Contact Microsoft Support with the damaged Xbox gift card and proof of purchase; support may be able to replace the unreadable code or provide another option.
What to do
- Keep the physical card and receipt. Do not scratch it further or discard the packaging.
- Take clear photos of:
- The entire front and back of the card
- The damaged scratch-off area
- Any readable barcode, serial number, or other identifier
- The purchase receipt
- Go to Contact Microsoft Support, enter damaged Xbox gift card code, and select Get Help. If the automated help does not resolve it, select Contact Support to reach the appropriate support option.[^1^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/unable-to-complete-this-transaction-error-message#need-more-help ""Unable to complete this transaction" error message | Microsoft Support")
- Provide the photos and proof of purchase when requested. A similar damaged-key case advises retaining all readable details because Microsoft Support may be able to recover or replace the key.^2^
- If support cannot validate it, contact the retailer where the card was purchased and provide the receipt.
Xbox and Microsoft gift cards normally use a 25-character redemption code.^3^ Do not post the readable portion of the code, barcode, serial number, or receipt publicly.
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