How to Redeem a Nintendo eShop Card from Another Country

Learn how to use a Nintendo eShop card from another country by changing your account settings.

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Using a Nintendo eShop card from another country requires changing the country settings on your Nintendo account. Log into your Nintendo account on a web browser, go to the profile settings, and change your country to match the eShop card’s region. You might need to provide an address from the selected country. After redeeming the card, you can switch back to your original country, but note that some funds may be locked to the region of the card.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I switch back my Nintendo account country after using the eShop card? Yes, you can switch back to your original country after redeeming the card, but be aware that some funds may be region locked.
  2. What do I need to change my Nintendo account country? You may need to provide an address from the country of the eShop card you're using.
  3. Are there any restrictions when using foreign eShop cards? Yes, funds from the card may be locked to the card's region, which can restrict purchasing options.
  4. How do I change my Nintendo account country settings? Log into your Nintendo account on a web browser, go to profile settings, and change your country to match the eShop card's region.

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