{"id":25751,"date":"2024-09-27T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T11:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/?p=25751"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:11:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:11:24","slug":"microsoft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/en\/gift-card\/microsoft\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Microsoft Gift Cards: A 2026 Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for the perfect card that offers endless possibilities? Microsoft Gift Cards are your gateway to a world of entertainment, productivity, and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s for a gamer, a tech enthusiast, or someone who loves to stay productive, these gift cards have something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine giving the freedom to choose from the latest apps, movies, and even cutting-edge devices like Surface and Xbox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With no fees or expiration dates, the recipient can enjoy their gift at their own pace, making it a truly thoughtful and versatile present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait! Head to AR-Pay to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purchase a Microsoft Gift Card today<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Give the gift of choice and let your loved ones pick exactly what they want.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Microsoft Gift Cards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Gift Cards are versatile digital codes that can be used to purchase a wide range of products from the Microsoft Store, including devices, games, software, apps, movies, and more. However, they cannot be used to buy Office 365 subscriptions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, they can be used for one-time purchases of Office 2019 and other Office applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These gift cards have no fees or expiration dates, making them a flexible and convenient gift option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-redeem-guide\/microsoft-365-ksa-cards\/\"><b><i>Microsoft 365 KSA Cards: Redeem &amp; Work in 2 Steps<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Using Microsoft Gift Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Gift Cards offer several benefits that make them a great choice for gifting or personal use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Versatility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can be used to purchase a wide range of products, including games, apps, movies, devices, and more from the Microsoft Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Expiration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These gift cards have no expiration date, allowing the recipient to use them whenever they want without any rush.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are no additional fees associated with using Microsoft Gift Cards, so the full value of the card can be spent on desired products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Convenience:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can be redeemed online, and on Windows, making it easy to use them across different devices and services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideal for any occasion, they provide the recipient with the freedom to choose exactly what they want.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Digital codes reduce the risk of loss or theft compared to physical gift cards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Microsoft Gift Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft offers several types of gift cards, each catering to different needs and preferences:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/xbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Xbox Gift Cards<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Specifically designed for gamers, these cards can be used to buy games, add-ons, and subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/microsoft-office-cards-mea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft Office 2019 MEA<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This refers to a specific version of Office 2019 tailored for the Middle East and Africa region. It includes popular Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/microsoft-365-gift-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft 365<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A subscription-based service that provides access to Office applications, cloud storage, and other productivity tools. It includes apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/category\/microsoft-windows-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Microsoft Windows 10<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While not a gift card per se, you can purchase licenses or digital codes for Windows 10, which can be used to upgrade or install the operating system on a PC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redeeming and Using Microsoft Gift Cards<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-25652\" src=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-redeem-Microsoft-600x419.jpg\" alt=\"Redeeming and Using Microsoft Gift Cards \" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-redeem-Microsoft-460x321.jpg 460w, https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-redeem-Microsoft-760x530.jpg 760w, https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/how-to-redeem-Microsoft-380x265.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xbox Gift Cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Redeem a code on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to your Xbox console (make sure you\u2019re signed in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Home screen, select and open the Store app. (If the Store app is not displayed, go to My Games &amp; apps, select Apps, and select the Store app from there).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Store app, move the cursor left or press the View button to open the side menu then select Redeem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the 25-character code, and then follow the prompts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0Redeem a code on Windows 10\/11:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign in to your Windows device (make sure you\u2019re signed in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press the Start button, type store, then select Microsoft Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select More \u2026 &gt; Redeem a code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the code you got from AR-Pay, then follow the instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>\u00a0Redeem a code Using an Android or IOS mobile device:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the link: https:\/\/redeem.microsoft.com\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the code you got from AR-Pay, then follow the instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft 365<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please make sure you are using one of the computers or devices where you want Microsoft 365Personalinstalled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be taken to tomicrosoft365.com\/setup to download and activate your Microsoft 365 Personal subscription.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your product key will automatically be applied.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be required to sign in with or create a Microsoft Account.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Unlock Your Productivity with Microsoft 365 KSA Cards! Redeem &amp; Start Working in Just 2 Simple Steps. Activate Now and <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-redeem-guide\/microsoft-365-ksa-cards\/\"><b><i>Power Up Your Workflow<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> Today!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Can You Buy Microsoft Gift Cards?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying any gift card from ARPay is a straightforward and quick process. Here\u2019s how you can do it step by step:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select Gift Card on ARPay\u2019s Website:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit the ARPay website and choose the gift card and amount you wish to purchase. ARPay offers a variety of Microsoft gift cards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter the code sent to your email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Verify Phone Number:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enter the code sent to your phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/en\/payment-methods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Select Payment Method<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> choose your preferred payment method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receive Gift Card Code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After completing the payment process, you will receive an email with the gift card code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use or Gift the Gift Card:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the gift card code yourself or send it to someone else as a thoughtful gift.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Microsoft gift cards is a convenient way to purchase a variety of Microsoft products and services, such as apps, games, movies, and subscriptions like Microsoft 365.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily check your gift card balance online through your Microsoft account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to purchasing these gift cards, ARPay is a reliable option. They offer a range of Microsoft gift cards that you can buy directly from their website, making the process straightforward and accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Microsoft gift cards international?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift cards are in local currency, so when you buy a gift card it will only work in the country where it was purchased.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you send a Microsoft gift card?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll get your gift card in a digital code format by email. The 25-character code can be printed, forwarded by email, or sent over instant message.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can a Microsoft gift card be used for?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft Store Gift Card Gives the freedom to pick the gift they want. It can be used to buy devices, games, software, apps, Microsoft 365 subscriptions, accessories, movies, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Check the Balance of Your Gift Card?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check the balance of your Microsoft gift card, you can follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visit the Microsoft website:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the Microsoft account balance page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sign in:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use the Microsoft account associated with your gift card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enter your gift card code:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Input the 25-character code found on your gift card.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check your balance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once entered, your balance will be displayed on the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<a class=\"google-news-link\" title=\"Follow us on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN_a0QswnvboAw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"264px\" height=\"63px\" src=\"https:\/\/ar-pay.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-bootstrap-4-pro\/assets\/images\/follow-us-on-google-news-en.svg\" alt=\"Follow us on Google News\" title=\"\"><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect card that offers endless possibilities? 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