How do I activate my Xbox Game Pass card?

Choose the Xbox app

Xbox app

The Xbox app keeps you connected to your gaming community on your phone or tablet. Easily share game clips & screenshots, chat, view achievements and get notifications. Plus, play games from your console.

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from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic in the top-left corner, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

What to do if Xbox Game Pass card is not activated?

Contact the store and have them activate the card. All codes must be activated at the point of sale to be used on Xbox. If the code doesn't work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it.

How do I know if my Xbox Game Pass is activated?

Do Xbox Game Pass cards expire?

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

Why wont Xbox let me use my card?

Xbox services are having issues

This means that your payment option has expired, and you won't be able to use your Xbox subscription until the card is updated or a different payment method is added. Note If you purchased other Microsoft services with the same credit card, those services may also be affected.

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Why is my card not working on Xbox?

“This one isn't working.

Sign in to the Microsoft account you want to update. Go to Payment & billing and select Payment options. Under Payment methods, you can select Add a new payment method, View or edit card, or Remove card. Enter your updated info, and select Save.

Why is my card not working even though I have money?

There are several reasons why a debit card may be declined even if you have money in your account. Commons reasons may include changing cities or not having your card activated. Stay on top of your cards and consider using budgeting apps to help avoid being unable to use them.

Why won t my card work?

Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you're over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.

How do you connect a card to a Xbox?

Why is my card not working on Microsoft?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.

How to bypass Xbox Game Pass credit card?

There is no way to bypass it.

Why can't I pay for my Xbox Live subscription?

There are various reasons why a subscription can become locked for non-payment: Insufficient funds on your debit card. Your credit card has expired. Your credit card was stolen, so you closed the account.

How do you pay for Gamepass on Xbox?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions, and follow the steps to pay your balance.

How do I update and pay my Xbox game pass?

How do I pay for my Microsoft subscription?

Sign in to Services & subscriptions with your Microsoft account. Find your past-due subscription in the list and select Pay now. Make sure you're signed in to the Microsoft account associated with the subscription that's past due. Check your payment method.

How to use Xbox Game Pass without Xbox?

No, you won't need a console to game through the Xbox app. You'll use your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership to play cloud-enabled games on your TV, the same way you use cloud gaming on your PC, laptop or smartphone.

Is Xbox Game Pass unlimited?

Xbox Game Pass has unlimited access to over 100 high-quality games—with titles added all the time. Whether you play console games, PC games, or both, there's a plan for you. Join Xbox Game Pass for one low monthly price and discover your next favorite game.

How to pay Game Pass without credit card?

Can I buy an Xbox Game Pass without credit card? Yes, you can buy an Xbox Game Pass without credit card at Gamecardsdirect! Find the Xbox Game Passes under Subscriptions - Xbox - Xbox Game Pass.

Why is my card suddenly not working online?

You entered your card information incorrectly. You have an old address or phone number still on file. You reached your credit limit. Your card has expired.

Why is my card not authenticated?

This means that the cardholder hasn't entered their details correctly. A 3D secure authentication error could be due to everything from a mistyped card number to an incorrect expiration date. If the error continues, the cardholder will need to contact their credit card issuer for assistance.

Which card does Microsoft accept?

We currently accept these credit cards: VISA. MasterCard. Discover.

How do Xbox cards work?

With a Microsoft or Xbox gift card, you let the lucky recipient choose the gift they want. There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Subscriptions such as: Xbox Live Gold.

Why can't i add my card to my Microsoft account?

Open your https://account.microsoft.com in an Incognito browser window and see if you can add the new card to your account. If you continue to receive this message you will need to contact microsoft support to report this error and receive help with this issue.

Do Microsoft cards work on Xbox?

Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes work in the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downlaods for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.