Microsoft Rewards Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need to Maximize Points

Microsoft Rewards is a free loyalty program. You earn points for doing simple things you might already do online, like searching the web, taking quizzes, or playing games.

You can then trade those points for gift cards to places like Amazon or the Xbox Store, or even for a free Game Pass subscription.

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If you are in Nigeria, you should know the program is available, but you might see a different selection of rewards than users in other countries.

It is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but it is a great way to get free stuff for just a few minutes of daily clicks.

This cheat sheet will show you exactly how to play the system and get the most points possible, every single day.

The Golden Rule: Reach Level 2

When you first join, you start at Level 1. This low level has small rewards and strict limits. Your first and most important goal is to reach Level 2 as soon as possible. This is a monthly goal where you just need to earn 500 points in a month.

Why is Level 2 so important? Here is what you unlock:

• Better Earning: You earn 5 times more points for Bing searches compared to Level 1.
• Better Redemption: You save up to 10% on rewards when you trade in your points for Microsoft products or gift cards.
• Exclusive Access: You get invites to special sales and member-only events.

Once you hit Level 2, try to earn at least 500 points every month to keep your status active.

Your Daily Point-Earning Routine

Consistency is your greatest ally. To get the most out of this, you should do these tasks every single day.

The Desktop & Mobile Search

This is the foundation of your daily points. You get points just for using the Bing search engine on your phone and your computer.

• On PC: You can earn up to 150 points every day by searching on Bing. At Level 2, this is about 30 separate searches.
• On Mobile: You can earn up to 100 points for using the Bing mobile app. This requires about 20 separate searches.

Simple tip: You do not need to type out complex searches for each one. Just click on the related searches or news topics displayed on the Bing homepage. It takes about two minutes.

Read the News for Free Points

The Bing app on your phone has a section for news articles. You can earn 30 points per day just by tapping on the news tiles and scrolling through the stories. You do not even have to read the full article, just tap to open about ten of them.

Complete the “Daily Set”

Go to the Microsoft Rewards dashboard (rewards.bing.com) every day. You will find a small collection of tasks called the Daily Set. These are super easy:

• Quiz: Answer a few trivia questions (it is okay to guess).
• Poll: Vote on a fun, simple question.
• Link: Click on a link to a Bing search result.

This takes about 45 seconds and is worth a quick 10–15 points.

Xbox & Game Pass (For Extra Points)

If you have an Xbox console or subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate for PC, you can earn many more points. These “Quests” are essentially daily and weekly gaming challenges.

Starting in 2025, many of these quests became available to more players. Here is how to maximize them:

• Daily Play: Boot up any game from the Game Pass library and play for at least 15 minutes. This earns you 10 points. If you are already a gamer, this is effortless.
• Weekly Streak: Play on at least five different days within a week. If you keep this up, the points you earn get a multiplier. A 2-week streak gives 2x points, a 3-week gives 3x, and a 4-week streak gives a huge 4x points bonus.
• Game Pass Ultimate (GPU) Booster: If you are a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, the points you earn for spending money in the Microsoft Store jump from 10 points per dollar to 20 points per dollar. So, if you buy a game, you get double the points back.

The Secret “High Score” Tasks

Aside from the daily routine, there are a few other smart moves to grab extra points.

The “Shopping Game” Strategy

On the MSN Shopping website, you will find a “Shopping Game”. It shows you a product and asks you to guess the lowest price from three options. Each correct guess gets you points, and you can earn up to 100 bonus points every day from this game alone. It is the single highest daily earner outside of your normal searches.

The Weekly Bonus Loop

Each week, the Rewards dashboard has a collection of special challenges, like using the Microsoft Edge browser or opening the Xbox app. Completing all these weekly tasks adds up to over 2,500 points per month.

Don’t Forget Your Phone

Make sure you have the Microsoft Start and Bing apps on your phone. Some daily activities, like the fitness videos (which give 40 points per day) and the news reading (30 points per day), are only available on mobile.

Smart Redemption: How to Spend Your Points

After a month of following this guide, you will likely have between 15,000 and 20,000 points. Do not just grab the first reward you see. Be strategic.

Best Value: Microsoft & Xbox Gift Cards

If you shop on the Microsoft Store, buy games, or rent movies, the Microsoft/Xbox gift card gives you the most value for your points. A typical $10 Xbox gift card costs around 9,500 points if you are Level 2.

Alternative: Amazon Gift Cards

Amazon cards are usually the next best option, but they are a bit more expensive in terms of points. Keep in mind that Amazon stock can run out, so grab one as soon as you see it. As a general rule, 1,000 points is worth roughly $1 (USD) in gift card value, though this can vary by region.

Watch for Sales

Microsoft often runs seasonal sales where popular gift cards (for Amazon, Roblox, Starbucks, etc.) are discounted by up to 10%. If you are saving for a big gift card, try to hold your points until the next big sale event.

The $/hour Reality

At the current earning rates, even with this cheat sheet, you are making about $0.50 to $1.00 per hour of “effort”. This is not a replacement for a job, but it is a great way to get free games or coffee without spending actual money. Do not try to cheat, use multiple accounts, or run automated scripts. Microsoft is very strict and will ban your account and take your points without warning if you are caught.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Microsoft Rewards available in Nigeria?

Yes, generally speaking. However, the specific rewards and earning activities vary by region. You might have access to different gift cards than someone in the US, but the core earning system (searches, quizzes, Xbox) should be available.

What is the absolute maximum points I can get per day?

If you do every possible task, including the daily set, searches, news articles, fitness videos, and the shopping game, the daily maximum is roughly 240 to 250 points. Over a full month, a dedicated user can average over 23,000 points.

Do my points expire?

Yes. Points expire if your account has no earning or redeeming activity for 12 months. A quick search once a month will keep your balance safe.

How do “Streaks” work exactly?

Your streak is based on completing the “Daily Set” on the Rewards dashboard. If you complete the set every day for 10 days, you get a bonus of 150 points. You can get this 150-point bonus over and over again as you keep your streak alive.

Do I get points for buying things in the Microsoft Store?

Yes. If you are at Level 2, you earn 10 points for every dollar you spend on digital goods like games, apps, or movies. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get 20 points per dollar.

Why is my search limit suddenly lower?

Microsoft is currently testing new “tiers” (Gold, Silver, Member) in some regions. Depending on your assigned tier, your daily search limit could be lowered to as low as 15, 30, or 60 points. Check your rewards dashboard for your current status.

Conclusion

Microsoft Rewards is a simple, low-effort program that rewards you for using the Microsoft ecosystem.

By following this cheat sheet and sticking to a five-minute daily routine of searches, quizzes, and maybe a game, you can earn a free $10 gift card roughly every single month.

It is free, it is easy, and it adds up faster than you think.

Now that you know how the system works, what is the first reward you will be saving your points for?