- The Xbox Mastercard has no annual fee and rewards Xbox
players 5X card points on qualifying purchases within the Microsoft
Store, 3X across eligible dining delivery and streaming services,
and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate after the first purchase
(for new Game Pass members).
- Cardmembers can pick from one of five Xbox-inspired card
designs, in addition to the option to have their Xbox gamertag
printed on the back of the card, bringing together virtual
experiences and everyday purchases.
WILMINGTON, Del. and PURCHASE, N.Y. and REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 11,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Xbox, Barclays and
Mastercard announced the Xbox Mastercard, Xbox's first-ever
co-branded credit card in the United
States. The no annual fee card provides players with
best-of-both-worlds value they need for gaming and everyday
purchases, including points to redeem on Xbox games and add-ons,
select streaming and dining delivery services, and more.
Issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank, the Xbox Mastercard will be
available on September 21 exclusively
to qualified Xbox Insiders across all 50 states, with availability
open to the general public in the U.S. in 2024.
With no annual fee and a bonus of 5,000 card points after their
first purchase, the card was built to offer perks to reward
cardmembers across different experiences, including three months of
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when they make their first purchase within
180 days of opening their account (for new Game Pass members, or to
gift to a friend). Additional benefits include 3X card points
on select streaming platforms and dining delivery services, 1X
card points for other everyday purchases, and more. With a
choice of five iconic card designs and the option to customize it
with their Xbox gamertag, the Xbox Mastercard brings together the
virtual experiences players love most, into everyday purchases, for
wherever and whenever they want to shop.
Additional benefits include:
- 5X card points on eligible products at the Microsoft Store
- Free online access to cardmember's FICO® Credit Score
- Access to meaningful experiences on Priceless.com, available
exclusively to Mastercard cardholders
- The benefits of the Mastercard network, ID Theft Protection™,
Zero Liability Protection and Global Services for emergency
assistance
- Terms and conditions apply.
"We've heard feedback from the Xbox community that they
want more ways to get value for their purchases," said Dave McCarthy, CVP Xbox Player Services. "We're
excited to partner with Barclays and Mastercard to expand the ways
Xbox players can earn rewards for gaming."
Barclays is a top-ten U.S. credit card issuer with more than
twenty years of experience in creating award-winning co-branded
credit card programs in partnership with some of America's
best-known brands.
"We're excited to partner with Xbox and Mastercard to tap into
the passion and enthusiasm of the Xbox community and deliver a
product and experience that heightens their gaming enjoyment," said
Denny Nealon, CEO, Barclays US
Consumer Bank. "Xbox is a great brand, and we look forward to
building upon our partner-first model to deliver a credit card
product that sets the standard for gaming enthusiasts
everywhere."
The release of the Xbox Mastercard marks a new milestone in the
longstanding partnership between Mastercard and Microsoft, which is
rooted in innovating safe, secure and seamless commerce experiences
leveraging digital technologies including artificial
intelligence, cyber security solutions, and fraud
management offerings. Mastercard and Microsoft have also partnered
to help small business partners through Microsoft Advertising,
helping scale their online business through benefits across their
search network.
"Mastercard has a long history in innovating across esports and
mobile and online gaming, which has given us unique insight on what
gamers want most," said Sherri
Haymond, EVP, Global Digital Partnerships, Mastercard. "From
new ways to personalize your card, to rewarding Xbox players with
experiences they love, we're thrilled to be collaborating with Xbox
and Barclays to bring together an exciting, digital-first
product."
Xbox Insiders with residence in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii can apply through the
Xbox Insider Hub on the Xbox console or on a Windows PC after
joining the Xbox Mastercard Preview. The Xbox Mastercard will be
available in waves to Xbox Insiders throughout this fall. For more
information on the Xbox Insider program, details on how to become
an Xbox Insider, and to apply for the Xbox Mastercard, visit Xbox
Wire. Terms and conditions apply.
About Microsoft
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @Microsoft) enables digital
transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an
intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every
organization on the planet to achieve more.
About Barclays US Consumer Bank
Barclays US Consumer Bank is a leading co-branded credit card
issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly
customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for
some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment,
retail, and affinity institutions. The bank offers co-branded,
small business, and private label credit cards, installment loans,
online savings accounts, and CDs. For more information, please
visit www.BarclaysUS.com.
About Mastercard (NYSE: MA)
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments
industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital
economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions
safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks,
partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help
individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses
realize their greatest potential. With connections across more than
210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world
that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
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