About Nintendo eShop Cards
Buy Nintendo eShop cards in South Africa and add funds to your Nintendo account for use on Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED. Our eShop cards are sold in US Dollars ($10 and $50) because South Africa does not have a local Nintendo eShop — most SA gamers set up a US-region Nintendo account to access the full game library.
With eShop funds you can purchase digital games, DLC, indie titles and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. From Zelda and Mario to thousands of indie gems, the eShop has one of the broadest libraries of any console platform. Codes are delivered by email and can be redeemed directly from your Switch or at ec.nintendo.com/redeem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Nintendo eShop cards in USD and not ZAR?
Nintendo does not operate a South African eShop, so there are no ZAR-denominated cards. Most SA players create a US-region Nintendo account, which is why our eShop cards are issued in USD. You pay in Rand at checkout on Evopoints and receive a USD code.
Does the card region need to match my Nintendo account?
Yes. Nintendo eShop cards are region-locked. A US-dollar card can only be redeemed on a Nintendo account set to the United States. If your account is set to a different region, you'll need to change it or create a new US-region account.
How do I set up a US Nintendo account from South Africa?
Visit accounts.nintendo.com, create a new account and select "United States" as your country. Link this account to your Switch user profile. You can then redeem US eShop cards and access the full US game catalogue.
What can I buy with Nintendo eShop funds?
You can buy digital games, downloadable content (DLC), in-game items and Nintendo Switch Online memberships — essentially anything available on the Nintendo eShop in your account's region.
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