Microsoft and Xbox have announced a partnership with Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank and are introducing the Xbox Mastercard. With the Xbox Mastercard credit card, players can earn card points with everyday purchases to redeem on games and add-ons at the official Xbox website. The Xbox Mastercard will be available exclusively to Xbox Insiders in the U.S. beginning on September 21. It will be available to all Xbox players in 2024.
Players will be able to earn card points for every $1 spent on purchases. Cardmembers can earn 5x card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store, earn 3x card points on eligible streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, earn 3x card points on eligible dining delivery services like Grubhub and DoorDash, and earn 1x card points on all other everyday purchases.
Cardmembers will also get access to more benefits including:
- 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.
Current Xbox Insiders with residence in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii, you can apply starting on September 21. The Xbox Mastercard will be available in waves to Xbox Insiders throughout this Fall. Players interested in joining the Xbox Insider Program can get started by downloading the Xbox Insider Hub on their Xbox or Windows PC. Players can find more information on the Xbox Insider Program on the official Xbox website.