Microsoft Rewards is a free loyalty program that allows users to earn points through everyday digital activities, such as searching on Bing and completing interactive quizzes. These points can be redeemed for various prizes, including Amazon gift cards and Xbox gift cards.
How to Earn Points
The program is designed to reward consistent, “good-faith” activity. Key earning methods include:
- Bing Searches: Earn points for every search made on Bing via PC or mobile.
- Level 1 Members: Can earn points for up to 10 searches daily.
- Level 2 Members: Can earn points for up to 30 searches daily.
- Search Bonus: Using the Microsoft Edge browser often provides additional bonus points.
- Daily Quizzes and Polls: The Microsoft Rewards Dashboard features a “Daily Set” consisting of quizzes, trivia, and polls.
- Completing these sets daily builds a streak, which triggers substantial bonus point payouts at specific intervals.
- Xbox Quests: Players can earn points by completing specific gaming challenges on Xbox consoles or the Xbox app for Windows.
- Microsoft Store Purchases: Earn points for every dollar spent on qualifying games, movies, and apps.
Reward Tiers
Members can increase their earning potential by reaching Level 2 status, which requires earning 500 points in a month. Level 2 members earn points at a faster rate and receive up to 10% off when redeeming for Microsoft-branded rewards.
Redeeming for Gift Cards
Once you have accumulated enough points (typically starting at 5,000 points for a $5 reward), you can visit the Redemption Catalog.
- Amazon Gift Cards: Points can be exchanged for Amazon claim codes. While availability may fluctuate based on stock, they remain a standard option for most regions.
- Xbox and Microsoft Gift Cards: These are often the best value for points. Redeemed funds are directly deposited into your Microsoft account balance.
- Other Options: Points can also be used for sweepstakes entries, restaurant gift cards, or donations to over one million nonprofit organizations.
To get started, simply sign in with a Microsoft account and visit the rewards dashboard to activate your account.