Yes—but only in supported regions. Nintendo documents PayPal for eligible Nintendo Account owners in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and in the UK and specified European countries. The documented markets require users to be at least 18. Nintendo says PayPal is not accepted for any Nintendo service in Brazil. Availability elsewhere is not established by these country lists, so check Nintendo’s guidance for the country or region on your account.
Where Nintendo eShop accepts PayPal
Nintendo’s support pages describe PayPal availability by region, not as a worldwide payment option. In the North American markets below, PayPal can add eShop funds and pay for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch software. Nintendo lists the following UK and European markets for the same uses:
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- North America: United States, Canada, and Mexico. Nintendo Account owners must be at least 18. Nintendo’s North American PayPal instructions.
- UK and Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Customers must be at least 18. Nintendo UK’s regional instructions.
These lists do not establish PayPal support in every eShop territory. For a country not listed, consult Nintendo’s support page for your account’s country or region before relying on PayPal.
Brazil does not accept PayPal
Nintendo’s Brazil FAQ says, “PayPal não será aceito em nenhum serviço no Brasil” (“PayPal will not be accepted for any service in Brazil”). It lists Visa and Mastercard as accepted for purchases in the Brazilian eShop and Nintendo Store. Nintendo’s Brazil payment FAQ.
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What you can pay for with PayPal
In the documented North American and UK/European markets, Nintendo says PayPal can be used to add funds to an eShop balance and to buy Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch software. Adding funds puts money in the account balance first; it is distinct from using PayPal as the payment method for a particular purchase. The available method and purchase options depend on the region attached to the account.
How to link PayPal to your Nintendo Account
Nintendo’s North American instructions describe linking through the eShop. You will need access to a smart device and a PayPal account, or the ability to create one.
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- Open Nintendo eShop on the console and choose the account you want to use.
- Choose the option to link PayPal. Scan the displayed QR code with a smart device.
- Sign in to your Nintendo Account, select the PayPal linking option, then sign in to PayPal or create an account.
- Choose a funding source already on file with PayPal, review and accept PayPal’s policies, and confirm the link on the console.
If you completed the linking steps online but have not confirmed the link on the console, Nintendo advises waiting before trying PayPal again.
How to add eShop funds with PayPal
- Open Nintendo eShop and select the account.
- Open Account Information, then select Add Funds.
- Choose PayPal and link your account if prompted.
- Select the amount you want to add and follow the on-screen prompts.
Nintendo’s North American support instructions state maximum eShop balances of $800 USD, $1,100 CAD, or $5,000 MXN, depending on the account’s currency. These are balance caps, not PayPal transaction limits. For a credit-card alternative in the North American eShop, Nintendo says the card must have been issued in the same country as that eShop. See Nintendo’s North American funding instructions.
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- Nintendo eShop Digital Cards are redeemable only through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
- Digital Card balances can be shared across Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but may only be used on a single Nintendo eShop account.
What to use if PayPal is unavailable
Nintendo lists Nintendo eShop Cards as a way to add funds in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Before buying one, confirm that it is valid for the country or region on your Nintendo Account; prepaid cards may be region-specific. Check the card’s terms and the applicable country-specific Nintendo guidance. Credit-card availability and requirements also vary by region.
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- Nintendo eShop Digital Cards are redeemable only through the Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
- Digital Card balances can be shared across Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but may only be used on a single Nintendo eShop account.
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