Nintendo is discontinuing its Switch Game Voucher service.
From 11.59pm January 30, 2026, the Japanese games giant said it will “no longer be possible to purchase Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers.”
Nintendo Switch game vouchers are a perk of Nintendo Switch Online membership. They are purchased as in a duo and are redeemable against eligible eShop games, essentially letting Switch Online subscribers buy premium games at a discount.
Nintendo didn’t give a reason for ending the scheme, but thanked players for their participation in the Nintendo Switch Online service and reminded them that all unused vouchers expire 12 months after purchase.
That means Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers purchased on January 30, 2026, will remain valid until January 30, 2027, after which time all vouchers will have expired.
We already knew that the vouchers are not eligible for Switch 2 games, but Nintendo did, however, reveal that even though vouchers are to be discontinued, Switch titles will continue to be added to the Game Voucher catalogue throughout 2026.
Earlier this week, Nintendo addressed concerns regarding the Switch 2’s high price point, supply versus demand, and issues regarding Game-Key Cards.