Microsoft Rewards Ultimate Giveaway FAQs

The Ultimate Giveaway starts August 19, 2025, at 9:00:00 AM Pacific Time (“PT”) and ends October 17, 2025, at 11:59:59 PM PT (the “Promotion Period”).

The Microsoft Rewards Ultimate Giveaway features two ways to win:

• Daily Instant Win: Members who can complete one (1) search in the Bing app each day during the promotion period can check to see if they're a winner of one of the prizes.
• Sweepstakes: The Sweepstakes will award ONE grand prize of $1,000,000 USD. Members will receive one (1) free entry once completing the entry form and can earn bonus entries for completing activities. These activities can be found on the Sweepstakes Entry Dashboard.

The Sweepstakes rules are here: https://aka.ms/win-Sweeps-Rules

The Instant Win rules are here: https://aka.ms/win-IW-Rules

This Promotion is intended for viewing and participation in the fifty (50) United States, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico (excluding residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories and possessions), Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, Austria, Spain, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and mainland China only.

VOID IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. 

The Sweepstakes is intended for viewing and participation in the 50 United States, Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico (excluding residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories and possessions), Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Austria, Spain, Mexico, New Zealand, Japan, or Singapore.

VOID IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND OTHER U.S. TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

Yes. You must be a member of the free Microsoft Rewards program at the time of each entry into the Sweepstakes, or chance to win opportunity in the Instant Win, and at the time you are awarded a prize (through the Sweepstakes or Instant Win). Membership in Microsoft Rewards is subject to the Microsoft Services Agreement (the “Microsoft Rewards” section) available at: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=530144.

Yes. Each member of your household who meets the eligibility requirements listed in the official rules. Sweepstakes Official Rules or Instant Win Official Rules.

See additional terms for Microsoft Rewards requirements related to Rewards accounts within a household here.

A minor is not eligible to enter the Sweepstakes. See Sweepstakes Official Rules or Instant Win Official Rules for eligibility requirements.

Microsoft Rewards is a program that encompasses earning points, including Xbox and Bing. Rewards with Xbox accrues points to the same Rewards account and is part of Microsoft Rewards. You can participate in the program using the same Microsoft Account you use with Xbox, subject to market availability.

The usage of multiple accounts per entrant is not permitted. Any attempt by any entrant to use multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, Accounts, or any other methods in an attempt to defraud the entry process or gain additional entries will void that entrant's entries and entrant may be disqualified.

Entries are earned based on your single Microsoft account. Some bonus activities can be completed across multiple devices*, you will receive the associated amount of bonus entries as outlined in the bonus entry activity terms.

*Terms will apply to bonus entries activities; some activities will be subject to select platforms. See full terms here.

Yes, if you meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Sweepstakes Official Rules or Instant Win Official Rules.

You can enter the Ultimate Giveaway by completing the entry form here, aka.ms/win-signup. You will be required to log into your Microsoft account or create a new Microsoft account (free of charge).

Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same email address or Account. Any attempt by any entrant to use multiple/different email addresses, identities, registrations and logins, Accounts, or any other methods in an attempt to defraud the entry process or gain additional entries will void that entrant's entries and entrant may be disqualified. See Official rules for additional information.

See full terms for the Microsoft Rewards program requirements related to Rewards accounts within a household here.

You may enter the Sweepstakes through your Windows PC, smartphone, or tablet.

Yes. On the Microsoft Rewards redeem page, members may redeem Rewards points as follows to receive the corresponding number of entries into the Sweepstakes Draw: 

1,000 Microsoft Rewards points = 3 Sweepstakes entries 

2,000 Microsoft Rewards points = 7 Sweepstakes entries 

5,000 Microsoft Rewards points = 20 Sweepstakes entries 

10,000 Microsoft Rewards points = 45 Sweepstakes entries 

20,000 Microsoft Rewards points = 100 Sweepstakes entries 

For the eligible jurisdictions listed below, to enter the Sweepstakes draw without purchase and without redeeming any Rewards points or completing an additional entry opportunity, visit www.microsoft.com/rewards and follow the links and instructions to create an Account (if you do not already have an Account). Then, on a card or piece of paper, hand-print your full name, complete address, phone number (with area code), date of birth, the email address associated with your Account, and a statement “I agree to the Sweepstakes Official Rules”, and mail it to: “Microsoft Rewards Ultimate Giveaway Sweepstakes, Free To Enter” at the address below corresponding to your jurisdiction: 

United States and Puerto Rico: P.O. Box 8554, Big Sandy, Texas, 75755-8554

Canada: c/o Helix Global Solutions, 4612 Chemin Bois Franc, Saint Laurent, Quebec, H4S 1A7

United Kingdom: c/o Ceva Air and Ocean UK Ltd, Thurrock Park Way, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7HW, United Kingdom

France: c/o Bolloré, ZAC des Brateaux - Parc Euro Logistic, Bâtiment F porte A, Rue des 44 arpents,  91100 Villabé

Germany: c/o Bolloré Logistics Germany GmbH, Helix Global Solutions Inc., Obenhauptstrasse 11, 22335 Hamburg

Ireland: c/o Emerald Express, Unit 2A, Santry Hall Industrial Estate, Swords Road, Dublin 9, Ireland. 

Norway: c/o MerVerdi AS, Munkerudtunet 10, 1164 Oslo, Norway

Austria: c/o IC Group Inc., Nauschgasse 4/3/2, A138, 1220 Vienna, Austria

New Zealand: c/o KLN/Jaz, PO Box 201081, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2150, New Zealand

Japan: Yellow Base Tenjin 3F, 3-16-17 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan 810-0001

If you enter using this alternative method of entry, you will receive ten (10) entries into the Sweepstakes drawing for each request submitted via this method. Requests must be postmarked by October 17, 2025, and received no later than October 24, 2025, to be considered. 

Our system may be having some issues. Please try again later. If you are still unable to complete the offer, please contact Rewards customer service.

You can track your free entry by signing into the Rewards page with your Microsoft account, select  Redeem and then select   Order history. On the Order history page, find your order and then look under  Status.

It can take up to 48 to 72 hours for entries to post. After this amount of time contact Rewards customer service.

Our system may be having some issues. Please try again later. If you are still unable to complete the entry, please see possible reasons why. If this issue persists, contact Rewards customer service.

You can contact Microsoft Rewards customer support here: https://aka.ms/Rewards-Support.

No, do not enter again. If you are selected as a potential winner, share the updated address and reason for the change.

A working phone number is required to enter the Sweepstakes. See official rules for eligibility and how to enter requirements.

Complete the Ultimate Giveaway entry form at aka.ms/win-signup. After completing the entry form, members will need to log into the Bing app with their Microsoft account and complete the entry form to activate participation.

Each day, perform at least 1 search in the Bing app. Then, tap “Check if you’re a winner” to use that day’s chance.

Unused chances do not carry over to future days.

$5,000 USD

$2,000 USD

$1,000 USD

$500 USD

To check if you are a winner, log into the Bing app, complete at least 1 search, and you will be prompted to check to see if you are a winner.

Yes. In select markets, to continue in the claim process, you will be required to share your reaction to being a potential winner on social media.

Visit https://aka.ms/Win-HVA and log in to your Microsoft account to see the status of your online entries.

The free entry and bonus activities terms are here: https://aka.ms/Win-HVA-Terms

Each Microsoft Rewards member may earn a maximum of 339 total entries, whether free, earned, or purchased with Rewards points.

Free entry bonus activities are available on your personalized dashboard, https://aka.ms/win-HVA. New featured activities will be updated every Monday throughout the Sweepstakes, be certain to visit each Monday.

Your bonus entry activity status is updated on your personalized bonus entry tracker. Check it out to see your progress!

This means you have not yet completed the entry form. All entrants must successfully complete the entry form. Once you have successfully completed the entry form, your pending entries will be entered into the Sweepstakes. The entry form is here: https://aka.ms/win-Signup

It can take up to 48 to 72 hours for entries to post. You can track your free entry by signing into the Rewards page with your Microsoft account, select  Redeem and then select Order history. On the Order history page, find your order and then look under Status.

If your free entries have not been posted after this amount of time, contact Rewards customer service.

Activities presented for this Sweepstakes earn bonus entries into the Sweepstakes. Additional points may be rewarded based on the activity.

The sweepstakes winner will be drawn at approximately 12:00 PM PT on October 31, 2025.

Potential winners will be contacted by phone, email and/or mail at the address, email, or telephone number provided in the Sweepstakes entry. Winners will be given instructions on how to claim their prize.

There will be 1 Grand Prize winner. The winner can be drawn from any of the participating jurisdictions. There will be one (1) prize of $1,000,000.00 USD in cash, awarded via wire transfer to a qualified bank account in the winner’s name that permits and accepts international wire transfers.

The prize will be awarded in US dollars, regardless of the jurisdiction of residence of the prize winner.

Winner will be posted after all prizes have been awarded and will be posted here: https://aka.ms/win-winners?form=ML2X3Q&OCID=ML2X3Q&PUBL=RewardsDO&CREA=ML2X3Q

The Potential Winner will be contacted by phone, email and/or mail at the address, email, or telephone number provided with the entry, with instructions on how to claim their prize. For clarity, the Sponsor (or its agent) may utilize only one (1) of the foregoing methods of contact, or more than one (1) method, in its sole discretion. Potential Winner will be required to execute and return a W8-BEN form in addition to a Declaration of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and, where lawful, a publicity release (each such document being a restatement and confirmation of certain aspects of the Official Rules) prior to being awarded a prize; except that a Potential Winner who is an eligible resident of the United States, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico will instead be required to execute and return a W9 form in addition to an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release, and, where lawful, a publicity release.

In the event the Potential Winner is an eligible resident of Canada or Mexico, they must also first correctly answer, unaided, a mathematical skill-testing question to be administered online, or through another means selected by the Sponsor.

Documents must be executed and returned within seven (7) business days from the time they are received by the Potential Winner, or the applicable prize may be forfeited. If the Potential Winner is determined by Sponsor, in Sponsor’s sole discretion, to be ineligible or not in compliance with the Official Rules, declines to accept a prize, or Sponsor is unable to contact the Potential Winner within three (3) business days, or in the event that a prize notification or prize is returned undeliverable, the prize may be forfeited at the Sponsor’s sole discretion. Potential Winner may be required to furnish proof of identification acceptable to the Sponsor.  

All federal, state, provincial, county and local taxes (including income and withholding taxes), if any, as well as any other costs and expenses associated with prize acceptance and use not specified in the Official Rules as being provided are each Winner’s responsibility, regardless of whether a prize is used in whole or in part. See Official Rules for additional information.

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You can earn up to 20 free entries when you refer friends or family to the Microsoft Rewards Ultimate Giveaway Sweepstakes. For each person you refer to who enters the Sweepstakes, you will receive 5 entries. Terms apply, see terms here .

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