Where to Buy eShop Gift Cards
Switch and Switch 2 games are not region locked, so the cheapest way to buy is often to fund an account in a cheaper region and buy there. You can't put your own card on a foreign account — the fix is a prepaid eShop gift card for that region, frequently sold a little below face value. Here's where to get them.
50+ regions tracked
Often below face value
Games not region-locked
Buy eShop gift cardsDigital cards delivered by code — pick the region your account is set to.
Eneba
Best value
Multi-region marketplace, frequently discounted below face value. Fast digital delivery.
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PlayAsia
Most regions
Covers 24+ regions — Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, the US, UK, Germany, Taiwan, UAE and many more.
Browse gift cards →How to use a gift card from another region
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Create a free Nintendo Account set to the country you want to buy from.
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Buy a matching-region digital eShop gift card (above) and redeem the code in that account's wallet.
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Set your console as the primary device for that account.
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Buy and download games — playable by any account on that console. Full walkthrough: guide to buying from another region.
Find the cheapest region first
Before buying a card, check where a game is actually cheapest right now. NTPrices tracks live eShop prices across 50+ regions and converts them to your currency.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy eShop gift cards cheaper than face value?
Yes. Marketplaces such as Eneba and PlayAsia frequently sell digital eShop gift cards a little below face value, and a card bought for a cheaper region stretches further once you factor in that region's lower game prices.
Which region's gift card should I buy?
Buy a card for the region your eShop account is set to. NTPrices compares the same game across 50+ regions, so check where a game is cheapest first, create an account for that country, then buy a matching gift card here.
Are digital eShop gift cards safe?
Buying a digital eShop card from a reputable seller and redeeming it on a matching-region account is a long-standing, widely used practice. Always buy a DIGITAL card (not physical) for the correct region, and stick to well-reviewed sellers.
How do I redeem an eShop gift card?
On your Switch, open the eShop, choose "Redeem Code", and enter the code from your digital card. The funds land in that account's wallet and can be spent on any game in that region's eShop.