PURCHASE, N.Y.—A new credit card is being marketed to XBox players.
Microsoft, which owns the video-gaming platform, has partnered with Barclays and Mastercard to launch the Xbox Mastercard, Xbox’s first-ever co-branded credit card in the United States, according to MasterCard.
As of 2021, there were an estimated 59-million active Xbox Live users worldwide.
“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,” Mastercard said.
Issued by Barclays’ U.S. consumer bank, the Xbox Mastercard will be available on Sept. 21 exclusively to qualified Xbox Insiders across all 50 states, with availability open to the general public in the U.S. in 2024.
Bonus Points
With no annual fee and a bonus of 5,000 card points after their first purchase, the card is designed 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), Mastercard explained.
The company said additional benefits include 3X card points on select streaming platforms and dining delivery services, 1X card points for other everyday purchases, and more.
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