How to Activate Xbox Gift Card?

How do I Activate my Xbox Gift Card?

Go to Xbox.com and select Sign in;
Sign in to your Xbox account and click on Redeem code in the drop down menu that appears when you click on your profile picture;
Select Redeem code;
Enter the code that consists of 25 characters, click next and confirm one last time.

Do Xbox Gift Cards have to be Activated?

You can't use them. They need to be activated at the cash register.

How do you Activate a Gift Card?

Locate the activation instructions. These can be found on a sticker usually on the front or printed on the back of the card.
Find the gift card numbers. Activation requires the 16digit gift card number that is located on the front of the card.
Activate your card.

How can I Activate my Gift Card Without a Cashier?

Many gift cards are activated when theyre purchased, so they dont need to be activated by the recipient. However, some do need to be activated by the recipient before they can be used. You can activate a gift card by calling the merchant or accessing the provided URL and inputting the correct activation numbers.

What do I do if my Xbox Gift Card is not Activated?

Hi, as stated in the message you received you will need to contact whoever you purchased the gift card from in order to get the code activated. Sometimes it can take up to 24hrs for the activation to go through so try waiting and if you have no luck contact the seller.

How do you Activate a Gift Card Without Buying It?

However, some do need to be activated by the recipient before they can be used. You can activate a gift card by calling the merchant or accessing the provided URL and inputting the correct activation numbers.