New Xbox Mastercard Rewards Gamers for Everyday Purchases and Offers Perks for Xbox Insiders

New Xbox Mastercard launching Sept 21 for Xbox Insider Program members, next year for all US Xbox users
Earn 1 point per $1 on everyday purchases, 3 points per $1 on select streaming/dining, 5 points per $1 at Microsoft Store
Points can be redeemed for Xbox games and add-ons at 1 cent per point
Signup bonus of 5,000 points ($50 value) after first purchase, plus 3 free months of Game Pass Ultimate
Card has 5 iconic Xbox designs, can be personalized with Gamertag, works with contactless/mobile payments

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