How to check your Nintendo eShop gift card balance
Every method returns the same balance in real time. The online checker is fastest and works for physical and digital cards alike. New to Nintendo eShop cards? See our Nintendo eShop gift card buying guide.
- Go to the Nintendo eShop gift card balance page.
- Enter your card number and the access PIN.
- Select Check Balance. Your current balance shows on screen.
What you'll need
Every method asks for two things off the card:
If the balance looks wrong
- Reads $0 or "card not found." Re-enter the number without spaces and confirm the PIN. A brand-new card can take a few hours to activate.
- Lower than expected. A pending order can hold part of the balance, and recent returns take a few days to post back.
- Bought secondhand. Resale balances aren't guaranteed by Nintendo eShop. Open a claim with the marketplace, not with Nintendo eShop.
Using your remaining balance
Spend a partial balance the same way you'd spend the full card, across as many visits as you like:
- Online: enter the number and PIN at checkout on nintendo.com.
Balances don't expire and carry no fees. Cards aren't reloadable, so when one reaches zero, the simplest move is a new card. For every way to spend it, see how to use your Nintendo eShop gift card.
Frequently asked questions
On a physical Nintendo eShop card, both are printed on the back, with the PIN under a scratch-off panel. On an e-gift, they're listed in the delivery email.
Yes. An e-gift uses the same card number and PIN as a physical card. Enter them on the Nintendo eShop balance page.
Re-enter the number without spaces and confirm the PIN. A new card can take a few hours to activate. If it still reads $0, contact Nintendo eShop with your proof of purchase.
Your Nintendo eShop gift card is good for at least five years from purchase under US federal law, and many brands don't expire balances at all. Check your card's terms for the exact policy.
Most Nintendo eShop gift cards aren't reloadable. Once a card reaches zero, you can redeem Dyme Miles for a new Nintendo eShop card.
Anywhere Nintendo eShop gift cards are accepted. A partial balance works the same way as the full card, across as many visits as you like.
See the full Nintendo eShop gift card FAQ for expiry, refunds, lost cards, and more.