Users detect increase in Microsoft Rewards points redemption for Xbox

The community points out that the exchange now requires more points without prior notice.

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Over the past few hours, several Xbox users have started alerting on Reddit about a possible change in the Microsoft Rewards redemption system. According to numerous testimonials, the number of points required to obtain digital gift cards has increased without prior official communication.

The thread, which has accumulated hundreds of votes and comments, reflects a widespread sense of surprise and frustration. Many players claim they were about to redeem their points when, overnight, the point cost skyrocketed.

Xbox gift cards now cost more points

One of the most repeated examples is that of the $10 gift card, which, according to several users, went from costing 9,500 points to 10,000 or 11,000 points, depending on the user’s level. In Canada, some players indicate that the $25 gift card went from 16,300 to 17,160 points.

There are also discrepancies between accounts: some members with automatic redemption or level 2 maintain specific discounts, while others claim that even these options have changed. Additionally, several comments recall that recently, the point earnings for non-Ultimate members were reduced, which would exacerbate the impact of the change.

So far, Microsoft has not published an official statement confirming or explaining these adjustments, although the community agrees that the increase has been applied globally in different markets. The situation has reopened the debate about the real value of points and the stability of the rewards program.