When it’s time to search the web, approximately 85% of users turn to Google. It’s such a prevalent search engine that we’ve turned its usage into a verb — Googling. But other options are available, and some will pay you to use them .
Microsoft’s search competitor, Bing, holds a bit under 10% of the market, but if you decide to switch, you’ll find fantastic benefits. Thanks to Microsoft Rewards, you can earn points to redeem gift cards every time you search.
Let’s take a break from Google and dive into Bing to see how you can reap the rewards from some of your favorite companies, including the Microsoft Store, Starbucks, Amazon and Grubhub.
What Is the Microsoft Rewards Program?
Microsoft Rewards is the software giant’s loyalty program, which offers benefits in exchange for using services such as Bing or Microsoft Edge. As you use specific Microsoft products, you’ll earn points that can then be redeemed for select rewards. Gift cards are our favorite offering and are available for a wide selection of places such as:
- Microsoft Store
- Xbox Games
- Starbucks
- Burger King
- Domino’s
- Sephora
- target
- Walmart
- Hulu
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Amazon.com
- REI
- Taco Bell
- Grubhub
- DoorDash
- Uber Eats
- Spotify
If gift cards aren’t your thing, you can enter sweepstakes for more elaborate prizes, such as a brand-new Xbox Series X, a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet, a $5,000 Amazon gift card or even a chance to meet WNBA star Rhyne Howard. Charitable donations are also an option if you feel generous with your reward points.
How to Earn Microsoft Rewards Points
Earning points with Microsoft Rewards is simple. Visit Bing.com and ensure that you are logged in with a Microsoft account — you can do so by clicking on the profile icon in the upper right corner.
Once logged in, you will notice an award icon at the top of the Bing homepage; your profile and a notification icon flank it. The award icon will notify you of how many points you have earned and how close you…
