Sometimes redeeming a code can be a little annoying, and this also applies to the Nintendo eShop. Below we will explain to you how you can redeem a download code for your Nintendo Switch in the eShop and in the web browser.
Redeem Nintendo Switch code in the eShop
If you want to redeem a download code in Nintendo eShop, you need an internet connection with your Nintendo Switch own. By the way, the version of your console doesn't matter; you can of course redeem the code on your Switch or Switch Lite.
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Additionally, redeeming a code is independent of your Switch Online membership. You can also redeem the download code without membership. However, you will need to create a Nintendo Account if you don't already have one to use the code.
To redeem the download code in the Nintendo eShop, you must following steps do:
Choose that one Nintendo eShop in the HOME menu This will take you to the Nintendo eShop. Now choose yours desired account out of. Then click on “Redeem code” on the left side your screen. Give it now 16-digit download code a. You can ignore the hyphens.
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A notice: If you purchase a Nintendo Switch software card from a store, it may contain both a tracking number and a download code. So make sure that you enter the download code (without hyphens) and not the control number. Note: Any characters that cannot appear in these codes will be deactivated on your on-screen keyboard. So don't be surprised that the keyboard looks a little different and some characters are missing. Chooses after entering “Confirm” out of. Once the code has been confirmed, the software download will begin. The software icon will appear in the HOME menu with a download status bar. The status bar will disappear once the download is complete.
Redeem Nintendo Switch code in the browser
Open the Nintendo website in your browser and if you are not logged in yet, you must log in with your Nintendo account.
Enter the 16-digit download code and presses “Next”. When prompted, enter your Nintendo Account password again and then press “redeem”, to end the process. After the process, you should receive a confirmation email linked to your Nintendo Account.
And that was about it. Once you have completed the steps described above, it should work. If the download code is not accepted, you should of course first make sure that you have entered the code without errors. After you have ruled out possible sources of error and the download code still does not work, we advise you to contact Nintendo customer service.
If you don't know yet, in the following video we explain the subscription services of Switch Online, PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass: