Where to buy a Nintendo gift card and which shops sell them?
WHEN looking to buy a present for the gamer in your family, it can be difficult to know what they may like.
Gift cards eliminate the risk of disappointment and allow them to spend the money on something they are really invested in.
Where can you buy Nintendo gift cards?
Gift cards might be preferable if you have no idea what to buy for someone on your gift list, as they allow the recipient to buy what they want and when they want.
Nintendo gift cards are available Europe-wide, at a variety of local retailers.
Online retailers selling the virtual currency include:
- Amazon
- Boost Gaming
- Start Select
- Gift Card Store
- Electronic First
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Which shops sell Nintendo gift cards?
GAME is one of the few retailers that sell Nintendo gift cards in store.
You can also purchase them online but if you have a GAME store near you it may be worth checking if they have them in stock via the GAME website.
Other retailers that offer instore gift cards include:
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What are the dangers of gift cards?
There are some dangers to buying loved ones a gift card, not least if it has an expiry date - which could see those receiving one missing out.
Gift cards are prime targets for scammers and fraudsters, and gift card fraud can leave merchants vulnerable to damaging chargebacks from the credit cards that were originally used to purchase them.
And because online shopping has increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, it seems card fraud is only getting worse.
One way to protect yourself is to buy gift cars directly from Nintendo online.
Are there any Nintendo gift card scams to watch out for?
Gift card scams are common so it is understandable to be concerned.
In 2020, Nintendo issued a warning to account holders regarding the dangers of credit card fraud, noting that the number of user inquiries relating to the matter has been increasing.
The message comes from Nintendo's customer support team and highlights the fact that people have been accessing others' Nintendo Accounts and illegally using their credit card information.