Xbox Kicks Off Holiday Season by Giving Away Free Gift Cards

Microsoft is quietly issuing free Xbox gift cards to select users on consoles, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Players on Reddit report receiving $10 digital cards. The gifts appear to be part of a limited, invitation-only promotion for chosen accounts.

The offer appears in the Xbox menu under “Account → Offers & Rewards,” where each card is accompanied by a brief thank-you message. Recipients may redeem the gift immediately or save it for later.

The promotion runs through December 31, 2025. The $10 credit can be used to buy games, DLC, in-game currency, apps, and subscriptions in the Microsoft Store and the Xbox Store.

Microsoft has carried out similar unannounced gestures in the past; distribution is typically determined by region, account activity, or purchase history, so not every user will receive one. The bonus can be especially useful during seasonal sales in the Microsoft and Xbox stores.

Source: iXBT.games