Microsoft Rewards: A Program to Reward Your Everyday Actions

Microsoft Rewards is a loyalty program that lets users earn points for everyday actions and redeem them for discounts, gift cards, and other perks from Microsoft. The program functions like a typical rewards system: users earn points by completing preset activities inside Microsoft apps, such as searching the web using Bing or playing games on Xbox. There are three tiers to the program, with higher levels offering higher earning rates and additional perks.

The program is available to anyone with a Microsoft account, which can be created in minutes on the Microsoft sign-up page. Once signed up, users can access their dashboard to view available points, today's earnings, and auto-redeem options. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, with clear instructions for each activity.

Users can redeem their points for rewards such as Microsoft gift cards, third-party gift cards, gaming currency, sweepstakes entries, or charity donations. The redemption flow is simple: users pick a reward, check that they have enough points, and confirm to redeem. While the program may require some effort to earn meaningful totals, it can be a good way for users who are already invested in Microsoft's ecosystem to earn rewards.