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Where do I redeem Xbox Live Gold?

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.
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How do I redeem my Xbox Live Gold card online?

Activating your Xbox Live Gold subscription via the Xbox website
  1. Go to Xbox.com and select Log in;
  2. Sign in to your account and open the drop down menu that appears when you click on your profile picture;
  3. Select Redeem code;
  4. Enter the code that consists of 25 characters, click next and confirm one last time. Have fun!
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Why can't I redeem my Xbox Live Gold?

Check your subscription type. Certain offers are valid only for an Xbox Live Gold subscription (for example, promotional premium content). If your subscription type doesn't allow you to use a digital code, you'll need to upgrade to Xbox Live Gold.
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What happens when you get Xbox Live Gold?

As an Xbox Live Gold Member, you get the most advanced multiplayer, bonus games, and exclusive member discounts in Microsoft Store. With Xbox Live Gold, you can stay connected with friends, family, and Xbox Live members around the world. Sign in for your available offers.
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How long do you have to redeem an Xbox Live card?

There are no fees or expiration dates, and either card can be used to buy: Popular games, apps, and add-ons for Windows and Xbox.
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How to Redeem Xbox Live Gold Membership Code - Activate Xbox Live Gold Subscription on Xbox One

Do Xbox Live Gold 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.
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Do I still need Xbox Live Gold account to play online?

Can I play multiplayer games with Game Pass? Depending on the game, yes—though for multiplayer you need either Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or a subscription to Xbox Live Gold (sold separately). Note Free-to-play online multiplayer games no longer require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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Is Xbox Live Gold the same as Game Pass?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold, so you'll still enjoy the benefits of Gold, including online console multiplayer, Games with Gold, and exclusive member deals.
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What happens if you don't renew Xbox Live Gold?

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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How do I know if my Xbox Live Gold card is active?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
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What to do if my Xbox card won't redeem?

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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Can you refund Xbox Live Gold card?

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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Can I redeem Xbox Gold card?

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.
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What happens after you redeem a Xbox gift card?

When you redeem a gift card or code, that amount gets added to your Microsoft account balance. To view and manage your account balance, sign in to your Microsoft account. Once you're signed in, choose Payment & billing > Payment options.
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Did Xbox remove Xbox Live Gold 12-month?

Microsoft removed its 12-month Xbox Live Gold memberships online back in July 2020. You also have the opportunity to upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes Xbox Live Gold and access to hundreds of games on Xbox consoles, PC, and Android devices, for $15 a month.
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Why is there no more 12-month Xbox Live Gold?

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.
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How much is Xbox Live Gold per year?

What Is the Xbox Live Gold Membership? Xbox Live Gold is a subscription-based service that can be purchased in one month, three month, and one-year periods. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $59.99 for 12 months, $24.99 for three months, and $9.99 for one month.
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How long can you keep Xbox Live Gold free games?

Games with Gold titles are available for free to Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members for a month at a time. The first title of the month is available from the first day of the month until the end of the month.
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Does a Xbox gift card need to be 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.
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How do I redeem a gift card?

Put the gift code in the space created for it, then put in the amount of the item you want to buy. After that, you click redeem. You can use this method for stores or apps that operate online. A few stores with an app that enable online usage of gift cards include Spar, Shoprite, Google Play Store, iTunes, etc.
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Do redeemed Xbox gift cards expire?

The funds are directly deposited into your account when you redeem the cards and the funds expire 90 days after redeeming them.
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