Gaming and entertainment on Xbox and Windows just got better with the Xbox gift cards. The Xbox gift cards give you unlimited access to the latest games, map packs, TV shows, music, movies, apps, and more. With the Xbox gift card, game lovers and family entertainment are never going to be a dull moment, as you have complete control over what you can pick from the Xbox store.
Xbox gift card is a prepaid gift card designed for use towards purchases and downloads of digital content on the Xbox and Microsoft (Windows) platform. The Xbox gift cards give you the freedom to purchase gaming and entertainment kits for your enjoyment. Likewise, you can use the Xbox gift cards to pick the best gaming gift for your friends or family members.
About Xbox Gift Cards
Xbox gift card is a product of Microsoft and is intended for purchases of apps, game downloads, TV shows, movies, music, devices, and more on the Xbox store. The Xbox gift card is designed to keep you and your family or friends entertained with favorite shows and movies and is suitable as a present to people of all ages. Besides, the Xbox gift card is good for purchases at Microsoft store online, on the Xbox Store, and on Windows.
Types of Xbox Gift Card
To get an Xbox gift card for games and entertainment on Xbox and Windows, Microsoft has provided two types of Xbox gift cards. These are:
- The physical Xbox gift cards
- The digital Xbox gift cards (e-Gift Card)
How Xbox Gift Card Works
You can get so much from the Xbox gift card. When you are presented with, or purchase an Xbox gift card, you can redeem it towards purchases of several digital contents and download of blockbuster games on the Xbox store. This gift card is compatible with Windows 10 PCs, Phones, Tablets, Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8, and Xbox One.
When you purchase your Xbox gift card, ensure that the currency on the billing address of the recipient matches the currency you used. In order to use the funds on your Xbox gift card in making purchases of your favorite items, the gift card has to be redeemed on your Xbox or Microsoft account.
It is worthy of note that the Xbox gift card funds in your Microsoft account are not to be used for purchases of physical goods from the online Microsoft store; neither can it be used for in-store purchases.
Meanwhile, Xbox gift cards are available for purchase on several retail stores and online merchants, both in physical and digital forms. However, there are some paid surveys, reviews, and software testing websites that offer free points that you can convert to Xbox gift card or code on their platform, after meeting up their criteria.
With the physical Xbox gift cards purchased at retail stores, you can gain access to all the juicy contents in the Xbox store by redeeming the gift card code found at the back of the card towards the Xbox purchases.
Similarly, the digital Xbox gift card (e-Gift Card) will be sent to the recipient by the seller electronically via email as a scanned image, which can then be used on the Xbox device and Windows computer gaming and entertainment packages.
How And Where To Buy The Xbox Gift Card
The physical Xbox gift cards for the Xbox and Windows online stores can be purchased at top retail outlets, online merchants (like Walmart, Amazon, and more), and retail Microsoft stores.
Similarly, when you buy a digital Xbox gift card, your gift card or code will be sent to you or the recipient in a digital format by email. The 25 character redemption code can then be printed, forwarded by email, or sent over instant message.
It is important to note that the Xbox gift card purchased at retail does not expire and can be used by the recipient at any time towards purchases on the Xbox store.
You can purchase the Xbox gift card at Microsoft retail stores in Canada, such as
- CF Chinook Centre (Calgary)
- West Edmonton Mall (Edmonton)
- Metropolis at Metrotown (Burnaby)
- CF Pacific Centre (Vancouver)
- Square one shopping Centre (Mississauga)
- CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Toronto)
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre (Toronto)
Xbox gift cards are also available for purchase at other retail stores and online merchants in Canada, including Walmart, PayPal, EB Games, Sea Gamer, Costco, Amazon, Best Buy, EA, and more.
How To Redeem The Xbox Gift Cards
When you purchase an Xbox gift card, ensure the currency of the gift card matches the currency of the recipient’s billing account. The gift cards are in a local currency, and therefore, when you buy your Canada Xbox gift card, it will only work in the country where it was purchased.
You can redeem your Xbox gift card and code to make purchases on the Xbox store and enjoy unlimited access to blockbuster games, movies, TV shows, apps, music, and more. The gift card redemption code is made up of 25 characters, including numbers and letters, printed on a card purchased from a retail outlet.
Here is how to redeem your Xbox gift card:
Redeem Xbox Gift Card on Code On Xbox One
To redeem the Xbox gift card on Xbox One,
- Sign in to your Xbox One account
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide
- Select Home
- Select Games
- Select Use a Code or Redeem Code
- Enter the 25 character redemption code and follow the prompts
Redeem Xbox Gift Card Code on PC
To redeem your Xbox gift card from a web browser and have it applied to your account instantly,
- Go to the Microsoft code redemption page.
- Sign in to your account to redeem the Xbox gift card code
- Enter the 25 character code in the box provided
- Click on Next
Redeem Xbox Gift Card Code on Windows 10
- Log in to your PC
- Press the Start button, type Store, and select Microsoft Store
- Select more
- Select Redeem a Code
- Enter the 25 character redemption code and click on Next to confirm
Redeem Xbox Gift Card Code on iOS, Android, Or Windows 10 Mobile Devices
- Open the Xbox mobile app on your phone.
- Sign in to the account you want to redeem the code with
- Press the menu button in the upper left corner
- From the dropdown, select Microsoft Store, and choose to Redeem a Code.
- Enter the 25 character redemption code, click Next, and follow the prompts
After redeeming your Xbox gift card code, if the card still has money on it, the value of funds on the gift card will be credited to your Microsoft or Xbox account balance. With the funds in your account balance, you can buy your favorite items and digital contents from Microsoft Store online, on Windows 10, and on Xbox One.
Limitations On The Use Of The Xbox Gift Card
It should be noted, however, that the Xbox gift cards cannot be used for purchases at Microsoft or Xbox Store retail locations, that is, no in-store purchases.
Likewise, the Xbox gift card cannot be used to purchase content from the Xbox 360 marketplace or Xbox 360 content on the Xbox One. Besides, your Xbox gift card can only be used or redeemed on the currency printed on the gift card or described on the website. Hence, a gift card in Canadian dollars cannot be used to buy an app or game priced in US dollars.
FAQ
What Is The Difference Between Xbox Gift Card And Microsoft Gift Card?
Both gift cards work the same. Once redeemed, you can use the balance at Microsoft Store online, Windows, and the Xbox store.
Do Xbox Gift Cards Expire?
Xbox gift cards purchased at retail stores do not expire. However, promotional gift cards like Xbox Live Rewards or Microsoft Rewards are valid for a specific period.
Where Can I Spend My Xbox Gift Cards?
When you redeem your Xbox gift card to your account, it becomes available for purchases and downloads of games, music, movies, TV shows, apps, and more at the Xbox store online.
What Can You Buy With An Xbox Gift Card?
Xbox gift card gives you access to get the latest movies, TV shows on Xbox, top games, and apps on Windows. You equally get devices like Xbox consoles and bundles at Microsoft store online.
Final Thought
Xbox gift cards are fantastic gifts you can give to your friends, family, and associates to enjoy the latest and blockbuster games and entertainment on the Xbox store.
