How do I send a digital Xbox gift card?

Q: Can I give someone my digital game?

You cant transfer ownership of digital content. The only way to gift it would be to purchase the game as a gift, so you would have to buy it again.

A great gift for gamers

With an Xbox Gift Card, give the freedom to pick the gift they want. It can be used to buy the hottest new Xbox full game downloads, apps, films, TV programmes, devices and more. There are no fees or expiry dates to worry about. This digital gift code is valid for purchases at Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox. It cannot be used for purchases from physical Microsoft Stores.

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Can I send a gift card through Xbox?
How does a digital Xbox Gift Card work?
Can I give someone my digital game?

The biggest games

Find everything from the classics to the latest games. And load up on map packs, add-ons and more.

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Great devices and accessories

Get a new Xbox bundle or the new Surface Pro. And load up on game-changing accessories.

Hottest films and TV

Rent or buy popular HD films and get the latest TV programmes – by the episode or an entire series.

What can you buy with an Xbox Gift Card?

You can get the latest apps, games, films and TV shows on Xbox, Windows, and buy Surface, Xbox and accessories from Microsoft Store online.

Where can I spend a gift card?

Once redeemed to your Microsoft account, your gift card balance is available to spend when you shop at Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox. Gift cards do not currently work at physical Microsoft Stores.

What do you get when you buy a digital code?

You’ll get your gift card in a digital code format by email. The 25-character code can be printed, forwarded by email or sent over instant message.

How do you redeem a gift card?

Go to microsoft.com/redeem, log into your Microsoft account and enter the 25-character code provided. Once redeemed, your gift card balance will be available to spend at Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox. Check your account balance.

Do gift cards expire?

No, gift cards purchased at retail never expire. Note that promotional gift cards like those from Microsoft Rewards or Xbox Live Rewards do expire.

Can I buy in-app products with a gift card?

Yes and no. Most products offered in games and apps like map packs, new levels and coins can be purchased with a gift card, but some apps like subscriptions require a credit card.

Can I buy Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass with a gift card?

Yes, you can buy Xbox Live Gold subscriptions and Xbox Game Pass with a gift card online or from your Xbox.

What is the difference between a Microsoft Gift Card and an Xbox Gift Card?

The cards work just the same. Once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows and on Xbox.

Can I send a gift card to another country?

Gift cards are in local currency, so when you buy a gift card it will only work in the country where it was purchased.

Can I buy Office with a gift card?

No, you currently cannot buy Office 365 with a gift card, but you can use a gift card to make purchases of Office 2019 and office applications.

Are there any limits to the amount of gift card value that can be spent per day?
Yes, you can redeem gift cards to your Microsoft account of up to a total of AU$1,000 on any given day.

*Works with Microsoft Store online, Windows 11 Home/Pro and Windows 10 with latest updates, Xbox Series X, Xbox One and Xbox 360 (Xbox Live required). Does not work in physical Microsoft Stores. Once redeemed to your Australian Microsoft account , the full code value will be applied and may be used for eligible purchases (exclusions apply) made directly at select Microsoft digital stores. Eligible purchases and prices vary by region, device and over time. Geography limitations, country and balance restrictions, taxes and Internet connection fees may apply. Paid subscriptions required for some content. Age restrictions apply. Except as required by law, credit cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash and is not refundable. To read the full terms and conditions (which may change without notice), go to microsoft.com/cardterms. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Cards and codes issued by and ©/™/® Microsoft Corp, a Washington Corporation and/or its affiliates.

Apps and content availability varies by market and may change over time.

Can I send a gift card through Xbox?

Once you purchase a gift card you will receive a code, which you'll have to pass on manually to your recipient, whether through email, instant messaging, or good ol' word of mouth. No matter how it arrives, they'll be happy to receive it.

How does a digital Xbox Gift Card work?

With a Microsoft or Xbox gift card, you let the lucky recipient choose the gift they want. There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold.