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Do Xbox Gold codes expire?

A: Xbox Live Gold digital codes (not including trial memberships) do not expire, so you can keep the code until you need it.
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How long is Xbox Gold code valid?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold. Xbox Game Pass.
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Do Xbox Live Gold codes still work?

Yes. After you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you can continue to redeem Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass for Console, and PC Game Pass codes.
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Do 12 month Xbox Live codes expire?

Please try again later. The digital code for Xbox Live Gold does not have an expiration date.
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Do physical Xbox gift cards expire?

No, gift cards purchased at retail never expire. Note that promotional gift cards like those from Microsoft Rewards or Xbox Live Rewards do expire.
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Do Xbox Live codes expire?

How long are Xbox gift codes?

Redeem gift cards and codes to make Xbox purchases and extend your Xbox subscriptions (such as Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass). Codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and follow a 5x5 format—five blocks of five characters.
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How long are gift cards active for?

Federal Law Offers Protections

Under the law, a gift card cannot expire until at least five years from the date it was activated.
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Does gold expire?

GOLD will expire if unused as of the end of the same month one year after purchase. The GOLD with the most recent expiration date will automatically be used first. Example: GOLD purchased on August 1, 2022 and unused will expire on August 31, 2023.
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Do gift codes expire?

Federal Gift Card Law

Thanks to the federal Credit CARD Act of 2009, gift certificates and store gift cards can't expire for five years. However, issuers can still charge an "inactivity fee" if the card has not been used within twelve months.
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How to get Xbox Gold free?

This option is near the top of the drop-down menu. Click Services & subscriptions. It's a tab in the blue ribbon at the top of the page. Click Try Xbox Live Gold for free.
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Why can't i redeem my Xbox Live Gold code?

If you're having trouble redeeming a digital code, it may be due to a service outage on our side. Check the Xbox status. If you see any alerts, wait until the service is up and running and then try again.
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Why is my Xbox Live Gold code already redeemed?

Code was already redeemed

If you're getting a message that your code has already been redeemed, make sure that you didn't already redeem the code yourself, under a different Microsoft account. If you live in a household where others have access to your codes, check that it wasn't redeemed by someone else.
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Is Xbox Gold free?

$10 per month, or $60 per year

Xbox Live Gold is the online subscription service that started in 2002 for the original Xbox, and it allowed players to play multiplayer games online with voice chat.
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What to do after redeeming Xbox Live code?

After you redeem a code online, games and downloadable game content are installed automatically on your home console under the following conditions:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. In Settings > General > Power options, you have your power mode set to Sleep.
  2. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
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What happens if my Xbox Live gold expires?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games. When this happens, you also lose your offer for Games with Gold.
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Can I buy gold and keep it?

While you can certainly keep your gold at home, many investors prefer a custodian. Make sure you research secure options for storing your gold before you buy it, and keep in mind that safe storage adds costs to your gold investment.
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Can you return Xbox Gold?

You can receive a refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or before your first recurring billing date (whichever is sooner) by canceling your subscription in the steps that are outlined in the section “Canceling a subscription.”
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What gift cards never expire?

In some states, gift cards may not ever expire. In addition, with Mastercard and American Express gift cards, funds never expire. However, the physical card itself may need to be replaced by a certain date. All you have to do is call the number on the back of the card and they will issue a new one.
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Can police track gift cards?

Gift cards tied into credit card networks, such as Visa prepaid cards, can be traced. For gift cards tied to individual merchants, it depends on what systems and processes the merchant has in place.
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How long does a $100 gift card last?

A. Under federal law, a gift card cannot expire in less than five years after the date of purchase. But if it's not used within 12 months, fees for inactivity, dormancy or service can be charged to the card each month, diminishing its value.
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How long is a gift card code?

Gift card codes are 16 digit alphanumeric codes that are used as payment methods when a user redeems a gift card.
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