Nintendo eShop cards work much like Steam's — no strict account-country lock, but the card's currency does need to match your eShop region's currency.

How to redeem on Nintendo Switch

  1. From the Switch home screen, open the Nintendo eShop.
  2. Select your user icon, then "Redeem Code."
  3. Enter the 16-character code and confirm.
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What the balance covers

Once redeemed, the balance can be spent on eShop games, DLC, or a Nintendo Switch Online subscription — it's added to your Nintendo Account, not tied to a single console.