How Do You Put V-Bucks on a Nintendo Switch?
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Ever wondered how you can add V-Bucks to your Fortnite account on a Nintendo Switch? Let’s break it down in a fun and simple way!
So, you’re playing Fortnite on your Nintendo Switch and you want to grab some cool skins or emotes. You’ve heard about V-Bucks but aren’t sure how to add them to your account. No worries, we’ve got you covered!
Adding V-Bucks to Your Switch Account
Getting V-Bucks on your Nintendo Switch is as easy as pie. First, start up Fortnite on your Switch and head to the main menu. Look for the ‘V-Bucks’ tab. This is your ticket to new Fortnite goodies.
Choose the amount of V-Bucks you want to buy. The game will then take you to the Nintendo eShop. Here, you can complete your purchase using your eShop funds or a linked payment method like a credit card. Once you confirm your buy, those shiny V-Bucks will appear in your Fortnite account.
Turning Playtime into V-Bucks with Playbite
But here’s a secret—what if you could earn V-Bucks by having fun? That’s where Playbite comes in! Playbite is an app that lets you play casual mobile games and earn rewards, including official Fortnite gift cards. Yes, you heard it right. You can actually win V-Bucks for your Nintendo Switch by playing games on your phone!
To dive into this fantastic deal, just download the Playbite app, start playing, and collect points. Swap those points for official Fortnite gift cards, and voila, you’ve got V-Bucks on your Nintendo Switch without opening your wallet. How cool is that?

In case you’re wondering: Playbite simply makes money from (not super annoying) ads and (totally optional) in-app purchases. It then uses that money to reward players with really cool prizes!
Join Playbite today!
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