Summary
Microsoft has announced an Xbox Mastercard that will allow users to earn redeemable points on their game and add-on purchases. The company said that its users want to get more value from their purchases which is why it has partnered with Barclays to launch the Xbox Mastercard. Users can earn points on every $1 they spend on Microsoft Store, streaming services, dining and delivery services, and other purchases. The Mastercard will only be available to Xbox Insiders, at least for now.
Microsoft’s gaming brand is dedicated to bringing the most value to gamers. WithGame Pass, the company brought a subscription servicethat would allow users to play a variety of new games without having to pay for each of them. Xbox Game Cloud allows users to play the latest AAA games without having a powerful gaming PC or just experience gaming on the go. Now, Microsoft has announced an Xbox Mastercard to offer even more value to gamers through redeemable points.
Microsoft Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X boasts the fastest CPU and GPU configuration currently available for a current-generation console while offering 1TB of fast SSD storage for users out of the box.It comes with an Xbox Series S|X controller, a power cord, and documentation along with a trial for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate in the box.
Microsoft Xbox Series S
The Xbox Series S is a digital-only game console that offers the same processor as its more powerful Xbox Series X sibling but cuts down on memory, storage, and the GPU while removing the disc drive to offer a next-generation console experience at a fraction of the cost while targeting gamers at lower Full HD or 2K resolutions instead.
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What Is Xbox Mastercard
The Xbox Mastercard is a credit card that works pretty much just like any other credit card. Developed in partnership with Barclays US Consumer Bank, it has no annual fee and will be available to Xbox Insiders in the US. The Xbox Mastercard credit card will allow gamers to earn points for every $1 that they spend. These points can then be redeemed at xbox.com to get games and add-ons.
According to Microsoft, players can earn 5x card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store. They can earn 3x card points on streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. Ordering from Grubhub and DoorDash can give 3x points while every other purchase brings 1x card points.
Perks And Availability Of Xbox Mastercard
After the first purchase, cardholders will get a bonus of 5000 points, which translates to $50. New Game Pass members will get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free. They can also use this to gift the subscription to someone. They can choose one out of five designs with the option of personalizing it with their gamertag. It comes with free online access to FICO Credit Score and fraud liability protection.
