How to Earn Microsoft Rewards Points Quickly in 2026

By:

Chloé

I’m always a little skeptical when something claims to be “free.” So when I first heard about Microsoft Rewards, my reaction was basically: “Okay… what’s the trick?”

Turns out, there really isn’t one. Once I figured out how it actually works, I realized something: I was already doing most of these things anyway. Searching. Clicking. Buying the occasional app or game. The points just… added up. And before I knew it, I was redeeming gift cards for things I would’ve paid for anyway.

Here’s how Microsoft Rewards really works, and how to earn points faster without doing anything shady.

In this article:

What Is Microsoft Rewards

At its core, Microsoft Rewards is simple. You earn points for everyday stuff like searching the web with Bing, completing quick quizzes, or shopping in the Microsoft Store.

Then you trade those points for rewards like Xbox & Microsoft Store gift cards, Amazon and Walmart gift cards, Robux (if you’re into Roblox), Game Pass subscriptions, etc.

Nothing fancy. No credit card required.

How to Sign Up for Microsoft Rewards

If you don’t already have Microsoft Rewards, here’s how it starts:

1. Visit the Microsoft Rewards page.

2. Click Start earning >.

3. You can either use your Microsoft account to sign up for the account or create a new one.

Once you’re in, you’ll land on the Rewards dashboard. Here’s what you’ll see right away:

  • Available Points: This shows how many points you’ve earned so far.
  • Auto-redeem: This allows you to choose a prize and redeem it every month or as soon as you have enough points.
  • Today’s Points: This is where you earn points for Bing Searches. Click on this and ensure you’re signed into the Bing Browser and Microsoft Edge for bonus points.
  • Streak Count: This tracks how many days in a row you’ve completed the “Daily Set.”

How to Earn Microsoft Reward Points

1. Bing Searches

This is where most people earn the bulk of their points.

Use the Bing app, Microsoft Edge browser, Cortana, or the Windows Search Box, and you’ll accumulate points. As long as you’re signed in, searches count.

How many points you earn depends on your Rewards level (we’ll get to that later), but in the U.S., if you’re a level 1 member, you can earn up to 5 points a day for every Bing search you perform, which maxes out at 50 points each day. If you’re a level 2 member, you earn up to 250 points (150 points on PC and 100 points on mobile) per day from Bing searches. (If you live somewhere else, the points you earn might vary depending on your region.)

2. Daily Sets

Every day, Microsoft throws a few quick tasks your way: a short quiz, a poll, or a “click the article” task.

Each one is usually worth 10 points, sometimes more. Complete all of them and you’ll earn 30 to 60 points a day. More importantly, they keep your streak alive.

You’ll find Daily Sets on the Rewards dashboard. Finish one, and you’ll see a little green checkmark pop up.

3. Streak Reward

If you keep your streak going, you’ll earn extra points. If you complete your Daily Set consistently, Microsoft starts giving you bonus points just for showing up.

For example, you will earn 45 bonus points if you reach a 3-day streak. An 8-day streak will net you 75 points. If you keep your streak up, you can earn a maximum of 150 points every 10 days.

DayDay Since Previous BonusPoints
3345
8575
13575
207105
277105
347105
4410150
54And Every 10 Days After150

You don’t have to do anything special. Just don’t break the streak.

Miss a day, and you’re back to zero.

4. Microsoft Store Purchase

Another way to accumulate points is by shopping at the Microsoft Store online. If you ever buy apps, games, movies, or hardware from the Microsoft Store, don’t skip this.

According to Microsoft Rewards, Level 1 members get 1 Rewards Point for every dollar they spend on qualifying online purchases, while Level 2 members get 10 points for every dollar they spend. That adds up fast.

Just make sure you’re signed in with the same Microsoft account linked to your Rewards account. Points usually show up within 72 hours.

5. Check Reddit Discussions

This one’s underrated. The Microsoft Rewards Page on Reddit is full of people who track promotions and share helpful point-earning tricks.

If you’re serious about maximizing points, it’s worth checking in once in a while.

How to Redeem Microsoft Rewards Points?

Once you have saved enough points to snag what you want, you can redeem them through the PC Rewards Dashboard, Xbox Console App, or Xbox Mobile Game Pass App.

Each of those eligible rewards will light up for redemption on your Rewards page. Just click on the REDEEM REWARD link and follow the on-screen instructions.

Most rewards arrive within minutes, though sometimes it can take up to 24 hours. For subscriptions like Gold, Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate, your code will show up in Redemption History; just click the Order Details button and you’ll see the code.

If you don’t receive your rewards within 24 hours, you can reach out to support for help.

Do Microsoft Rewards Levels Matter?

Short answer: yes. A lot.

Your Microsoft Rewards Level will determine how many points you can earn and what items you can redeem for.

Currently, Microsoft Rewards has two status tiers: Level 1 and Level 2. To stay at Level 2, you need to earn 500 points each month. Miss that, and you drop back to Level 1.

Maintaining Level 2 helps you earn points faster with a higher daily cap on the amount of daily points you can earn. More specifically, if you’re a level 1 member, for each Bing search you perform, you cap out at 10 searches per day, which means you can only get a maximum of 50 points from Bing searches. But if you’re a level 2 member, you earn 50 searches per day (30 desktop and 20 mobile), so you can earn up to 250 points every day!

The same is true for earning points from your online purchases. For Level 1 members, you get 1 Rewards Point for every dollar you spend on qualifying online purchases, while Level 2 members get 10 points for every dollar they spend.

If you’re earning points regularly, staying at Level 2 is absolutely worth it.

Can I Use a VPN to Earn Points Faster

Short answer: don’t do it.

If you travel to a country where Microsoft Rewards is available, you’ll still earn points, but points earned per search may vary per country. There are significantly lower caps on daily points for those who live outside of the US, and some offers are only eligible to US members. It just takes a while to accrue points if you live in other countries.

For example, if you are a Level 1 member who lives in Canada, you can earn up to 3 points a day when searching Bing in Microsoft Edge, while Level 2 members earn up to 12 points a day.

You might wonder if I can use a VPN to change my IP address to a US one, so I can earn points faster? Well, unfortunately, the answer is NO. Using a VPN when completing Microsoft Rewards activities violates the terms of service, and if you get “caught” using a VPN, it could get you banned. If your account was banned, there’s no guarantee you’ll ever get unbanned. It’s not worth the risk.

How to Fix Microsoft Rewards Not Available in Your Region Error?

Note that Microsoft Rewards is only available in the US, GB, FR, DE, CA, AU, NZ, SG, IE, BR, IT, NL, NO, ES, SE, BE, HK, JP, MX, and TW.

If it should be available where you live but you see an error, you want to make sure you’re not running your VPN. Next, try clearing cookies and browsing data to see if it fixes the issue. On Windows, pressing Ctrl, Shift, and Del keys at the same time.

Final Thoughts

Microsoft Rewards isn’t a get-rich-quick thing. But if you use Bing anyway, or don’t mind switching, it’s one of the easiest ways to earn free gift cards with almost zero effort.

Once you build the habit, the points just keep coming.

If you’ve found other tricks, or if something worked (or didn’t work) for you, feel free to share.

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