With a Microsoft or Xbox gift card, you let the lucky recipient choose the gift they want. There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy:
- Popular games, apps, and add-ons
- Latest movies and the hottest TV shows
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Accessories and devices like Xbox One and Surface
Tips about gift cards and codes #
Here are a few tips you should know before you get started:
- Both the Microsoft and Xbox cards work just the same. Once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, and on Xbox. You can get the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
- Gift cards do not currently work at physical Microsoft Stores.
- You currently cannot buy Microsoft 365 with a gift card.
How to redeem a gift card or code online #
The easiest way to redeem a gift card or code is online. Sign in to redeem.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account, enter the 25-character code, and then select Next.
Important:
- If you or your family have multiple Microsoft accounts, make sure you’re signed in to the one to which you want to apply the gift card or code. Money can’t be transferred from one Microsoft account to another and can’t be converted from one currency to another. For more info, see Limits on the money in your Microsoft account.
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Try signing in to your Microsoft account using an InPrivate browser session to clear all other Microsoft account info from the cache. See Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge for more info.
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Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account #
Tips about gift cards and codes #
Here are a few tips you should know before you get started:
- Both the Microsoft and Xbox cards work just the same. Once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, and on Xbox. You can get the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.
- Gift cards do not currently work at physical Microsoft Stores.
- You currently cannot buy Microsoft 365 with a gift card.
How to redeem a gift card or code online #
The easiest way to redeem a gift card or code is online. Sign in to redeem.microsoft.com with your Microsoft account, enter the 25-character code, and then select Next.
Important:
- If you or your family have multiple Microsoft accounts, make sure you’re signed in to the one to which you want to apply the gift card or code. Money can’t be transferred from one Microsoft account to another and can’t be converted from one currency to another. For more info, see Limits on the money in your Microsoft account.
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Try signing in to your Microsoft account using an InPrivate browser session to clear all other Microsoft account info from the cache. See Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge for more info.
If you want, you can also redeem a card or code from Microsoft Store on a Windows 10 device. For more details, go to the next section.
How to redeem a new Office product key online #
Sign in to Office.com/setup with your Microsoft account, enter the 25-character product key, and then select Next.
How to redeem a gift card or code from Microsoft Store/Xbox on a Windows 10 device #
Note: To redeem a gift card or code on your Xbox One or Xbox 360, see How to redeem gift cards and codes.
Here’s how to redeem a gift card or code from Microsoft Store on a Windows 10 device:
- On your Windows 10 device, select Microsoft Store on the taskbar.
- In Microsoft Store, select the See more menu (located next to the Search box on the upper right side of the page).
- Select Redeem a code. If you aren’t already signed in, sign in to the Microsoft account on which you want to redeem the code.
- Enter the 25-character code, and then select Redeem. Don’t worry about hyphens, the system takes care of those for you.
How to redeem a gift card or code from Microsoft Store/Xbox on a Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S #
- Sign in to your Xbox console (make sure you’re signed in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with).
- From the Home screen, select and open the Store app. (If the Store app is not displayed, go to My games & apps, select Apps, and select the Store app from there.)
- In the Store app, move the cursor left or press the View button on the controller to open the side menu.
- From that menu, select Redeem.
- Enter the 25-character code, and then follow the prompts. Don’t worry about hyphens, the system takes care of those for you.
How to redeem a gift card or code from Microsoft Store/Xbox on a Xbox Console Companion App #
- On your Windows device, press the Start button, then select Xbox Console Companion from the list of apps.
- Make sure you’re signed in with the account that you want to redeem the code with. If you need to sign in with a different account, select the Gamertag picture on the left navigation bar, then select Sign out and sign in with the correct account.
- Select Microsoft Store from the left navigation bar, then select Redeem a code.
- Enter the 25-character code, then follow the prompts. Don’t worry about hyphens, the system takes care of those for you.
How can I tell if my card or code was redeemed? #
To see if your card or code was redeemed, check your order history. On the Order History page, look for the date that you redeemed the card or code, and you’ll see the order number and how the card or code was used. If you see a Redeemed code under the Payment method, the card or code was successfully redeemed.
What happens after I redeem my gift card or code? #
- If the card or code has money on it, we’ll apply the entire balance to your Microsoft account. You can use it to buy things from Microsoft Store online, on Windows 10, and on Xbox One.
- If the card or code is for a specific app or game, we’ll add it to your personal library, where you can download and install it. Go to My Library in Microsoft Store. When some apps or games are redeemed, they will take you to the product page where you can also download and install.
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If the card or code is for a subscription, you can find it in your Services & subscriptions.
