Applies to: Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
After redeeming the code, the game icon will appear on the HOME Menu with a download status bar. The status bar will disappear once the download is complete.
Some letters and symbols are not used in download codes, such as O, I, Z, and hyphens. Those characters will be disabled from the on-screen keyboard.
How to redeem a download code on Nintendo Switch eShop.
- Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu.
- Select the account you want to use.
- Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
- Enter the 16-character download code.
- Select OK to confirm. The game will begin downloading once the code is confirmed.
How to redeem a Nintendo eShop download code online through Nintendo.com.
- Using a browser, visit ec.nintendo.com/redeem/#/
- Select Sign in and enter your Nintendo Account e-mail address and password, and then select Sign inagain.
- If you are already signed in, review the user name in the top-right corner to confirm you are signed in with the correct Nintendo Account
- Enter your 16-digit download code and then select, Next
- Re-enter your Nintendo Account password when prompted, then select Redeemto complete the process.
- A confirmation e-mail will also be sent to the e-mail address registered to your Nintendo Account once this process is completed.
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