Tour Xbox players discover they have received a free gift card to use in the store. As word spreads, many Xbox fans have discovered they've been included, so it's worth a look.
Gamers are often looking for a good deal, with sales on Xbox being one of the main ways to get great games for less. While Microsoft Rewards has seen some negative changes, players have also used the program to earn Xbox games. But in cases like these, players don't have to do anything, as the gift card arrives without any necessary action on their part – but not everyone is included.
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Lucky Xbox players get gift cards for free
On social media, players are reporting receiving a free $5 gift card, or £4 in the UK, absolutely free. The lucky players started noticing the arrival of a gift card starting late on April 15, right after the last Xbox Spring Sale came to an end. Xbox hasn't explained why it has chosen the players it did for this promotion, but some have speculated that it's more likely to get one if the player hasn't made a lot of purchases from the store recently. According to a shared screenshot, players can expect the code to be valid until early May, and once redeemed, it will remain available for 30 days, giving players a limited amount of time to find a title they want to spend it on.
Players who are curious if they have received the gift card can easily check. Some players have found it by checking the console dashboard or the Xbox website and going to the “Offers and Credits” section. If it is there, it will appear under the “Active” tab. But others have discovered it by pressing the Xbox button on their controller, navigating to parties and chats, and then checking their messages. If it's there, the list will include information about when the code expires, how to redeem it, and how much time is given to use it once redeemed. However, given that players are now being made aware of this offer, it is possible that fraudsters may attempt to replicate the messages to trick players. Xbox fans should be careful not to get scammed and make sure the message was sent by Xbox itself before clicking anything.
Although the Xbox Spring Sale has ended, there are still plenty of games available for low prices on Xbox consoles. Players can also use the gift cards to reduce the cost of more expensive titles. Some also choose to use them to reduce the cost of Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.
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Unfortunately, there have been many players who have expressed that they have been Xbox players for years and have never received one of these. But those who miss it this time will have more chances, as Xbox does this periodically. Xbox closed out 2025 with a free Xbox Store gift card, and it's done the same three times now in 2026, with previous instances in January and April. While there is no guarantee that a player will be included in any of Xbox's giveaways going forward, it is very likely that there will be more opportunities in the near future.
