How to Fix Nintendo eShop is Not Currently Available in Your Country

If you’re in a country where the Nintendo eShop isn’t officially supported—like the Philippines—you might encounter a hurdle. Specifically, an error message with the code 2813-0998 will pop up, stating, “Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country. Thank you for your interest in Nintendo eShop.” Although the restriction exists, there’s good news: it’s relatively easy to get around it. All you need to do is change your country setting to one where the eShop is available, such as the United States, Europe, Japan or other countries where Nintendo eShop is available. Just make sure the selected country’s language aligns with your preference.

How to Fix Nintendo eShop in Not Currently Available in Your Country

Follow these steps to fix the country error:

1. Change Your Nintendo Switch’s Region Settings:
   • Go to your Nintendo Switch’s Settings.
   • Navigate to the System tab.
   • Select “Region” and then choose “The Americas.”
2. Open Nintendo eShop and Set Region:
   • Launch the Nintendo eShop.
   • When prompted to select a region, choose “United States.”
3. Adjust Zip Code in Location Settings:
   • Inside the Nintendo eShop, go to Location Settings.
   • Click “Change” and set the Zip code to 97330.

By setting the Zip code to 97330, you’ll avoid additional state taxes, as you’re not a resident of the United States and are not obligated to pay these taxes.

Purchasing Games from the Nintendo eShop

Once you’ve successfully bypassed the regional restrictions, you’ll be able to access the Nintendo eShop without any error messages. The next step is to make sure you can actually purchase games. Your best bet is to use a Nintendo eShop Prepaid Card. Why opt for a prepaid card? Most alternative payment methods, like credit cards and PayPal, require you to have a U.S. address that matches your Nintendo eShop account—a challenging requirement for many. In contrast, a Nintendo eShop Prepaid Card offers a straightforward solution.

Troubleshooting:

If you still receive the same error when trying to open the Nintendo eShop, you can try the following suggestion below.

1. Create a New Nintendo Account:
   • Create a new account set in the Americas using the Zip code mentioned above, then try accessing the eShop again.
2. Reformat Your Nintendo Switch:
   • If the error persists, you may need to reformat your Nintendo Switch and use an account set to the Americas region.