If you are looking for a discounted Nintendo gift card, Blue Light Card members can buy a Nintendo eShop Shopping Card at below face value and save on games, downloadable content and in-app purchases on Nintendo Switch. The saving is built in before you redeem and there is no discount code to find. It is available to NHS staff, emergency services workers, armed forces personnel, teachers and social care workers.
Getting your discounted Nintendo gift card takes just a couple of minutes. Log into your Blue Light Card account and search for Nintendo. Head to the Nintendo offer page, select the Shopping Card option and choose the value you want to load. Complete your purchase at the discounted member price and your Nintendo eShop prepaid code will be delivered digitally straight away.
To redeem, open the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch and navigate to the redeem code section. Enter your prepaid code and the balance will be credited to your Nintendo account ready to spend on games and content. You will need a wireless internet connection to redeem the code.
Nintendo is home to some of the most beloved gaming franchises in the world, from Mario and Zelda to Pokemon and Animal Crossing. The Nintendo Switch remains one of the UK's most popular consoles across all age groups, used by children and adults alike. Whether you are buying the latest first-party release, picking up a family favourite or topping up a child's eShop balance for in-game purchases, the cost of Nintendo gaming adds up quickly.
A discounted Nintendo gift card through Blue Light Card gives members a straightforward way to reduce that spend.
Your discounted Nintendo gift card can be used across the Nintendo eShop including digital game purchases, downloadable content and in-app purchases on Nintendo Switch.
Your Nintendo eShop prepaid code is delivered digitally as soon as your purchase is complete, so you can redeem and start spending on the Nintendo eShop straight away.
Whether you are buying for yourself or topping up a child's Nintendo account, a discounted Nintendo gift card is one of the most practical gaming gifts you can give.
There is no discount code to find or apply. Your saving is built into the card price, making it a simpler and more reliable way to spend less on Nintendo gaming.
Yes. Blue Light Card members can buy a discounted Nintendo eShop Shopping Card through their account. It works in the same way as a standard Nintendo gift card but is purchased at below face value, meaning you get more spending power than you paid for.
Discounted Nintendo Shopping Cards are available to all verified Blue Light Card members. Membership costs just £4.99 for two years and covers over 30 professions across the NHS, emergency services, armed forces, education, social care and public service.
NHS and healthcare
Emergency services
Police and justice
Armed forces
Teaching and education
Social care and community
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For NHS staff, emergency services workers, armed forces personnel, teachers and social care workers who game on Nintendo Switch or buy for family members who do, Blue Light Card makes every purchase go further.
Nintendo rarely offers promotional discount codes, which makes a discounted eShop Shopping Card the most reliable way for BLC members to save on one of the UK's most popular gaming platforms throughout the year. Blue Light Card membership costs just £4.99 for two years and unlocks savings across over 15,000 brands, from everyday essentials to gaming and entertainment.
Any verified Blue Light Card member can access the discounted Nintendo eShop Shopping Card. Eligible professions include NHS staff, emergency services workers, armed forces personnel, teachers and social care workers. Membership costs £4.99 for two years.
Full eligibility criteria can be found in our Help Centre.
Open the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch and navigate to the redeem code section. Enter your prepaid code and the balance will be credited to your Nintendo account. You will need a wireless internet connection to complete the redemption.
Your Nintendo eShop balance can be used across digital game purchases, downloadable content and in-app purchases available on the Nintendo eShop. Check the current offer terms in your Blue Light Card account for any exclusions that may apply.
No. The Nintendo eShop Shopping Card purchased through Blue Light Card is redeemed online through the Nintendo eShop only. It cannot be used to purchase physical Nintendo games in retail stores.
Your Nintendo eShop balance can be used on any digital content available in the Nintendo eShop UK store. Physical game purchases from retailers are outside the scope of the eShop balance. Check the current offer terms in your Blue Light Card account for full details.
Any remaining balance stays on your Nintendo account and can be used towards future purchases, subject to the card's expiry date and Nintendo's terms.
