{"id":248701,"date":"2023-09-12T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=248701"},"modified":"2025-07-01T18:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T01:15:32","slug":"press-start-on-rewards-with-the-xbox-mastercard-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/press-start-on-rewards-with-the-xbox-mastercard-credit-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Press start on rewards with the Xbox Mastercard credit card"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Announcing its new collaboration with Barclays US Consumer Bank, Xbox is rolling out the no-annual-fee Xbox Mastercard credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/what-happens-if-call-of-duty-is-not-sold-on-playstation-xbox-knows-the-solution?ex=CS-1537.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"Xbox\">Xbox<\/a> has caught wind of its players&#8217; desires for extra perks and is stepping up its game with a financial power-up. This exclusive piece of plastic enables players to earn points through their regular purchases, which can later be redeemed for games and in-game add-ons on <a href=\"http:\/\/xbox.com\" title=\"xbox.com\">xbox.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, the Xbox Mastercard will only be available to Xbox Insiders residing in the 50 United States, starting on September 21. The general Xbox-playing population in the U.S. can expect access by 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to point accrual, the Xbox Mastercard has a pretty spiffy reward system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Score big with 5x card points on eligible purchases at the Microsoft Store.<\/li><li>Collect 3x card points on popular streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.<\/li><li>Add 3x card points to your stash when you use eligible dining delivery services such as Grubhub and DoorDash.<\/li><li>Earn a straightforward 1x card points on all your other day-to-day expenses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlocking Xbox Mastercard rewards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But wait, there&#8217;s more! The Xbox Mastercard isn&#8217;t just about racking up points. It comes jam-packed with other bonuses designed to get your pulse racing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bag 5,000 card points (worth $50!) right after your first purchase.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re new to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, enjoy a complimentary three-month membership following your initial purchase. Already a member? Gift it to a buddy for some co-op action.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"Xbox Game Pass\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/8b773de5-0b20-429f-a535-c159557192df\/2791990695\/xbox-game-pass-Xbox%20Game%20Pass%20for%20PC-logo.png\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">Xbox Game Pass<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/xbox-game-pass.en.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Choose from one of five iconic designs for your card and amp up the cool factor by adding your gamertag.<\/li><li>Swipe, tap, or click\u2014the card supports contactless payments and digital wallets.<\/li><li>Keep tabs on your financial health with free access to your FICO Credit Score, complete with handy alerts for any changes.<\/li><li>Enjoy $0 Fraud Liability protection, which means you&#8217;re not on the hook for unauthorized charges.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to get first dibs? To join the Xbox Insider Program, download the Xbox Insider Hub app on your Xbox or Windows PC. For more details, head over to the Xbox Insider Program&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.xbox.com\/en-US\/help\/account-profile\/manage-account\/xbox-insider-program\">homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/sft\/articles\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-248707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/articles-img.sftcdn.net\/auto-mapping-folder\/sites\/3\/2023\/09\/xbox_02.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit card application steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those of you who are Xbox Insiders residing in the continental U.S., Alaska, or Hawaii, mark your calendars: applications for the Xbox Mastercard kick off on September 21. The roll-out will happen in phases for Insiders this fall, so keep an eye out for your chance to snag one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xbox is all ears for your thoughts on this new venture. They&#8217;re committed to refining and expanding ways to make your gaming experience more rewarding. Want in on this action? Get those applications ready and let the games\u2014well, the financial benefits\u2014begin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Announcing its new collaboration with Barclays US Consumer Bank, Xbox is rolling out the no-annual-fee Xbox Mastercard credit card. Xbox has caught wind of its players&#8217; desires for extra perks and is stepping up its game with a financial power-up. This exclusive piece of plastic enables players to earn points through their regular purchases, which &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/press-start-on-rewards-with-the-xbox-mastercard-credit-card\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Press start on rewards with the Xbox Mastercard credit card&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9290,"featured_media":248705,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":1},"categories":[1015],"tags":[2366],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[],"class_list":["post-248701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-app-subdomain-redirectionxbox"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9290"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=248701"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":317982,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/248701\/revisions\/317982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/248705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=248701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=248701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=248701"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=248701"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=248701"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=248701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}