Steps:

Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select “Redeem Code” on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code.

Complete These Steps:

Select “Nintendo eShop” on the HOME Menu to launch Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select “Redeem Code” on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code.

Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop. Select the account you want to use. Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen. Enter the 16-character download code.

Check the back of your Nintendo eShop card for a scratch-off code area. Some cards sold through retailers do not have a scratch-off code on the card itself – the code is only printed on the receipt you received when you made the purchase. Gently scratch off the gray film to find your download code.

To redownload the game, launch the Nintendo eShop using the Nintendo Account that originally purchased the game, select your user icon in the top-right corner to access the shop settings, and highlight Redownload. Select the game in the list of previously purchased titles, then select the orange icon to redownload.

Verify that your Nintendo Switch Game Voucher hasn't already expired or been used. Vouchers expire one year after their date of purchase. To check if you have any unredeemed vouchers: Visit https://ec.nintendo.com/my/membership.

If you have a card that does not have a scratch-off area on the back, your code was printed on your purchase receipt. You will need the receipt to verify and redeem your code.

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Select your user icon in the top-right corner. Select Nintendo Switch Online in the left-hand menu. Select Redeem Voucher above the list of available Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. The voucher that is closest to expiring will automatically be used.

Check with the retailer where you purchased the download code to see if they have a record of your purchase, and can provide you with a new copy of the receipt. Depending on the retailer, they may be able to locate your purchase using your credit card, your retailer account history, or a loyalty program membership.

To view your friend code:

Select your user icon from the HOME Menu to open your user page. Select "Profile", and then check the right side of the screen to find your friend code.

A: When you buy a digital code you can enter it into the device you bought it for in order to redeem the game. So with Stardew Valley if ou buy this code it'll give you a 16 digit code of numbers and letter and you can go on the Nintendo eshop on your switch in order to download the game onto your switch.

There is no way to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). Prepaid Nintendo eShop funds cards are available in most retailers, and may be a good option to consider. Players can use the prepaid card to add funds to their Nintendo eShop account, to put towards future purchases.

Verify that your Nintendo Switch Game Voucher hasn't already expired or been used. Vouchers expire one year after their date of purchase. To check if you have any unredeemed vouchers: Visit https://ec.nintendo.com/my/membership.