: On Xbox consoles, you can set up "auto-redeem" for things like $5 gift cards or Game Pass Core at a slightly discounted rate.

: You can donate 1,000 points (equivalent to roughly $1) to various nonprofits like the World Wildlife Fund , UNICEF , or the American Red Cross . Maximizing Your Points

: Reach Level 2 by earning 500 points a month to unlock up to 10% discounts on Microsoft brand redemptions and earn points 5x faster on Bing searches.

: Use your gift cards during major events like Black Friday to stretch the value of your earned credit even further.