How to transfer 3DS SD Card Data to a new SD Card?

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I recently ordered a 32GB SD Card for my 3DS to prepare for Super Smash Bros. I have a 2GB SD Card (the default one that came with the system) and Pokemon Y by itself nearly fills the card, so I needed a bigger one.

I dont have an SD Card slot on my PC, nor do I have an SD Reader, or any other devices that use an SD Card.

Is it possible to transfer my data in some other manner? Or will I need an SD Slot or Reader?
I'm not far in Pokemon Y, I suppose I can redownload and start over (yay Pokemon Bank) if I have to.
 
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You can just use both SD cards and switch between them depending on the game you want to play. That's what I do.

Is your computer old? If not... it should have a slot, no? :/

I have a computer from 2010 and it doesn't have an SD card slot. :/
 
You can buy a card reader for around $10. You just put your Old SD card into it, plug it into your computer via USB and copy the folders onto your desktop. After that, eject the card reader, remove the old SD card and put in the New one. Plug the reader back into the computer and paste all the folders onto the new SD card.
 
Well, a friend had a laptop with an SD slot, so I was able to transfer that way!
 
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