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How To Get Free Nintendo Gift Cards (Step-By-Step Guide That Works)

Learn how to obtain legitimate Nintendo Switch eShop cards for free in a few easy steps.

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I received my first legitimate free $10 Nintendo Gift Card by doing simple daily tasks, and I’m excited to show you how to do it, too.

Getting free Nintendo Gift Cards requires you to create a free Microsoft account and perform internet searches by using Bing to earn reward points. The points can be redeemed for Amazon wallet credit that can be spent on Nintendo gift cards once enough points have been accrued.

In this step-by-step picture guide, I’ll show you how to get free Nintendo gift cards that are legitimate and will work on your Nintendo Switch.


If you’re interested in learning how to redeem Nintendo Gift Cards on Nintendo Switch, view my step-by-step picture guide by clicking here.


How To Get Free Nintendo eShop Gift Cards

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Earning free Nintendo Gift Cards is doable by completing daily internet searches for reward points over a period of time. A $10 gift card can be earned every 4 to 6 months, depending on how many reward points are earned daily.


Earning free Nintendo Gift Cards is doable by completing daily internet searches for reward points


In total, obtaining free Nintendo eShop Gift Cards requires 6 steps. Start by creating a free Microsoft email, switch to using Microsoft’s search engine Bing, start making searches to accrue reward points, then redeem the reward points for a $10 Amazon gift card.

Then, redeem the free $10 Amazon gift card you earned on Amazon.com and purchase a $10 Nintendo Gift Card without spending a penny.

What’s Required

Basic to average understanding of the internet is required to accomplish this guide, along with an internet connection, a valid phone number, and a free Amazon.com account.

Now, let’s walk through the steps of getting free Nintendo Gift Cards.

  • TIME: long
  • DIFFICULTY: medium

1) Create A Free Microsoft Email Account

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Create a free Microsoft email account by visiting this official Microsoft link.

You’ll need to enter basic information.


2) Start Using The Search Engine Bing For Reward Points

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Log-in to your Microsoft account and start using Microsoft’s Bing search engine.

Use Microsoft’s Bing search engine while logged-in with your Microsoft account to earn reward points over time.

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Every search will earn 5 points, with a maximum of 50 to 250 points per day based on your search level.

Become higher levels by performing more searches and earning more points.

On average, earning the amount of points required to redeem a $10 Amazon gift card to get a free Nintendo gift card will take about 5 months.

This is based on earning 100 Bing reward points daily by performing searches and completing quizzes.


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As a whole, earn Bing reward points by performing daily searches and completing quizzes.


3) Redeem 13,000 Reward Points For A $10 Amazon Gift Card

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Accrue and save-up 13,000 reward points by doing daily Bing searches and quizzes while logged into your Microsoft account.


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Then, redeem your points for an Amazon gift card by visiting your Bing rewards dashboard.

Click on Redeem.


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Search and find the Amazon.com Gift Card reward.

Click on it.


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Select Redeem Reward.


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Select Confirm Reward.


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Complete the Phone Verification to obtain the reward.

You’ll need to enter a phone number, receive a text message with a verification code, and enter the verification code to advance.

Click on Complete My Order.


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Check your Microsoft email at Microsoft’s Outlook.live.com website for an email that includes your $10 Amazon.com gift card code.


4) Redeem The $10 Amazon Gift Card On Amazon.com

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Copy your $10 Amazon.com gift card code from your Microsoft Bing email.


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Visit Amazon.com and create a free Amazon account by clicking here.

Log in, and click on Account & Lists.


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Scroll down to Gift Card Balance.

Click on Redeem a Gift Card button.


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Paste or enter your Amazon gift card code into the Enter claim code field.

Click on Apply to your balance button after you finished entering the code.


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The $10 Amazon.com gift card will be added to your Amazon.com wallet balance.


5) Purchase A $10 Nintendo Gift Card on Amazon

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Search for $10 Nintendo Gift Card in the Amazon.com search box.


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Click on the $10 Nintendo Gift Card to go to its product page.


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Click Add to Cart to add it to your cart.


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Click Proceed to checkout to begin the purchasing process.


6) Use The $10 Amazon Credit To Purchase The Nintendo Gift Card

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Your $10 Amazon gift card balance will automatically be applied to your purchase, allowing you to purchase the $10 Nintendo Gift Card for free.

Click on Place Your Order.


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To find your free Nintendo eShop gift card code, click on Account & Lists tab.


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Scroll down the page and click on Digital games and software button.


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Your free Nintendo gift card will appear at the top of the list.

If you’re interested in learning how to redeem Nintendo Gift Cards on Nintendo Switch, view my step-by-step picture guide by clicking here.


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