What Does an Xbox Live Membership Card Do?

An Xbox Live membership card contains a 25-character code that redeems a subscription on your Microsoft account.

How to Redeem

1. Scratch off the silver panel to reveal the code.
2. On console: Store → Redeem Code. On web: redeem.microsoft.com.
3. Subscription activates immediately.

Subscription Tiers (Current)

• Xbox Game Pass Core (formerly Xbox Live Gold): Online multiplayer, monthly games, discounts, cloud saves.
• Xbox Game Pass: 100+ games library (console or PC), no online multiplayer on console.
• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Core + Game Pass (Console+PC+Cloud) + EA Play + Perks.

Cards are sold in 1/3/12-month denominations. Codes don't expire; subscription starts at redemption.