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How to Link PayPal to a Nintendo Account

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Steps to link an existing PayPal account to a Nintendo Account.

Note
  • This option is currently available to residents of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico who are 18 years and older.
  • You can create a PayPal account through PayPal, then link the account through Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store.
  • Once linked, PayPal can be used for the following types of digital purchases:
    • Nintendo eShop: Add Nintendo eShop funds and purchase Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch software.
    • My Nintendo Store: Purchase software for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Complete these steps

Are you purchasing content through Nintendo eShop or through My Nintendo Store?

  • Nintendo eShop
    1. Use a smart device to scan the QR code displayed on the "Linking a PayPal Account" screen.
    2. The Nintendo Account website will open. Sign in to your Nintendo Account or re-enter your password if you are already signed in.
    3. Select Link a PayPal account.
    4. Log in to your PayPal account or create a new PayPal account.
      • If you need help with this process, or can’t remember your PayPal login information, please visit PayPal for assistance.
    5. When prompted, choose the payment method you want to use from the accounts you have on file with PayPal (bank account, credit card, etc), then select Continue.
    6. Review the PayPal Policies and select Agree & Continue to complete the link.
    7. When your PayPal account has been linked, select Confirm on your console.
    8. You can now use the PayPal option in Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store to complete your digital purchase.
  • My Nintendo Store
    1. Select Link a PayPal account.
    2. Log in to your PayPal account or create a new PayPal account.
      • If you need help with this process, or can’t remember your PayPal login information, please visit PayPal for assistance.
    3. When prompted, choose the payment method you want to use from the accounts you have on file with Paypal (bank account, credit card, etc), then select Continue.
    4. Review the PayPal Policies and select Agree & Continue to complete the link.
    5. You can now use the PayPal option in Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store to complete your digital purchase.

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