Can a Nintendo child account make purchases?

A purchase can be made using a child account, however a credit card is required and must be used by the credit card holder to complete the transaction. Children should ask their parent or guardian for assistance.
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What does a Nintendo child account do?

A child account is a Nintendo Account that can be created by parents (or guardians) for their children under the age of 18, without the need to use a dedicated email address or social media account. To create an account for a child, a parent or guardian must have a Nintendo Account of their own.
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What happens to Nintendo child account when they turn 13?

What is the oldest a child can be in order to have a child account created for them? A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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Can I add money to my child's Nintendo Account?

Use a credit card or prepaid Nintendo eShop Funds card to add a specific amount to the child's Nintendo Account. The child will only be able to use the funds in their Nintendo eShop balance to make purchases.
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How to restrict Nintendo Switch purchases?

Click the Nintendo Account where you want to manage restrictions. Check the box to disable purchases and auto-renewal options on Nintendo Switch AND through the My Nintendo Store (including physical orders). Check Restrict to restrict the content that can be seen on the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
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What Happens On Your Birthday in Nintendo Games?

How do I make purchases with Parental Controls?

  1. On your device, open the Family Link app .
  2. Tap your child Content restrictions Google Play.
  3. Under "Purchases & download approvals," tap Require approval for.
  4. Select the type of purchase approval that you want to give: All content. Only paid content. Only in-app purchases. No approval required.
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Why can't I make purchases on my Nintendo switch?

Ensure your system has the latest system menu version installed. If the purchase cannot be made on Nintendo Switch eShop, try the following: Purchase the game or content through the My Nintendo Store. Wait a while and try again later, or try adding funds using a different payment method.
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Can a Nintendo child account purchase games?

A purchase can be made using a child account, however a credit card is required and must be used by the credit card holder to complete the transaction. Children should ask their parent or guardian for assistance.
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Why does Nintendo charge for child account?

A one-time fee of $0.50 is charged to verify that a parent or guardian has provided consent. This one-time payment is a commonly used and accepted parental control method required so that parents have the chance to see the payment on their credit card statement, and to alert Nintendo if consent was improperly provided.
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Can you change a Nintendo child account to regular account?

Log into your existing parent / guardian Nintendo Account (this is the Nintendo Account for any user aged 18+). Click “Nintendo Account” in the upper-left corner of the screen to access your account settings. Select “Parental Controls.” Select the Nintendo Account that you want to release from your account.
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Does Nintendo charge to add a child account?

No. A one-time charge of $0.50 is required for the first Nintendo Account for a child that is added to a parent/guardian's Nintendo Account. This verifies that a parent or guardian has granted permission for the child to have a Nintendo Account.
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Do I need to create a separate Nintendo Account for my child?

Nintendo Accounts for children are automatically added as a supervised account to the parent/guardian's family group.
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What is the minimum age for Nintendo Eshop?

Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 13 and older.
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What is the difference between a child account and adult account on Nintendo?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be created for users age 0 through 17. General Nintendo Accounts can only be created by users age 16 and older who have an e-mail account. Some My Nintendo missions can only be completed by users with a Nintendo Account.
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What is the point of a Nintendo family account?

A Nintendo Account family group allows up to 8 Nintendo Account users to connect together in one group. Family groups can include: One admin account to manage the group. General Nintendo Accounts.
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What happens when a Nintendo child account turns 18?

A child account can be created for any child under the age of 18. Please note that once a child account is created, it will not turn into a general Nintendo Account even once the user turns 18.
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How does Nintendo child account work?

Nintendo Accounts for children can be linked to a Nintendo Network ID only. They cannot be linked to Google accounts or Apple IDs. All Nintendo Accounts created for children aged 12 and under are automatically set up as a supervised account in the Nintendo Account family group.
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What are the requirements for a child's Nintendo ID?

When setting or changing a child's sign-in ID, please enter an ID that will be both easy to remember and unique and not something others will guess. The sign-in ID must be at least 6 characters long.
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How do I add money to my child's Nintendo Account?

Use a credit card or prepaid Nintendo eShop Funds card to add a specific amount to the child's Nintendo Account. The child will only be able to use the funds in their Nintendo eShop balance to make purchases.
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Can my kids play my Switch games?

Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console. Other players will not be able to access your digital games on a non-primary console.
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What age should a kid get a Nintendo Switch?

17+ for Teens, 13+ for Children, 8+ for Young Children. If multiple children use the same Nintendo Switch, we recommend setting the Restriction Level to the age of the youngest child in your home.
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Do you need a Nintendo Account to buy games?

Is a Nintendo Network ID required to purchase games? A Nintendo Account is required to purchase games through the Nintendo website. The games you buy will be automatically downloaded to the console that is associated with your Nintendo Account.
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How do I restrict purchases on Nintendo?

Step 1 – Go to your Family Group at accounts.nintendo.com. Select the member you wish to set spending limits for and select Parental Controls. Step 2 – Select Spending Restrictions and tick the box > Save changes. Then do the same for Age-Based Purchase Restrictions.
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Why can I not make in game purchases?

If you are still unable to make in-app purchases, please ensure you are logged into your correct Google account and have an up-to-date payment option registered with your account.
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What payment methods does Nintendo accept?

How can I pay for my game?
  • A valid VISA or MasterCard (e.g. credit card, debit card, or gift card). The My Nintendo Store of any country in our region will only accept credit cards that correspond to that same country.
  • A Paypal account (U.S., Canada, and Mexico only).
  • A Nintendo eShop Card.
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