If you’re from a non-US country and want to purchase a game from Nintendo eShop, you probably asked for a US Zip Code before buying or entering the online shop. Once you checkout, you’ll notice that there is an additional tax fee added to the total price, typically ranging from 5% to 10%, depending on the Zip Code location. For example, if you want to buy “Legend of Zelda,” instead of paying only $59.99, you’ll end up paying $65.98 in total, with the tax fee accounting for $5.99.
To avoid additional fees when checking out, you must enter a “no sales tax” or tax-free U.S. Zip Code. Some states in the United States don’t charge additional tax for digital purchases. Since you’re living outside the U.S., you should have no problem with its legality. Here are the following states and Zip Codes that you can use:
- 97330 – Corvallis, Oregon
- 03222 – New Hampshire, Bristol
- 97222 – Milwaukie, Oregon
- 97116 – Forest Grove, Oregon
- 97080 – Portland, Oregon
- 99501 – Rainbow, Alaska
- 19810 – Dartmouth Woods, Delaware
- 59001 – Absarokee, Montana
Note: This process is only valid for users who are outside of the U.S. and use a prepaid card to top up their Nintendo eShop account. U.S. citizens or permanent residents must use their original states to fulfill their tax obligations.