Xbox Live Points Replaced: Microsoft Account Currency Guide (2024)

Microsoft Points were retired in 2013. All purchases now use local currency via your Microsoft Account balance.

How to Add Funds (2024)

1. Credit/Debit Card: Microsoft Store (web/console) → Add funds → Enter amount → Save card.
2. Microsoft Gift Cards: Physical (retail) or Digital (Amazon, CDKeys, Microsoft.com) → Redeem code.
3. PayPal: Link in Microsoft Account → Select at checkout.
4. Microsoft Rewards: Earn points (searches, quizzes, Game Pass quests, purchases) → Redeem for $1, $5, $10 Xbox credit.

Subscription Tiers

• Game Pass Core ($10/mo, $60/yr): Online multiplayer + 25-game vault.
• Game Pass Ultimate ($17/mo): Core + 400+ Game Pass games + Cloud Gaming + EA Play + Perks.
• PC Game Pass ($12/mo): PC library + EA Play.

Regional Notes

• Currency matches account region (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.).
• Gift cards are region-locked — buy matching your account region.
• Rewards availability varies by country.

No more “points” — just dollars/euros/pounds. Simple, transparent.