Adding Nintendo eShop Funds with a GameStop Gift Card

You cannot directly redeem a GameStop gift card on your Nintendo account or in the Nintendo eShop.

Why?

• GameStop gift cards are only valid at GameStop stores or on GameStop.com.
• Nintendo accounts require Nintendo eShop credit (added via Nintendo eShop cards, credit card, or PayPal).

Workaround: Convert at GameStop

1. Take your GameStop gift card to a physical GameStop store.
2. Use it to purchase a Nintendo eShop card (available in $10, $20, $35, $50 denominations).
3. Redeem the eShop card code on your Switch or at ec.nintendo.com.

Alternative Workaround

1. Buy a physical Nintendo Switch game that includes a download code at GameStop using your gift card.
2. Redeem the download code on your Nintendo account—the game's value adds to your eShop balance (region-dependent).

Note: Not all GameStop locations carry eShop cards; call ahead to confirm availability.