Smart balance for your shopping! You can buy a Nintendo eShop Gift Card worth 45 USD (US Dollars). This denomination opens up interesting combination possibilities. For example, it is exactly enough to pay for a year of Family Membership and buy some Fortnite currency. Or purchase an excellent mid-range exclusive title, leaving a few dollars for tax. The code arrives instantly and activates on any account with the USA region.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This code is intended ONLY for accounts with the region set to United States (USA). The account currency must be in Dollars (USD).
Perfect combinations for 45 dollars:
- "Family + Donate" Combo: The Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership costs $34.99. You will have $10.01 left — exactly enough to buy 1000 V-Bucks ($8.99) in Fortnite or a Battle Pass in Apex Legends.
- $39.99 Hits: Many great Nintendo games (e.g., Metroid Prime Remastered, WarioWare: Move It!, Bayonetta Origins) cost $40. A $45 card covers the game + state tax.
- Indie Bundle: Fill your cart with 3-4 top indie games (Hades, Hollow Knight, Cult of the Lamb) and pay for everything in one go.
- DLC + Extras: Buy an expansion for Pokemon or Mario Kart ($25-30) and spend the rest on a sale.
Why are US cards a great choice?
| Tax Savings | Unlike Europe, in the US you can buy games tax-free by setting a tax-free state Zip Code (e.g., Oregon) in your profile. |
| Selection | The US region offers the most extensive game library and frequent sales. |
| Security | An official prepaid card eliminates the need to link bank cards to the console. |
Instruction: How to redeem the code
- Open the Nintendo eShop (orange bag icon) on your Switch console.
- Select the user whose account is set to the USA region.
- Select "Enter Code" from the menu on the left (bottom option).
- Enter the 16-character code you received.
- Press "OK". 45 Dollars credited to your balance!
FAQ
1. Is $45 enough for a $60 game?
No. The standard price for major new releases is $59.99. You are short $15. You can redeem this code and pay the remaining amount with a second card (e.g., $20) or Gold Points.
2. Does the card work on non-US accounts?
No. The Nintendo eShop is region-locked. A dollar code only activates on an account with the region set to "United States".
3. How to change region to USA?
Go to accounts.nintendo.com. Log in -> "User Info" -> "Profile" -> "Country/Region". Important: your current eShop balance must be zero before changing regions.
4. What happens to the remaining funds?
Money does not expire. If you have $5 left after buying a game, it will stay in your account until your next purchase. You can use it as a discount next time.
5. Do I need to pay tax?
It depends on your account settings. If you want $39.99 to cost exactly $39.99, set your Zip Code to 97330 (Oregon) in your profile. Otherwise, Sales Tax may be applied.
6. Can I gift this code to a friend?
Yes. The code is not tied to a name. You can forward it to a friend, and they can redeem it on their console.