Who doesn’t love getting rewarded for things they already do? With Microsoft Rewards, you can earn points for everyday activities like searching the web and shopping. And the best part? You can redeem them for Xbox and Microsoft Store gift cards, Robux (if you’re a fan of Roblox games), Amazon gift cards, Walmart gift cards, and more.
This guide will walk you through how to sign up for Microsoft Rewards and quickly rack up points for amazing rewards!
Table of Content
- Sign Up for Microsoft Rewards
- How to Earn Reward Points
1. Bing Searches
2. Daily Sets
3. Streak Reward
4. Microsoft Store Purchase
5. Check Reddit Discussions - How to Redeem Microsoft Rewards Points
- Does Microsoft Rewards Level Matters
- Can I Use a VPN to Earn Points Faster
- How to Fix Microsoft Rewards Not Available in Your Region Error
How to Sign Up for Microsoft Rewards
If you haven’t already, sign up for a Microsoft Rewards account now – it’s free! Once registered, log in, and you’ll see the following:
- Available Points: This shows how many points you’ve earned.
- 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 Reward Points
1. Bing Searches
Earning Microsoft Rewards points can be as easy as using the Bing search engine. Use the Bing app, Microsoft Edge browser, Cortana, or the Windows Search Box, and you’ll accumulate points. Just make sure you’re signed in on your device!
More specifically, 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. But 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. (This is for US members. If you live somewhere else, the points you earn might vary depending on your region.)
2. Daily Sets
The Microsoft Rewards Dashboard page is loaded with quizzes and surveys you can complete for points. Each daily set is typically worth about 10 points each, sometimes more. To count toward your streak, you need to get a minimum of 30 points from this. These daily sets are updated daily, so be sure to check in every day and keep your streak alive.
To check Daily Sets, sign in to your Microsoft Rewards account. On the Microsoft Rewards Dashboard, scroll down to find Daily Sets. Click each offer to start earning points. After you complete a task, a green checkmark will appear. You can earn 30-60 points by completing the daily set, plus an extra bonus if you keep your streak going.
3. Streak Reward
If you keep your streak going, you’ll earn extra points. 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.
| Day | Day Since Previous Bonus | Points |
| 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 8 | 5 | 75 |
| 13 | 5 | 75 |
| 20 | 7 | 105 |
| 27 | 7 | 105 |
| 34 | 7 | 105 |
| 44 | 10 | 150 |
| 54 | And Every 10 Days After | 150 |
4. Microsoft Store Purchase
Another way to accumulate points is by shopping at the Microsoft Store online. You can find good deals on apps, games, books, movies, TV shows, and hardware at Microsoft Store. So if you’re going to purchase stuff online, think of the Microsoft Store and the Rewards points you can earn.
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.
You gain points from any purchases you make from the Microsoft Store – just make sure that you’ve signed in with the email linked to your Microsoft Rewards account. Once your order has been completed or sent, points for digital orders will be awarded within 72 hours.
5. Check Reddit Discussions
You can also check the Microsoft Rewards Page on Reddit for helpful tutorials and tips on gaining points. Many Microsoft Rewards members share their special tricks on ways to earn points there!
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.
In general, you’ll get most rewards within a few minutes of redeeming them, but sometimes delivery can take up to 24 hours. For subscriptions like Gold, Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate, you can find your code on the Redemption History page – just click the Order Details button and you’ll find the code. If you don’t receive your rewards within 24 hours, you can reach out to support for help.
Does Microsoft Rewards Level Matter?
After you signed up for Microsoft Rewards, you’ve probably noticed your Microsoft Rewards status levels. So you might wonder does level matters and what the difference they make.
The short answer is YES. 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. You’ll need to earn 500 points each month to reach Level 2 (and you’ll drop back to Level 1 if you don’t keep up with 500 points in one month).
Maintaining Level 2 helps you earn points faster with a higher daily cap on the amounts 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.
Can I Use a VPN to Earn Points Faster
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 can I 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 un-banned.
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 the service is available in your region but you still get the “Microsoft Rewards is not available in this country or region” message, 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 – you can do this by pressing the Ctrl, Shift, and Del keys at the same time if you’re on a Windows device.
And that’s it! Hopefully, this guide helps you maximize your Microsoft Rewards points. Do you have any other tricks for earning points? Share them with us in the comments below!
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