"The code is not valid"
Re-enter it slowly: Nintendo codes never contain hyphens, and a confused 0/O or 1/I is the usual culprit.
Redeem guide
How to redeem a Nintendo eShop card
Sixteen characters, one "Redeem Code" button — and a region that must match your Nintendo Account.
Quick answer
On your Nintendo Switch, open Nintendo eShop, choose your user, select Redeem Code on the left and enter the 16-character code, then Confirm. You can also redeem online at ec.nintendo.com/redeem while signed in to your Nintendo Account. The card must match the account's country.
Buy a Nintendo eShop Gift Card with cryptoRedeem on a Nintendo Switch
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Open Nintendo eShop
From the HOME Menu, select Nintendo eShop (the console must be online) and pick the user whose Nintendo Account should get the funds.
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Select Redeem Code
It is in the menu on the left side of the eShop.
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Enter the 16 characters
Type the code from your email. Nintendo eShop codes have no hyphens.
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Confirm
Select Confirm: the funds are added to the account balance and can be spent right away.
Redeem online
Handy when the console is not at hand — the balance syncs to it.
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Go to ec.nintendo.com/redeem
Sign in with the Nintendo Account linked to your console.
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Enter the code and confirm
Type the 16-character code, select Next, check the amount and confirm.
Download code or control number?
Some cards and receipts carry two numbers. The download code is 16 characters without hyphens; the control number has hyphens and is not redeemable. Your GiftKong email contains only the download code.
Which eShop card fits your account
Nintendo eShop cards are tied to a region: choose the one that matches the country set on your Nintendo Account.
- United StatesNintendo eShop (US) · USD $35–$200
- Europe (EUR)Nintendo eShop (EU) · EUR €25–€50
- United KingdomNintendo eShop (UK) · GBP £25–£100
- MexicoNintendo eShop (MX) · MXN MX$500–MX$1,000
- BrazilNintendo eShop (BR) · BRL R$150–R$500
- JapanNintendo eShop (JP) · JPY ¥5,000–¥9,000
- PolandNintendo eShop (PL) · PLN PLN 120–PLN 250
If the eShop refuses the code
Region mismatch
The card is for another country than your Nintendo Account (Settings on accounts.nintendo.com). Redeem it on an account from the card's region.
Already used
Check the account's balance history in the eShop — the funds may already be there. Each code works once.
Nintendo eShop card questions
What can I buy with eShop funds?
Games, DLC and add-ons in Nintendo eShop, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
Does eShop balance expire?
No — redeemed funds stay on the Nintendo Account until you spend them.
Can I use a US card on a European account?
No. The card must match the country of the Nintendo Account; cross-region redemption is blocked.
Can I buy a Nintendo eShop card with crypto?
Yes. GiftKong sells Nintendo eShop cards for the regions listed above, paid with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, USDT and four other options. The 16-character code is emailed as soon as the payment confirms.
Does it work on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes — eShop funds belong to the Nintendo Account, so they are available on any Switch console where that account is used.
Need an eShop card?
Nintendo eShop cards for your account's region, paid with crypto and emailed as soon as the payment confirms.
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