Microsoft Points Discontinued: How to Add Funds to Xbox Now

You cannot transfer Microsoft Points to an Xbox. Microsoft Points were retired in 2013 and converted to local currency in your Microsoft account.

Current Ways to Add Funds

• Microsoft / Xbox Gift Cards: Buy digital codes (Amazon, Best Buy, Microsoft Store) or physical cards (retail). Redeem at redeem.microsoft.com or on console. Adds CAD/USD balance.
• Credit/Debit Card or PayPal: Attach directly to your Microsoft account for instant purchases.
• Xbox Game Pass / Subscriptions: Purchase subscription codes similarly.

If you have an old Points card: It is likely unredeemable. Contact Xbox Support with the code and proof of purchase; they *may* make a one-time exception, but it's not guaranteed.

All purchases now use real currency. No conversion or transfer from old Points cards is possible.