A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
Registering a Microsoft account enrolls you in Microsoft Rewards, but it does not automatically award 500 points; 500 points is normally the monthly earning threshold for reaching or keeping Level 2 status.^1^
Check what the 500 points refers to
- Sign in to the Microsoft Rewards dashboard with the same personal Microsoft account used for Bing: https://rewards.bing.com/
- Look under the available activities or offers for a 500-point promotion.
- Open the offer and check its required actions, deadline, market eligibility, and progress. Promotions can require more than simply registering.
- If no 500-point offer appears, there is no documented automatic joining bonus to claim. Rewards offers and earning availability can vary by country or region.^2^
Microsoft Rewards is included with a Microsoft account, but points are earned through eligible activities such as Bing searches and dashboard offers.^2^
If you completed a visible 500-point offer
Submit a request at:
https://rewards.bing.com/support
Sign in with the account that received the offer and include:
- A screenshot of the offer, if available
- The date you joined or completed it
- The exact required actions
- Your current points balance
- A note that the promotional points were not credited
Microsoft Rewards Support can review account-specific activity; public Q&A participants cannot inspect or adjust a Rewards balance.^3^
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