How to Redeem a Download Code on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch
Support | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Description:
Instructions on redeeming a software download code in Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
Additional Information:
- Download codes from retailers are located on a receipt or card.
- An internet connection and a Nintendo Account are required to access Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
- For assistance with redeeming a code for a Nintendo Switch Online membership, click here.
- If you are away from your console but would still like to redeem your download code, please see our information on redeeming a download code online.
Complete These Steps:
- Select the Nintendo eShop icon 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.
- Some retailer cards for Nintendo Switch software will include both a control number and a download code. Make sure that you are entering the download code (no hyphens in the number) and not the control number (has hyphens, e.g. XXXX-A00000-000000, F50EEUR-A00000-000000).
- Any letters and symbols not used with prepaid codes (i.e. O, I, Z, commas, hyphens, etc.) will be disabled on the on-screen keyboard.
- Select Confirm to confirm. The software will begin downloading once the code has been confirmed.
- The software icon will appear on the HOME Menu with a download status bar. The status bar will disappear once the download is complete.
- If you redeemed the download code on a console to which you can load virtual game cards, the software will automatically be loaded to the console when the download is complete.