Microsoft announces the Xbox Mastercard credit card in the U.S.
Yes, you've read the title right: Microsoft has announced a no annual fee Xbox-branded credit card in partnership with Mastercard. However, there's more than the Xbox logo to this credit card as it allows users to earn card points with everyday purchases that can be used to redeem on games and add-ons at xbox.com. The Xbox Mastercard will be available exclusively to Xbox Insiders in the 50 United States beginning on September 21. Its availability will expand to all Xbox players in the 50 United States in 2024.
More details about the Xbox Mastercard can be found below:
With the Xbox Mastercard, players can earn card points for every $1 spent on purchases including:
Cardmembers will also get access to more benefits including:
- Xbox & Microsoft – Earn 5x card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store.
- Streaming Services – Earn 3x card points on eligible streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.
- Dining Delivery Services – Earn 3x card points on eligible dining delivery services like Grubhub and DoorDash.
- Everyday purchases – Earn 1x card points on all other everyday purchases.
- A bonus of 5,000 card points (a $50 value) after their first purchase.
- Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new Game Pass members after their first purchase. If they’re already a Game Pass member, they can easily gift it to a friend to play together.
- Choice of one of five iconic designs for their card, with the option of personalizing it with their gamertag.
- Flexibility of use with contactless payments and digital wallets.
- Free online access to cardmembers’ FICO Credit Score, which allows users to keep an eye on their credit score and receive alerts when their score has changed.
- $0 Fraud Liability protection, so cardmembers are not responsible for charges they didn’t authorize.
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