Update: From now until Friday 11th October, all Nintendo eShop Credit vouchers at the Nintendo Life Store are 5% off! You'll find all the links you need below.
With so many fantastic games launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop every week, having quick and easy access to eShop funds is becoming a must. If you're unable to connect your credit card to your account, or would rather avoid doing so for safety reasons, topping up your balance with eShop credit is a perfect way to go.
If you're in that position, this guide is for you, helping you to easily buy Nintendo eShop credit and check for discounted Switch eShop credit online. You might even want to consider nudging your friends and relatives in the direction of this guide ahead of your next birthday, because who doesn't want new games?!
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Nintendo Switch eShop Credit - North America
Here are a handful of easy and efficient ways to pick up Nintendo Switch eShop credit in North America. All of the retailers listed below will send you a code when you complete your purchase which can be redeemed on your Nintendo Switch system – perfect for yourself, or for quickly sending to a friend as a gift.
Nintendo Life Store
If you'd like to buy Switch eShop credit and support us here at Nintendo Life at the same time, you can now stock up at our very own store. Unlike most major retailers, we're sometimes able to offer discounts on our eShop credit vouchers meaning you'll get more credit than you pay for (discount codes will be shown below when available). We have options for both the US and Canada:
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Canada
Best Buy
With the likes of Amazon no longer selling eShop credit in the US, Best Buy has become one of the most popular choices in the country, offering several denominations and making the purchasing process nice and simple. Here are some options for you:
Nintendo Switch eShop Credit - UK/Europe
Now over to the UK and Europe. The same applies here – the retailers listed below will send you a code when you complete your purchase which can be redeemed on your Nintendo Switch system or sent to a friend as a gift.
Nintendo Life Store
If you'd like to buy Switch eShop credit and support us here at Nintendo Life at the same time, you can now stock up at our very own store. We're sometimes able to offer discounts on our eShop credit codes (discount codes will be shown below when available).
Our store supports visitors from the UK and across Europe – if you're not located in the UK, you can browse our selection by clicking here.
Amazon
Amazon UK also offers digital delivery, so it's incredibly quick and easy to buy, receive, and claim your credit:
CDKeys
CDKeys often offer discounts on their eShop credit vouchers, but stock can be temperamental:
Nintendo Switch Online Membership
Of course, it's not just eShop credit you'll need to get the most out of your Switch. A Nintendo Switch Online subscription comes with plenty of benefits like being able to play with friends online and gaining access to libraries of retro classics, and picking up a subscription couldn't be easier.
Below, you'll find options to pick up Individual memberships (when you only need one Switch account to have online access), Family memberships (which allows up to eight different users to enjoy Switch Online's benefits), and Expansion Pack bundles (more details here).
Japanese eShop Credit And Online Subs
One of the great things about the Nintendo Switch eShop is that you can create additional accounts that enable you to buy games from other eShop regions. If you live in North America or Europe, we'd definitely recommend creating a Japanese eShop account to take advantage of cool Japanese exclusives which are yet to be released in the west.
Once you have your Japanese account all set up, you can easily buy Japanese eShop credit for your Switch from stores like PlayAsia, again in a variety of denominations. The code will be sent directly to your inbox, so there's no waiting by the mailbox for a physical card to be delivered!
All the details you need can be found in our dedicated Japanese eShop Credit guide: