How do I gift Xbox money?
To gift Xbox money, navigate to Microsoft’s digital gift card portal, select the Xbox Gift Card option, choose the amount you want to spend, and proceed to checkout, after which the recipient will receive a digital code to redeem the gift. The Xbox Gift Card allows the recipient to purchase full digital game downloads, game add-ons, in-game currency, memberships, devices, apps, movies, TV shows, and more from the Xbox store.
Understanding Xbox Gift Cards
Xbox Gift Cards are a convenient way to give someone funds for their Xbox account, enabling them to buy the best Xbox games and services they want. These gift cards can be purchased in various denominations and are delivered digitally, making them easily accessible.
How to Purchase an Xbox Gift Card
To purchase an Xbox Gift Card, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Microsoft’s digital gift card portal
- Select Shop digital Xbox Gift Cards on the left side of the page
- Use the dropdown to select the amount you want to spend
- Select the Add to cart button
- Select Checkout in the Order Summary that appears
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is an Xbox Gift Card?
An Xbox Gift Card allows the recipient to buy full digital game downloads, game add-ons, in-game currency, memberships, devices, apps, movies, TV shows, and more from the Xbox store.
Q2: What happens when you gift someone on Xbox?
Once you have completed the purchase, an email will be sent to the gift recipient containing a code to redeem the gift, unless a different delivery date is selected.
Q3: Can you trade in an Xbox Gift Card for money?
Gameflip is the safest way to sell Xbox live gift cards for cash, allowing you to sell any unused, prepaid, and non-reloadable gift cards.
Q4: Can you send someone money over Xbox?
Xbox gift cards are a solution to give someone funds for their Xbox account, enabling them to buy the best Xbox games and services they want.
Q5: Can you transfer Microsoft money to another Xbox account?
Microsoft account balance and gift cards are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Q6: Can I buy an Xbox game and gift it to someone else?
Digital products that can be sent as a gift include the Buy as gift option, but it’s not a downloadable product.
Q7: How long does it take to receive Xbox gift?
It may take 24-48 hours to receive an Xbox Live message or email, or you can ask your friend for the code that you can redeem.
Q8: Can you gift games on Xbox one?
To gift a game, go to the Microsoft Store on your console, find a game, select Buy as gift, choose the recipient, then proceed with the purchase.
Q9: How do I send an Xbox gift card to someone?
You’ll get your gift card in a digital code format by email, which can be printed, forwarded by email, or sent over instant message.
Q10: Do $5 dollar Xbox gift cards exist?
Xbox gift cards are available in various denominations, and they are delivered digitally soon after purchase.
Q11: Is Xbox Live gift card the same as Xbox gift card?
The Xbox Live card is used for the live subscription to play online, while the Xbox gift card allows you to spend on games and things for games.
Q12: How do I gift someone a Game Pass?
To give a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, choose Buy as gift when adding it to your cart, unlocking over 100 high-quality games with new titles added all the time.
Q13: Do you get an email if someone gifts you a game on Xbox?
The recipient will receive a message both on their Xbox console and the email associated with their Xbox Live account, with a Redeem code to play the game.
Q14: Can Xbox gifts expire?
Only promotional gift cards have an expiration date, while purchased gift cards do not expire.
Q15: Can I buy an Xbox gift card with a Target gift card?
Target GiftCards cannot be used to purchase Xbox gift cards or other specialty gift cards in store or from Target.com.