What Rewards Can You Get From Microsoft Rewards?

I’ve always loved finding small, easy ways to get a little something extra without spending more—and Microsoft Rewards is one of those gems.

It’s built right into things you’re already doing every day: searching the web, playing games, shopping online.

You just sign in with your Microsoft account, and before you know it, you’re stacking points almost effortlessly.

And the best part? Those points turn into real rewards—gift cards, sweepstakes entries, donations, and more.

In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly what rewards you can grab, how to earn them, what tips help you earn faster, and answer the questions I usually get asked.

Let’s dive in.

What Rewards Can You Get from Microsoft Rewards?

Gift Cards

One of the most straightforward and satisfying ways to spend your points is on gift cards. You can pick from:

Microsoft Store or Xbox gift cards
Popular third-party retailers (like Amazon, depending on your region

For example, in some regions, you might need around 5,000 points to get $5 worth of value—that works out to about 1,000 points per dollar.

Sweepstakes Entries

If you enjoy a bit of luck, you can use your points to enter sweepstakes. These often start from around 200 points to get into a drawing.

Sometimes there’s a big instant-win draw or a chance at a grand prize, like a $1,000,000 jackpot—just part of the fun Microsoft occasionally offers.

Donate to Nonprofits

If you’d rather help someone else, Microsoft allows donations to over a million nonprofits around the world.

Typically, around 1,000 points equals $1 donation, though it varies by country.

Xbox and Game Pass Rewards

If you’re into gaming, this part’s for you. You can redeem points for Xbox gift cards, controllers, consoles, game currency, or even Game Pass codes.

Game Pass Ultimate subscribers sometimes get exclusive deals or bonus value when redemption involves Microsoft games or services.

Miscellaneous Perks

Beyond the usual—like gift cards, donations, and giveaways—you’ll sometimes find limited-time offers, special deals on tech, music, movies, and even in-game currencies for titles like Roblox or Overwatch.

How You Earn the Points

Here’s the fun part—you’re probably already doing most of these:

Search with Bing (on PC, mobile, or Windows search box gives you points per search. Microsoft Support.
Browse using Microsoft Edge—especially with Edge’s built-in features and daily quizzes/trivia
Shop at the Microsoft Store—points per dollar spent, depending on your level
Play games on Xbox—completing quests or daily/weekly challenges earns extra points
Daily and monthly sets—quizzes, polls, and tasks refresh often—easy bonus points

Basically, you’re doing regular stuff: searching, browsing, playing, shopping. Just do it while signed in, and the points add up.

Tips to Maximize Your Points

Stay signed in everywhere—Bing, Edge, Xbox—all should use your Microsoft account
Make Bing your default search engine—so every search counts
Link work/school search (if available) to your personal Microsoft Rewards account—so even work searches can earn points
Check the dashboard daily for quizzes, tasks, trivia—easy bonus points
Keep your streaks going—especially on Xbox or Bing. They offer multipliers and bonus boosts, though there have been some reported glitches recently
Watch points monthly—you need at least 500 points a month to stay in Level 2 and unlock better earning rates
Use the Microsoft Rewards browser extension—it tracks progress, suggests tasks, and reminds you to claim rewards

FAQs

Do points expire?

Yes. If you don’t earn or redeem anything in 18 months, your points will expire

How long until rewards show up?

As soon as you’ve got enough points and the reward’s available in your region, it’ll show up in the Rewards dashboard or Xbox Rewards hub.

Can I use multiple accounts to gain more points?

No—Microsoft disallows multiple accounts, VPNs, or automated tools to earn extra. Doing so might get you suspended or lose points

Rewards differ by region?

They do. Offers, gift card types, sweepstakes, and even point values vary depending on where your account is registered

Wrapping Up

I love that Microsoft Rewards gives me a little pat on the back for stuff I already do—searching, browsing, shopping, gaming.

And then transforming those everyday actions into gift cards, charity donations, or cool Xbox stuff? That’s honestly pretty fun. It’s a genuine value simply for using tools I already keep open most of the day.

So if you haven’t tried it yet, it’s easy: sign in, use Bing, open Edge, play your games—let your everyday actions bring you little rewards over time.

Here’s one thing I wonder, though: What Rewards Can You Get From Microsoft Rewards?