Nintendo has announced that on January 30th 2026, it will stop producing new Switch Game Vouchers.
Game Vouchers are valid for 12 months after you buy them, and they have told us that valid, unexpired vouchers will still be usable after the date. This means that vouchers won't leave circulation entirely until January 30th 2027.
Quote From Nintendo Information
As of 11:59 PM Pacific Time January 30, 2026, it will no longer be possible to purchase Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers. Any vouchers you purchase on or before that date will work exactly as they currently do—unused vouchers expire 12 months after the date of purchase.
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When will Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers be discontinued?
Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can be purchased until 11:59 PM Pacific Time, January 30, 2026. Each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher remains valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
How long will my Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers be valid?
There will be no change to the way your game vouchers expire. Game vouchers remain valid for 12 months from purchase. For example, if a set of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers is purchased on January 30, 2026, each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher remains valid until January 30, 2027.
Will I still be able to redeem the vouchers I previously purchased, even after January 30, 2026?
Yes. Users with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership will continue to be eligible to redeem any valid, unexpired vouchers.
Additional information
For more information about purchasing and using game vouchers, please read the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers FAQ.
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Comments
I persoanlly never used them, but it seemed like a great option for people who like their games digital. Sad to see extra options go