Nintendo to Halt International Transactions on Japanese Digital Platforms

As of March 25, 2025, the Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store in Japan will no longer accept payments from overseas credit cards or PayPal accounts. This decision, as outlined on the company's support page, is intended to prevent fraudulent activities. Customers who have previously used international credit cards or PayPal accounts are advised to switch to alternative payment methods, such as Japanese-issued credit cards. This change may impact users outside of Japan who purchase games from the Japanese eShop that are not available in their local region, often taking advantage of more favorable pricing due to exchange rates.