How to Farm Microsoft Rewards Points Legally The Right Way

You’ve probably heard about people getting free Xbox Game Pass, Amazon gift cards, or even sweepstakes entries just by using Bing. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. Microsoft Rewards is a real program that pays you for doing things you might already do online—searching, taking quizzes, and clicking on offers.

But here’s the catch: some people try to cheat the system. They use bots, VPNs, or create dozens of fake accounts. That’s not farming. That’s asking to get banned.

I’ll show you how to farm Microsoft Rewards points the honest way. No shady tricks. Just smart daily habits that add up over time. You won’t get rich, but you will get free stuff for very little effort.

Why Bother With Microsoft Rewards?

Let’s be real. You’re not going to replace your job with this. But if you spend a few minutes each day, you can easily earn $10\text{–}$10–15 per month in gift cards. That’s a free coffee, a movie rental, or a nice discount on something you were going to buy anyway.

The real value comes from consistency. Over a year, you’re looking at $120\text{–}$120–180 of free money. For doing almost nothing. Plus, the points never expire as long as you stay active.

The Legal Way to Farm – No Bots, No Tricks

Microsoft has clear rules. Break them and you lose everything. No warning. No appeal.

Here’s what gets people banned:

• Using a VPN to pretend you’re in another country
• Running automated scripts or clickers
• Creating multiple accounts for yourself
• Typing random letters as searches (like “hgfdsa hgfdsa”)

Don’t do any of that. It’s not worth losing your balance over a few bucks.

Legitimate farming means doing real human actions, just efficiently. You’re not cheating. You’re just being smart with your time.

Daily Actions That Add Up Fast

The bread and butter of Microsoft Rewards is searching with Bing. Each search gives you a few points. You can get up to around 250–300 points per day from searches alone, depending on your country.

PC searches – 150 points max (about 30 searches)
Mobile searches – 100 points max (about 20 searches)
Edge browser bonus – 20 points per day (just use Edge for your searches)

That’s 270 points daily from searches alone. Takes about 3–4 minutes if you do it right.

Pro tip for faster searches: Don’t type random stuff. Click on the “related searches” or “news” suggestions that Bing gives you. Each click counts as a new search. Or search for the day’s weather, then click through the 10-day forecast. Easy and natural.

The Daily Set – Your Core Points

Every day, Microsoft offers a “Daily Set” on the Rewards dashboard. It’s usually three small tasks:

• A quiz (like “Which animal is this?”)
• A poll (“Do you prefer coffee or tea?”)
• A simple click (“Read this news article”)

That’s 30–50 points right there. Takes 30 seconds.

But here’s why the Daily Set matters most: streaks. Do it every day for 7 days, you get a bonus. 14 days? Another bonus. 30 days? Even bigger. Those bonus points add up fast. One month streak can give you 150 extra points.

More Activities and Punch Cards

After you finish the Daily Set, scroll down. You’ll see a list of “More activities.” These change regularly:

• Short quizzes (5–10 points)
• Shopping game (guess the price of an item – up to 100 points daily)
• Punch cards (complete a set of tasks for 50–100 points)

The shopping game is a hidden gem. It shows you four products. You pick which one costs the amount shown. Even if you guess wrong, you can retry until you get it right. That’s an easy 100 points daily.

Level Up With Xbox and Mobile

If you have an Xbox console or the Xbox app on your phone, you can earn even more.

Xbox Game Pass quests – If you’re a subscriber, each month has dozens of quests. Play certain games, earn achievements, log in on certain days. Some quests give 500+ points.

Microsoft Start app – Download it on your phone. Read news articles and get points. It’s tied to the same account.

Mobile app bonuses – Open the Bing or Start app daily for a small login bonus (5–10 points).

None of these are required. But if you’re already playing games or reading news, you might as well collect the points.

The Secret to Consistent Farming – Build a Routine

The people who earn the most don’t have special tricks. They just do the same thing every day.

Here’s a simple 5-minute routine:

1. Open Microsoft Edge (for the 20-point bonus)
2. Go to the Rewards dashboard and complete the Daily Set
3. Do the shopping game (100 points)
4. Run through your PC searches by clicking news topics
5. Switch to mobile (or use browser developer tools) for mobile searches

Set a daily reminder on your phone. After a week, it becomes automatic. You won’t even think about it.

Real numbers from this routine:

• Daily points: 350–500
• Monthly points: 10,000–15,000
• Value: roughly $10\text{–}$10–15 in gift cards

That’s for about 2.5 hours of total effort per month. Not bad for “free” money.

Common Mistakes That Get You Banned

Let me save you the heartbreak of losing 20,000 points overnight.

Mistake #1: Searching the same word over and over
Microsoft tracks patterns. Typing “cat” 30 times in a row looks like a bot. Mix it up. Search “cat,” then “cats,” then “big cats,” then “lion.” Natural.

Mistake #2: Using a family member’s account
One account per person. That’s fine. But you can’t run five accounts for yourself. Microsoft checks IP addresses. If five accounts log in from your home every day, they’ll flag you.

Mistake #3: Speeding through searches
Don’t do all 30 searches in 10 seconds. Spread them out over a few minutes. Pause between searches. Act like a real human.

Mistake #4: Ignoring the terms for months, then binge farming
Suddenly earning 2,000 points in one day after months of zero activity looks suspicious. Stay consistent. Even 5 minutes daily is better than a huge spike.

How to Redeem Points Wisely

Not all rewards are equal. Some give you more value per point.

Best value (usually):

• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – especially if you’d buy it anyway
• Microsoft Store gift cards – use for games, movies, or hardware
• Amazon gift cards – basically cash if you shop on Amazon

Worst value:

• Sweepstakes entries – very low chance of winning
• Charity donations – great cause, but bad value per point if you care about maximizing

Pro tip: Save your points for the “Hot Deal” section. Microsoft occasionally discounts certain rewards by 10–30%. That’s when you cash out.

Also, don’t redeem small amounts ($1or$1or3 gift cards) unless you need them immediately. Larger denominations often give better point-to-dollar ratios.

Realistic Expectations and Time Investment

Let’s be straight with each other.

If you’re a casual user doing only searches and the Daily Set, expect 200–300 points per day. That’s about $6\text{–}$6–9 per month.

If you do everything (shopping game, Xbox quests, mobile app, all activities), you can hit 500–600 points daily. That’s $15\text{–}$15–18 per month.

Is that worth it? That depends on you. If you enjoy the routine or already use Bing, absolutely. If you hate repetitive tasks, probably not.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be perfect. Miss a day? No big deal. Start again tomorrow. The only way to lose is to quit or cheat.

FAQs

Can I use multiple accounts to earn faster?

No. Microsoft allows one account per person. If you create extra accounts for yourself, you’re violating the terms. They will ban all of them eventually.

Does Microsoft Rewards work outside the US?

Yes, but point earnings are lower in many countries. The UK, Canada, Australia, and parts of Europe have good support. Some regions only offer sweepstakes or charity redemptions. Check the official Microsoft Rewards page for your country.

How long before my points expire?

Points expire after 18 months of no activity. But if you’re farming daily, you’re active. Just don’t take a year-long break.

Is it worth buying things just to get points?

No. You get about 1 point per dollar spent on the Microsoft Store. That’s 0.1% back. Terrible value. Only buy things you actually want. Don’t spend money for points.

Can I use a bot if I’m careful?

No. Microsoft’s detection is good. They ban in waves. You might get away with it for months, then lose everything. Not worth the risk.

Conclusion

Farming Microsoft Rewards points legally comes down to one thing: showing up every day. Not with bots or tricks. Just with a simple routine that takes five minutes.

Do your searches naturally. Complete the Daily Set. Play the shopping game. And never, ever use a VPN or multiple accounts.

You won’t get rich. But you will get free stuff for almost zero effort. And in a world where everything costs money, that’s a small win worth having.

Now I’m curious: What’s the best thing you’ve ever redeemed with Microsoft Rewards? Or if you’re just starting, what are you saving up for? Drop a comment below.