How do I gift money to Microsoft?

To gift money to Microsoft, you can purchase a Microsoft gift card or an Xbox gift card, which can be used to add digital credit to a Microsoft account balance, and then the recipient can use it to buy games, apps, movies, and other digital content from the Microsoft Store or Xbox online store. The process involves selecting the gift card amount, completing the purchase, and then the recipient receives an email with a digital code to redeem the gift and access the funded account balance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gifting Money to Microsoft Accounts

1. Can I gift money from one Microsoft account to another?: No, you cannot transfer a balance from one Microsoft account to another, but you can gift new funds to a family member.
2. How do I send money to my Microsoft account?: To add money to your Microsoft account balance, you need to redeem a Microsoft gift card on the Redeem page, and the full amount will be added to your Microsoft account.
3. Can I buy Xbox game pass with Microsoft balance?: Yes, if the Microsoft balance is already on your account, you can proceed to buy the Xbox game pass using it.

Xbox Gift Cards and Microsoft Store

4. Are Microsoft and Xbox gift cards the same?: Yes, both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards can be used to buy popular games, apps, add-ons, movies, TV shows, and accessories for Windows and Xbox.
5. Do Xbox gift cards work on Microsoft Store?: Yes, Xbox gift cards and download codes work in the same way as Microsoft gift cards, and once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or on Xbox.
6. How does Microsoft Money work?: Microsoft Money is a personal finance management tool that allows you to view bank account balances, create budgets, and track expenses, mainly used for computers installed with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Gifting Digital Content

7. How do I gift something to the Microsoft Store on Xbox?: To gift something to the Microsoft Store on Xbox, go to the Microsoft Store on your console, find a game, select Buy as gift, choose the recipient, and then proceed with the purchase.
8. What happens when you gift someone on Xbox?: Once you complete the purchase, an email will be sent to the gift recipient containing a code to redeem the gift, unless you select a different delivery date.
9. Can you gift money from one Xbox account to another?: No, you cannot transfer credit from one Xbox account to another, as the Xbox profile is part of a Microsoft account.

Microsoft Gift Cards and Account Balance

10. How do I add money to my Microsoft Gift Card?: To add money to your Microsoft account, make sure your payment methods are current, go to the gift cards page in the Microsoft Store, select either Xbox or Microsoft gift card, and then add the desired amount to your cart.
11. Can I transfer Microsoft money to my bank account?: No, once funds are in your Microsoft account, the only way to remove them is by making a purchase.
12. Does Microsoft account balance expire?: No, the Microsoft account balance does not expire, and it will stay in your account for as long as the Xbox platform lasts.

Microsoft Rewards and Game-Specific Rewards

13. How to get 10,000 points in Microsoft Rewards?: You can earn Microsoft points by participating in limited-time events, completing in-game objectives, and participating in multiplayer competitions.
14. Can you send a Microsoft digital gift card?: Yes, you can send a Microsoft digital gift card by email, and the recipient will receive a 25-character code to redeem the gift.
15. What is a gift card for Xbox?: An Xbox Gift Card allows the recipient to buy full digital game downloads, game add-ons, in-game currency, memberships, devices, apps, movies, and TV shows from the Xbox online store.