How To Complete Microsoft Rewards Quests and Activities

I want you to imagine getting small, easy wins every day with things you already do online—searching on Bing, shopping at the Microsoft Store or playing on the Xbox app. That’s exactly the idea behind Microsoft Rewards quests and activities.

As someone who’s been around the block getting points, I can tell you they add up fast—without changing your routine.

Here’s why this matters: Microsoft Rewards isn’t just a loyalty program. It turns everyday tasks into something rewarding.

A survey from Microsoft back in 2023 said that more than 60 per cent of users spent extra time using Bing and Edge once they started redeeming points for gift cards or sweepstakes entries.

That same survey showed users redeemed points for over $50 million in rewards that year.

Don’t worry if all that sounds fancy—I’ll guide you through everything.

You’ll see how easy it is to get started, what quests look like, and how you can pile up points quickly. I made this guide because I want you to feel confident, not overwhelmed.

What Are Microsoft Rewards Quests and Activities?

At its heart, Microsoft Rewards offers quests and daily/weekly activities that earn you points. You might see things like:

• Doing a short Bing search

• Watching a quick video

• Completing a short quiz

• Clicking through an interactive map or poll

• Earning achievement points by playing on Xbox or doing something in Microsoft Edge

These simple tasks usually give anywhere from 5 to 50 points. A lot of times, it just takes a minute or two. That’s the beauty—you’re not blocking out an hour; it’s snackable.

Now, keep your eye on the streaks and bonus weeks. If you do a daily search every day, you can get a streak bonus—say, 50 extra points after you hit a 7-day streak. That quickly gets you into redemption territory if all you want is a $5 gift card a month.

How to Get Started, Step by Step

Here’s how to begin earning rewards as soon as today:

Sign in to Microsoft Rewards

Go to rewards.microsoft.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. If you don’t have one yet, it’s free to set up.

Explore Your Dashboard of Activities

Once you’re logged in, you’ll see your dashboard. It shows daily sets of quizzes or games, a daily search goal, and links to activity pages like “Daily Bing,” “Edge browser bonus,” or “Xbox quests.”

Hit the Daily Search Goal First

That’s often the quickest.

Do the required number of Bing searches (usually about 6 or 10) and collect your points immediately.

Try a Quiz or Trivia Game

These usually take 2–3 minutes and can be fun. You get bonus points for answering right.

Check Weekly Offers

Microsoft sometimes includes “Shop at the Microsoft Store” or “Play a featured game in the Xbox app.” Those are optional, but they add up if you already planned to do that.

Stay Consistent for Streaks and Levels

If you search every day and do at least one activity, you’ll build streaks. Over time, that earns bonus points or even levels you up in the Rewards program.

I’ve found that it only takes about five minutes a day to snag enough points for a small redemption monthly. That feels fair for something that’s basically a part of your digital flow.

Pro Tips from Someone Who Uses This Often

Let me share what’s helped me the most:

• Set a daily reminder. I use an alarm on my phone that says “Do your Bing searches.” Once I start, I’m already in the Rewards dashboard, so I scroll for the quiz or activity while I’m there.

• Use both mobile and desktop. Some activities appear in the mobile Microsoft Start app and some on desktop. Switching devices is no extra effort, but gives you more chances.

• Stack activities. If a quiz is based on a trending topic or news, do it quickly—sometimes those expire fast.

• Check the “More ways to earn” link. That often hides seasonal promotions, including 100–200 bonus point offers for things like trying new Microsoft features.

• Keep an eye on your point total. Once you hit 5,000 points, you unlock access to gift card options. If you aim for 10,000 or 15,000 points, you can get higher-value cards or sweepstakes entries.

What Rewards Can You Get?

Here’s a quick list of what I’ve seen recently:

• $5 gift card (Amazon, Starbucks, Xbox, etc.) for around 5,000 points

• $10 gift card for around 10,000 points

• Sweepstakes entries (like Xbox game launches or Surface giveaway) which might cost 1,000–3,000 points

• Charitable donations to causes like Code.org or United Way—in 2023 users donated over $2 million in reward points . (Use the link to show the exact page.)

Whether you want something small or a bit bigger, there’s a place for every type of earn-and-redeem rhythm.

FAQs

Do I have to pay for Microsoft Rewards?

Nope—joining is free. You just need a Microsoft account (Outlook, Xbox Live, etc.).

Does it slow down my computer or phone?

Not at all. It just uses Bing and some short quizzes or videos. I’ve never had lag because of it.

Do points expire?

Yes, if you don’t earn any points for 18 months, your points might expire. So log in once in a while to stay active.

Can I use Bing on Google Chrome, or do I need Edge?

You can use Bing anywhere, but Edge sometimes gives extra incentives (like 30 bonus points if you search from its sidebar).

Does using voice search or image search work?

As long as it counts as a Bing search, yes. But I stick to text searches to be sure they register every time.

Quick Look: A Sample Weekly Routine That Works

Total: Around 40 minutes over a week. That easily earns 5,000+ points.

Conclusion

I hope this walk-through gives you everything you need to feel confident and excited about Microsoft Rewards quests and activities.

I like how it turns normal online tasks into tiny milestones you can celebrate—and the rewards feel earned over time, not forced.

If you’re ready to give it a shot, you’ll probably discover how easily daily searches and a quick quiz can lead to something like that $5 reward—all while nothing about your online routine really changes.

So I’ll leave you with this: What do you think you’ll redeem your first batch of Microsoft Rewards points for?