How do I use my 12-month Xbox Live Gold Card?

Press the Start button , and then enter store into the search bar. Choose Microsoft Store from the results to open the app. Select your account in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select Redeem code or gift cards. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

How do I use my Xbox Live Gold membership?

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Store > Subscriptions, and then select the Xbox Live Gold tile. Select Join or use the dropdown under Select to choose the plan that's right for you.

Do 12 month Xbox Live gift cards still work?

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

What happened to 12 month Xbox Live Gold?

Yearly sub removal from Xbox Store not an error

What is this? “At this time, Xbox has decided to remove the 12 months Xbox Live Gold SKU from the Microsoft online store,” reads the statement. “Customers can still sign up for a one month or three month Xbox Live Gold subscription online through the Microsoft Store.”

Can you still use Xbox Live Gold Cards?

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.

How to Redeem Xbox Live Gold Membership Code - Activate Xbox Live Gold Subscription on Xbox One

How many years of Xbox Live Gold can you buy?

Step 1. Decide how long you want Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. To make the most of the deal, get as close to three years of Xbox Live Gold (or Xbox Live Gold + standard Xbox Game Pass) as possible, which is the maximum amount of time you can prepay.

What happens when your Xbox Live Gold membership 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.

Why did Microsoft get rid of 12 month subscription?

Microsoft offered no reason as to why it has dropped the 12-month subscription option. It has been speculated this is an effort to shift more people towards Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Xbox Live Gold free now?

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.

Why is my Xbox live gift card not working?

This code wasn't activated by the retailer. 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 pay my past due Xbox live subscription with a gift card?

Note: Gift cards, subscription cards, or your Microsoft account balance can't be used to pay for a past-due subscription.

How do I use a Microsoft gift card?

How do you redeem a gift card? Go to microsoft.com/redeem, log into your Microsoft account, and enter the 25-character code provided. Once redeemed, your gift card balance will be available to spend at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, and on Xbox. Check your account balance.

Why is my Xbox Live Gold not working?

If you're having issues trying to buy an Xbox Live Gold subscription, you might already have a subscription that's been suspended. If so, you'll have to pay the balance before you can buy another one. If your subscription is all paid up, see if another subscription on your account might be past due.

Does Xbox Live Gold let you play online?

Xbox Live Gold's biggest selling point is not the free games, but it's being able to play online.

Do you own the games you get with Xbox Live Gold?

Once you've redeemed a game, then it's yours provided you maintain an Xbox Live Gold membership or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Can you buy Xbox Live by itself?

A: You can purchase a Digital Xbox Live Gold Pass and get a digital code instantly upon purchase. You will see the code on confirmation page and email. MAKE SURE YOU SELECT DIGITAL before purchasing.

How many years of Xbox Live can I stack?

They do not expire. Yes you can stack up to 3 years onto an account.

What happens if I do not renew my Microsoft subscription?

If you cancel a monthly subscription, it immediately moves to the Disabled stage on the date you cancel it. This means that your users immediately lose access to the Microsoft 365 assets, and only admins have access to the data for the next 90 days.

What is the difference between Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold?

You'll want a Live Gold subscription if you love playing the same online games over and over. However, players looking for a Netflix equivalent for video games should consider the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

How do I know if my Xbox Live is active?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.

Is Microsoft gift card the same as Xbox gift card?

Microsoft gift cards and Xbox gift cards are for both Microsoft and Xbox. This is directly from the Microsoft gift card: With a Microsoft Gift Card, give the freedom to pick the gift they want.

Why can't I use my Microsoft account balance?

If you're trying to buy something using your Microsoft account balance, you may not have enough funds in your account to cover the total cost of the item.

How do I activate my Xbox gift card without cashier?

Why can I still play Game Pass games after it expires?

Can I still play games after they leave Game Pass? Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.

Can I get my money back from a Xbox gift card?

If a digital gift card hasn't been redeemed, you can cancel it and get a refund up to 14 days from the date you bought it. Your gift cards are non-transferable to another person or Microsoft account. Sign in to the gift card history page in your Microsoft account.