How do I add Microsoft balance to my Xbox?

To add money to your Microsoft account balance, you'll need to redeem a Microsoft gift card on the Redeem page. The full amount will be added to your Microsoft account and can be used to buy movies, games, in-app purchases, and physical goods.
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How do I add a Microsoft gift card to my Xbox?

To redeem a Microsoft gift card, Xbox download code or token, select Redeem code below, sign in, and enter or paste the code or token value. Tip: If you bought the wrong code, please contact the retailer.
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Why is my Microsoft balance not showing on Xbox?

Don't buy the game, click on your Microsoft balance to change it. A list of payment options should then appear with your Microsoft balance showing the correct amount. Click on it and that should fix the problem. You may also have to do a hard reset of the console afterwards.
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How do I add Microsoft rewards to my Xbox?

Use the Rewards hub on your console, mobile app, and PC app
  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system.
  2. Select Profile, and then select My Rewards from the menu.
  3. Access the Rewards hub on Xbox and learn how to earn points, set a goal, and redeem your points for great rewards.
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Can I use Microsoft balance to buy Xbox gift card?

Notes: Money in your Microsoft account can't be used to shop at Microsoft Store retail locations, or to get cash, gift certificates, or similar payment products, except when required by law. Only Xbox subscriptions can be bought with a Gift Card.
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How do I pay with Microsoft balance on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button  to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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How do I add Microsoft money to my Xbox?

Go to the gift cards page in the Microsoft Store and select either Xbox or Microsoft gift card. From the drop-down menu, select the amount of money you want to purchase and add that amount to your cart. Go through the checkout process (you'll need to sign in to your Microsoft account, so have your password ready).
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Why i can t use Microsoft Rewards on Xbox?

- Restart your Xbox console and launch the Microsoft Rewards app again. - Check your internet connection and make sure it is stable and fast. - Clear the cache of the Microsoft Rewards app by going to Settings > System > Storage > Clear local saved games. - Sign out of your Microsoft account and sign back in.
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How to redeem a gift on Xbox?

How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select Store.
  2. Press the View button  to open the side menu, and then select Redeem.
  3. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.
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Can you get Xbox gift cards from Microsoft Rewards?

Rewards with Xbox is part of the Microsoft Rewards program. The points you earn playing games, searching on Microsoft Bing, and shopping in the Microsoft Store, all accrue to your Microsoft Rewards points balance and can later be used to redeem for Xbox Gift Cards, and more. What is Shop & Earn on Microsoft Rewards?
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Why can't I buy stuff with my Microsoft balance?

Please note that Microsoft balance can only be used to purchase items that are sold directly by Microsoft, and not by third-party sellers. Additionally, Microsoft balance cannot be used to purchase items that are priced lower than the balance amount. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Can you pay Xbox game pass with Microsoft balance?

Yes, you absolutely can pay with your Microsoft Account Balance. Here is more information about paying with Microsoft payment system if it helps. =D. [support.xbox.com/help/subscriptions-billing/buy-games-apps/account-balance-purchase] I hope this helps. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
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Is an Xbox gift card the same as a Microsoft Store gift card?

Microsoft gift cards and Xbox gift cards are essentially the same thing. They both add funds to your Microsoft account balance. So if the game allows you to use your Microsoft account balance on the purchase, then either gift card will work.
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How do I add my Xbox account to my Microsoft account?

To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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Can you transfer Microsoft money to another Xbox account?

Important: Microsoft account balance and gift cards are non-transferable and non-refundable. For more information, see our Microsoft gift cards terms and conditions.
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How do I gift Xbox money?

You'll get your gift card in a digital code format by email. The 25-character code can be printed, forwarded by email, or sent over instant message.
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Does gifting work on Xbox?

You can't send a game or subscription as a digital gift

You may have to wait up to 30 days before you try again. The game or subscription might be one that can't be digitally gifted. Check the product page. Digital products that can be sent as a gift include the Buy as gift option.
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How do I redeem Microsoft Rewards on Xbox?

To redeem your points, simply head to the Rewards hub on your console, Xbox mobile app, and Xbox app for PC. You'll find the hub on your profile, on the Rewards tab. You can also redeem your Rewards points at the Microsoft Rewards web dashboard on https://Rewards.Microsoft.com/Redeem.
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Why wont my Xbox accept my gift card?

If you're trying to redeem your code on a Windows or Xbox device, make sure that you have entered all 25 digits correctly. Important Make sure that you're signed in to the correct Microsoft account before redeeming.
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What happened to Microsoft Rewards on Xbox?

With the new Rewards hub on Xbox, players no longer need to have separate apps to earn or redeem Rewards on Xbox. Starting in April 2024, we will no longer publish offers in the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, instead focusing on the new activities in the new Rewards hub.
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Why can't I use my Microsoft account balance?

Make sure that your Microsoft account is set to your current location. So, if you purchased USD gift cards, I suppose you're physically located in the US. https://account.microsoft.com/profile > Edit profile info.
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How to transfer Microsoft account balance?

It's not possible to transfer a Microsoft balance from one account to another.
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Can I buy a gift card with my Microsoft balance?

Is there a way to used that Microsoft balance currency to get a gift card for someone? No. It's not possible to use a Microsoft account balance for a gift card.
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