Why have Microsoft Rewards redemption options like PVR ₹500 gift card and Amazon gift cards been removed?

omthakkar15 20 Reputation points
2026-08-26T08:47:34.6233333+00:00

I've noticed that several Microsoft Rewards redemption options I used to see — including the PVR ₹500 gift card and Amazon gift cards — are no longer available in the rewards catalog.

Could someone clarify:

  1. Is this removal permanent, or a temporary change (e.g., due to stock/inventory)?
  2. Is this specific to my region/account, or has it changed for all users?
  3. Are there any alternative gift card options being added to replace these?

Any official update or timeline on when (or if) these will return would be helpful.

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  • If you have a screenshot of the rewards catalog showing what's missing, attaching it (without any personal account info visible) usually gets faster, more accurate answers.
  • Double-check your region is mentioned if it's not obvious, since Rewards catalogs often differ by country.I've noticed that several Microsoft Rewards redemption options I used to see — including the PVR ₹500 gift card and Amazon gift cards — are no longer available in the rewards catalog. Could someone clarify:
    1. Is this removal permanent, or a temporary change (e.g., due to stock/inventory)?
    2. Is this specific to my region/account, or has it changed for all users?
    3. Are there any alternative gift card options being added to replace these?
    Any official update or timeline on when (or if) these will return would be helpful.
Bing | Microsoft Rewards
Bing | Microsoft Rewards

A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.

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DaveM121 929K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-08-26T09:23:48.41+00:00

Microsoft regularly run out of the popular rewards codes, this forum is just a user to user forum, no-one here knows when the codes will be back in stock, you just need to check the rewards web page regularly until the codes are available again, usually it does not take Microsoft long to restore the popular codes.

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