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Instructions for earning Microsoft Rewards points to receive offers
The Microsoft Rewards program will reward users with points earned for offers from the brands it partners with. To participate in the Microsoft Rewards program and earn points through transactions or actions you take, you need to create a Microsoft account if you do not already have one to participate in the program. Here is one way you can earn Microsoft Rewards points
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points super easy
- Bing searches are subject to daily limits, which vary by country and region.
- Search the web via the taskbar search box on Windows 10/11 devices
- Make purchases from Microsoft Store online (from your mobile device, on Xbox One, in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10/11 devices, or via the web).
- Explore the points earning page and points analysis page. Point earning opportunities, such as taking quizzes or playing games, are updated daily.
- Play select games or complete select missions on Xbox One. Launch the Rewards app to get started.
- Get personal Rewards points from your work or school account.
You can earn different points for completing each of these activities depending on the reward level. There are three different levels for this activity:
- Level 1 – the basic level that everyone will start with.
- Level 2 – achieved when you earn at least 500 points per month.
- Level 3 – achieved when you earn 500 points per month and have an XBOX Game Pass subscription.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Search via Bing PC | 3 points per search (Max 30 points per day) |
3 points per search (Max 90 points per day) |
3 points per search (Max 90 points per day) |
| Search via Bing mobile | 3 points per search (Max 60 points per day) |
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| Search with Bing (via Microsoft Edge) |
3 points per search (Max 3 points per day) |
3 points per search (Max 12 points per day) |
3 points per search (Max 12 points per day) |
| Online transactions (via Microsoft Store) |
1 point for every £1 spent | 10 points for every £1 spent | 20 points for every £1 spent |
How to prevent search restrictions or earning points
When searching the web to earn points, you may encounter a message that you can only earn points for searches after a specific time period, or that your searches within a specific time period are not eligible for Microsoft Rewards points.
Here are some tips to avoid any earnings limits when searching:
- Perform searches throughout the day and avoid quick, continuous searches over a period of time
- Do not use tricks to gain points quickly with the intention of accumulating points in a short time frame.
- Do not use programs, bots, or macros to help with your searches.
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