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Error Code: 2813-0040

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Follow these steps when you are unable to redeem a download code on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch, and you receive the error code 2813-0040.

Note: This error code indicates that the download code you entered has already been redeemed.

What to do

  1. Check the HOME Menu to ensure the title is not already downloading.
  2. Try to redownload the title.
    • How to redownload a game or DLC

      To redownload a digital game or DLC, load the virtual game card:

      1. Select Virtual Game CardsThe Virtual Game Cards icon shown on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu. Tarjetas de juego virtualesEl icono de tarjetas de juego virtuales se muestra en el menú HOME de Nintendo Switch. Cartes de jeu virtuellesL’icône  des Cartes de jeu virtuelles affichée sur le menu HOME de la Nintendo Switch. Cartões de jogo virtuaisO ícone dos Cartões de jogo virtuais exibido no Menu HOME do Nintendo Switch. from the HOME Menu.
      2. Select your user.
      3. If prompted, enter your user verification PIN or enter your Nintendo Account password.
      4. Select the item you want to redownload from the list of your virtual game cards.
      5. Select Load on This System Cargar en esta consola Charger sur cette console Carregar neste console .
      6. The game (and any DLC for that game you have purchased) will begin downloading. You can check the download status on the HOME Menu.

      For more details, including how to redownload games that are not virtual game cards, read How to Redownload Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch Digital Content.

  3. Attempt to redeem the download code again.

Situation not resolved

If the issue persists, see our information on problems with download codes for further troubleshooting.

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