About the Microsoft Gift Card
Everything to know before you buy
The Microsoft Gift Card is a prepaid card you can use to add credit to your French Microsoft account – and with it, buy apps, games, films, Microsoft 365 subscriptions, Xbox Game Pass and much more. In short, it's a great gift for any Microsoft user.
When you use the Microsoft voucher as your payment method, you don't need to link a debit or credit card to your Microsoft account. All you need is your Microsoft redemption code. This can be useful if you don't have a bank account, or if you'd simply rather not share your banking details online.
Note, however, that the Microsoft Gift Card is region-specific, so you can only spend it in the country where you bought it. For example, Microsoft redemption codes purchased on Kadokey can only be used with a French Microsoft account.
Key benefits of the Microsoft Gift Card:
There are many reasons to buy a Microsoft voucher – here are a few of its main benefits:
No expiry date: Your Microsoft voucher is valid indefinitely. Whether you buy it for yourself or for someone else, there's no time pressure to spend it, reducing the risk of impractical purchases. Note, however, that under French law, gift cards that don't state an expiry date are considered valid for 3 years. So, to stay on the safe side, aim to spend your Microsoft voucher within that period.
Flexibility: With a Microsoft Gift Card, you can top up your account and buy anything Microsoft offers – from Microsoft 365 subscriptions to games, films, Xbox Game Pass and in-game currencies.
Security: By paying with a prepaid Microsoft voucher instead of your usual credit card, you keep your banking details safe.
Easy to buy online: You can buy a Microsoft Gift Card instantly online (for example on Kadokey). It's handy for last-minute gifts, as well as when you're buying the card from abroad for someone in France.
What can a Microsoft Gift Card be used for?
Anything. Once you've redeemed your voucher into your Microsoft account, you can spend it on any content (games or otherwise), subscriptions or services offered by Microsoft. That's what makes the Microsoft voucher such a perfect gift.
Just make sure you buy a Microsoft Gift Card for the right country, as they are region-specific and a card bought in one country can't be used in another.
How to redeem your code
4 simple steps
It's easy:
- Go to redeem.microsoft.com
- Log in to your Microsoft account.
- Enter your 25-character gift card code.
- Done! The balance will be added to your account instantly.
Frequently asked questions
4 answers to common questions
One of the safest and fastest ways is on Kadokey – you'll receive your Microsoft redemption code instantly by email, and can start using it right away.
To buy anything from Microsoft – whether that's an app, a subscription or Xbox Game Pass.
No, Microsoft vouchers are single-use, but you can always buy a new gift card online once your balance runs out.
Indefinitely. Microsoft vouchers don't expire, which is one of their many great features. However, keep in mind that under French law, vouchers without a stated expiry date are considered valid for 3 years. To stay on the safe side, aim to spend your Microsoft card within that period.
