Never let your Xbox reward points expire: Enable Auto Redeem to save extra money

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Published onMarch 25, 2024

published onMarch 25, 2024

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Xbox reward points are an innovative idea from Microsoft that keeps the community engaged. Many use them for theGame Passmembership or to get $5-10 gift cards, amongst other things.

However, reward points don’t last forever. They will expire after 18 months of inactivity, as perMicrosoft’s official website. If redeemed for a voucher, say a $10 Gift Card, it will expire within 90 days, unless used. So, you should keep a tab of rewards points or redeemed vouchers.

Can’t do that? There’s an easier option. EnableAuto Redeemon Xbox for the preferred reward!

This way, any accumulated reward points over the month are automatically redeemed for the item of your choice, given you have sufficient points. If not, the points won’t be auto-redeemed!

The number of points for each reward varies. More so, it often varies from region to region. Also, there could be a slight fluctuation in the value of each reward, as reported by users in aReddit post.

With theXbox Rewardsapp being discontinued, you will now have to use theRewards HubforAuto Redeem.

Not everyone is a fan of Auto Redeem on Xbox

90-day expiry and frequent issues are two aspects ofAuto Redeemon Xbox that upset users. For instance, often, at the start of the month, the reward is not auto-redeemed even when you have the required point count.

Others, too, complained aboutAuto Redeemnot working on one or more occasions in anotherReddit thread.

A few claim,Auto Redeemon Xbox never worked for them.

Some Xbox users reported losing money due toAuto Redeemas the redeemed gift card disappeared after expiry.

EnablingAuto Redeemon Xbox is a matter of preference. It comes with a set of pros and cons and is not all bad.

One of the key benefits ofAuto Redeemis the added discount. For instance, a normalXbox Game Passpurchase costs 12,000 reward points, while withAuto Redeem, it comes down to 10,500.

Though you won’t be able to save too many gift cards for expensive rewards, it was never the idea. Microsoft intends you to use the purchased vouchers right away!

Share your experience withAuto Redeemon Xbox in the comments section.

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