XBOX is launching a new no annual fee credit card in partnership with Barclays. With the Xbox Mastercard credit card, players can earn card 5x points on Microsoft purchases and 1x on everyday purchases to redeem at xbox.com. The Xbox Mastercard will be available to Xbox Insiders in the US beginning on September 21, with availability to all Xbox players coming in 2024.
Signup Bonus
- Bonus of 5,000 card points (a $50 value) after your first purchase within the first 180 days.
- You’ll also get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for new Game Pass members. If you are already a Game Pass member, you can gift it to a friend. (After first three months the subscription will automatically continue at the regular monthly rate, currently $16.99/month.)
Card Earning
- Xbox & Microsoft – Earn 5x card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store.
- Streaming Services – Earn 3x card points on eligible streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.
- Dining Delivery Services – Earn 3x card points on eligible dining delivery services like Grubhub and DoorDash.
- Everyday purchases – Earn 1x card points on all other everyday purchases.
Card Points can be redeemed for Xbox Mastercard Gift Cards starting at 1,500 Card Points for $15. You can redeem Xbox Mastercard Gift Cards to your Microsoft account on an Xbox console or connected device; Xbox Mastercard Gift Cards have no expiration date and can be used for eligible purchases (exclusions apply) at select Microsoft digital stores.
Additional Details
- $0 annual fee
- 3% foreign transaction fee
- Choice of one of five iconic designs for their card, with the option of personalizing it with their gamertag.
- Free online access to cardmembers’ FICO Credit Score
- Flexibility of use with contactless payments and digital wallets.
Our Verdict
Nothing too exciting here, and a small signup bonus. I guess it could make sense for someone who spends a ton at XBOX/Microsoft for the 5x rewards there.
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Will the 5x points for Microsoft purchases include payments for Azure cloud services?
that seems way too good to be true lol, i assume they mean microsoft store
I wouldnt be caught dead using a Barclays credit card. Horrid company.
Ok
Xbox, streaming services and food delivery.... tell me you're obese without telling me you're obese.
You're like the fifth grandparent here to shit on gamers... tell me you want to be downvoted without telling me you want to be downvoted.
How do I downvote?
Post body
Why do you want to see my body, you sicko?
I think this card makes sense if it doesn't need any credit history to open. Like, it would be a pretty good starter card.
Not worth much to someone who already has a credit history though.
This is pretty nice perk since I use a lot of Microsoft products for my work and business and my kids use Xbox subscription.
If you try to use this card at Dell, does it get declined?
What sort of infantile, low value male *still* playing video games as an adult would want be caught with one of these in public?
I tune out as soon as someone uses "low value (fe)male" unironically. In your downtime, you better not ever watch movies, TV shows, or other pointless endeavors. I hope you're always doing something in your free time that really shows how "high value" you are. @guest_1691314
I'm still getting asked out by random women even a decade out of college, and I play video games almost every day. Are you one of those people who religious watches football or basketball or any of that other slop?
Regardless, this card looks like crap and Barclays cards are *pure* ass. Almost all completely useless, tiny credit limits, and their website is horrific.
But are they hot women? Could a rowboat support them? @guest_1691604
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Tell me you're a boomer without telling me you're a boomer
his name is "cuck" lol
Great way to get into your consumers spending to target then even more. Smart move Microsoft.
Wonder is Azure codes in the 5x
Can I see your ID, Mr. LovesToSploogexx42069xx?