What is the best reward to work towards? : r/MicrosoftRewards

: Use your gift cards during major events like Black Friday to stretch the value of your earned credit even further.

: If you don't need digital content, points can be exchanged for gift cards at major retailers like Amazon (6,500 points), Target (7,000 points), Starbucks (7,000 points), and Walmart (7,000 points).

: Widely considered the best value. You can redeem points for monthly subscriptions (around 14,000 points for one month), potentially letting you maintain the service for free indefinitely with consistent point earning.

: These are excellent for buying digital games, movies, or hardware. Redemptions start at 1,625 points for smaller amounts, but saving for a $100 gift card (approx. 91,000 points) can offer up to a 10% discount compared to smaller increments.

The best things to buy with (formerly Microsoft points) typically focus on gaming subscriptions and digital gift cards, which offer the highest "cents-per-point" value. Top Redemption Options

: On Xbox consoles, you can set up "auto-redeem" for things like $5 gift cards or Game Pass Core at a slightly discounted rate.