If you are looking to maximize your Microsoft Rewards earnings in 2026, it is still possible to pull in around 10,000 points per month. While this is lower than the 20,000 points that were achievable prior to 2024, it remains a consistent way to earn about $10 or £10 in free Xbox credit every month.
Note that your mileage may vary depending on your region and your specific Game Pass tier. As of July 2026, Microsoft is rolling out an overhaul to the program, introducing a Silver and Gold membership system. If you see these labels on your dashboard, this guide reflects the current status of that updated system.
Daily Tasks
Consistency is key to hitting the 10,000-point goal. Most of your points will come from these recurring daily activities:
- Bing Searches: Once you reach Gold status, you can earn up to 120 points daily through combined PC and mobile searches. This accounts for nearly 4,000 points per month.
- Explore on Bing: Check the "Explore on Bing" section for specific search prompts worth 10 points each. This adds roughly 1,000 points monthly.
- Daily Set: Visit the Microsoft Rewards dashboard on a browser (or via the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox) to complete the daily set for at least 30 points per day, plus streak bonuses.
- Daily Play: Play any game from the Xbox Game Pass library for at least 15 minutes to earn 10–20 points daily, totaling 300–600 points per month.
- Visual Search: Visit the Bing Camera website and click a sample image to earn 5 points daily, with occasional bonuses of 100 points.
- Xbox App Bonuses: Complete daily quests such as playing a game on console or PC. Ultimate members can earn up to 50 points per day, while Essential members earn up to 25.
Additionally, if you use the Microsoft Bing mobile app, keep an eye out for "Daily Check In," "Search 3 Times," "Read to Earn," and "Daily Surprise" offers, which can collectively add hundreds of points to your monthly total when available.
Weekly and Monthly Tasks
Beyond daily habits, ensure you are hitting these longer-term goals to keep your earnings on track:
- Weekly Console and PC Bonuses: Check your dashboard for weekly specific tasks related to console and PC activity.
- Game Pass Weekly Streaks: Stay consistent with your Game Pass activities to maintain streaks for bonus points.
- Monthly Level Up and Bing Star Bonuses: Keep an eye on your dashboard for monthly milestones that reward your continued usage of Bing and the Rewards program.
- Game Pass Multi-Packs: Look for the 4-pack and 8-pack monthly challenges within the Game Pass section to capitalize on larger point drops.
To view your most accurate and useful point breakdown, try searching on Bing and clicking your profile icon in the top right corner. This view often provides a clearer picture of your progress than the standard rewards dashboard website.