Error Code: 9001-0049
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
Steps for when you try to redeem a Nintendo eShop Card on the Shop Menu website, but receive error code 9001-0049 and the message "This activation code has already been used."
Information
This error code indicates that the Nintendo eShop Card you are trying to use has already been redeemed.
What to do
Review your current balance to check if the funds have already been added to your account.
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How to check Nintendo eShop balance on Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch
- Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu to launch the Nintendo eShop.
- Select the account you want to use.
- Select your user icon in the upper-right corner to access your Account Information.
- Review the Available Funds on the right.
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How to check a Nintendo Account balance online
- Go to the Nintendo Account website and sign in to your Nintendo Account.
- Select Funds and Payment Methods.
- Your current balance will appear in the "Nintendo eShop Funds" section.
Situation not resolved
If the Nintendo eShop Card has been redeemed but the funds do not appear in your Nintendo eShop Balance, please contact us for further assistance.