Microsoft to Revamp its Rewards Program in May

Microsoft has started emailing members of its Microsoft Rewards program to warn them about upcoming changes to its various systems. There will be three new membership levels, new monthly bonuses, and new opportunities to earn extra points for members on the highest ‘Gold’ level.

Here’s the email I received yesterday, translated from French:

Starting in May 2026, we will be making updates to the Rewards program.

Here’s what you need to know:

• We are introducing 3 new participation levels with a range of benefits that give you new ways to earn points: Member, Silver, and Gold.
• To support these changes, the daily points limit for searches will be updated with a tier-based threshold, as follows: Member (15), Silver (30), and Gold (60). There will also be new opportunities to earn additional bonus points.

As we continue to evaluate the program, we may make further changes to the program benefits. No action is required on your part.

Some Reddit users have also seen a pop-up on the Microsoft Rewards website mentioning the upcoming changes to the program. The message also mentions that Gold will be able to “earn up 7x points,” as well as “deep discounts on gift cards and more.”

The Microsoft Rewards program has been around for many years and allows members to earn points by using Microsoft’s Bing search engine, reading articles on Microsoft’s news portal, and more. Xbox gamers can also earn Rewards points by playing Xbox or PC games every day, with more ways to earn points for Game Pass members.

Microsoft Rewards points can be redeemed for gift cards from the Microsoft Store, Amazon, and other top retailers. While point earning limits apply, members can also turn their points into donations for various nonprofit organizations. Microsoft is planning to share more details about these changes to its Rewards program soon, so we’ll see if there will be more opportunities to earn points.