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How to Buy Fortnite V-Bucks for Nintendo Switch
Fortnite remains one of the most popular Battle Royale games today, continuing to expand its reach, including on the Nintendo Switch. If you're looking to purchase V-Bucks for Fortnite on the Switch, we have a comprehensive guide to help you.

Method 1: Purchase a Fortnite V-Bucks Card
One method to acquire V-Bucks on the Nintendo Switch is by purchasing an official Fortnite V-Bucks card. This card can be redeemed on any platform, including the Nintendo Switch.
Here’s how to use a V-Bucks card to get V-Bucks for the Nintendo Switch:
- Purchase a Fortnite V-Bucks card.
- Visit https://www.fortnite.com/vbuckscard.
- Click on “Get Started” and sign in to your Epic Games account.
- Enter your V-Bucks code without any dashes, then click “Next”.
- Choose “Nintendo Switch” as your platform, then click “Next”.
- Note: Ensure your Nintendo Account is linked to your Epic Games account; otherwise, the Nintendo Switch option will not appear in Step 5.
- Review the details and confirm by clicking on “Confirm.”
Method 2: Purchase a Nintendo eShop Card
Another way to buy Fortnite V-Bucks on the Switch is by purchasing a Nintendo eShop card. Using the funds from a Nintendo eShop card, you can directly purchase V-Bucks within the Nintendo eShop.
Follow these steps to buy V-Bucks for the Nintendo Switch with a Nintendo eShop card:
- Buy a Nintendo eShop card.
- Redeem your code in the Nintendo eShop.
- Search for Fortnite V-Bucks within the Nintendo eShop.
- Select your desired amount of V-Bucks and use your eShop credit as the payment method.
About the author:
Lennart is a self-proclaimed Pokémon Master and certified tryhard in shooters ranging from COD and Halo to Overwatch and Fortnite. When he's not gaming, he's either reciting movie lines or enjoying guitar-infused music.
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