Xbox Surprises Fans with Free Gift Cards as It Kicks Off Spring 2026 Celebrations

If you are one of the lucky fans, you might get a free gift card from Xbox. Yes, you read that correct. The news first shared by u/sakattack360 on Xbox subreddit suggests that Xbox is handing out these free gift cards to celebrate Spring 2026 (via PureXbox).

The message from Xbox team shared by the user reads, “Spring is back with great savings! Here is a Gift Card that you can use to buy Games, Add-ons, and Apps on the Microsoft Store. Select below to view your Offers & Credits page where you can redeem your code. Redeem by 5/2/2026 and spend within 30 days of redemption. See full terms at Microsoft.com/CardTerms.”

As reported by users who commented on the post, it seems Xbox fans in the UK are getting £4 worth of gift cards. Meanwhile, those in the US have got $5 gift cards. If you are wondering whether you are among the lucky ones, make sure to follow the instructions given below:

• First, switch on your Xbox console
• Next, press the guide button on your controller
• Then, scroll through to “Parties & Chats”
• Now, head to Chats
• Finally, check whether there’s any message from Xbox that looks like the one shared in the screenshot above.

From what’s being reported, it seems not every user is getting this. Some longtime fans are seemingly not pleased by the fact that they haven’t received these gift cards. If you received any of these gift cards, let us know in the comments below.

Speaking of offers, let’s not forget that Microsoft yesterday announced an ultimate college bundle that offers over $500 freebies to students on purchase of eligible Windows 11 PCs. As part of that offer, the company is offering 1-year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a custom Xbox controller.