Microsoft Cash Back: How to Earn & Redeem Your Rewards

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Get real cash rebates while shopping in Edge & Bing

Written by Stan Kats | Edited by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Fact Checked

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Earning Cash Back

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Redeeming Cashback Rewards

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Microsoft Cashback, formerly Bing Rebates, is a free cash-back program built into Microsoft Edge and Bing. When you sign up for Microsoft Cashback, you can earn cash back rewards on qualifying online purchases from retailers like Walmart, Instacart, Best Buy, Expedia, and more. After making a qualifying purchase, you'll receive your rebate after a brief waiting period, and you can transfer it to your PayPal account at any time–no minimum needed. In this article, we'll teach you everything you need to know about Microsoft's cash back rebate program, Microsoft Cashback, including how to sign up, earn cash, and redeem your rewards.

What is Microsoft Cashback?

Microsoft Cashback lets you earn cash on eligible online purchases. While shopping with Edge or Bing, look for the blue price tag icon on products, or click Activate on a qualifying retailer's website. Once your purchase is verified, you'll receive cash back in 30-90 days, and you can transfer it to PayPal at any time.

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How to Sign Up for Microsoft Cashback

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Go to the Microsoft Cashback homepage and click Join now. If you're not already signed in to your Microsoft account, you'll be prompted to do so. Once you're signed up, you can start earning cash back on eligible purchases.^{[1]
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- Microsoft Cashback is not available for work and school accounts.

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How to Earn Cash Back

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Shop for products using Microsoft Edge and/or Bing. As long as you're signed in with your Microsoft account, you can use Microsoft Cashback on qualifying online purchases. You can also start your shopping trip using the Edge and Bing mobile apps, as well as the Microsoft Start app for iPhone and Android.
- Even if you don't use Edge, you can use Bing in any web browser to earn cash back on eligible purchases. Just make sure you're signed in to Bing with your Microsoft account.
- If you have any other cash back browser extensions installed, like Rakuten or Ibotta, turn them off before using Microsoft Cashback. These extensions will prevent you from earning cashback rewards through Microsoft.^{[2]
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- If you have disabled third-party cookies in your web browser, enable them before shopping. Otherwise, you may not earn cash back on qualifying purchases.
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Look for offers as you shop. Keep an eye out for a blue price tag icon with a percentage, which appears in Bing search results and other locations for eligible items. You may also see cashback offer icons on products on Microsoft websites like Outlook.com and MSN.com. If you see an offer you like, click the product link to activate it.^{[3]
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- Tip: Go to Bing's shopping page to find a list of the best active Microsoft Cashback deals.
- If you're using Edge, you may also see offers on certain retailer websites while you shop, even if you don't use Bing. If you see one, click Activate to get cash back on your purchase.
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Buy a qualifying product to earn your reward. Be sure to complete the purchase during the same browsing session without leaving the retailer's website, or else Microsoft Cashback may not detect your purchase. You'll also want to avoid entering any coupons from third-party coupon websites, as they may disqualify you from receiving the cashback reward.^{[4]
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- After making a qualifying purchase, you'll receive your cashback reward within 30-90 days. To check the status, visit your Microsoft Cashback account homepage.

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How to Redeem Your Rewards

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Check your Microsoft Cashback reward balance. After purchasing a qualifying item with Microsoft Cashback, you can check the status of your reward, as well as your reward balance, on your Microsoft Cashback account page. Be aware that it can take 30-90 days for your reward to appear in your balance. Microsoft must first verify that you haven't returned the product to the retailer before they will give you cash back.^{[5]
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- Cashback rewards will be in "Pending" status at first. Once your reward is ready to be transferred to your PayPal account, the status will change to "Complete."
- If you don't already have a PayPal account, create one now. You'll need it to redeem your rewards.
- You can transfer your cashback rewards to your PayPal account at any time; there is no minimum balance needed.
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Click Redeem cash back. It's the blue button to the right of your rewards balance.
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Click Cash out with PayPal. Depending on your region, you may also be able to redeem your rewards for an Amazon gift card. If you want cash, you'll need to use PayPal.
If you've already linked your PayPal account to your Microsoft account, you can select it from the menu. If not, select Add PayPal, then enter the email address associated with your PayPal account. Check the box to confirm you're the owner of the PayPal account you entered, then click Transfer All to transfer your cash to PayPal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What stores can I earn cash back from? To see a list of all retailers currently offering cash back rewards through Microsoft Cashback, go to your Cashback dashboard and click Cashback Stores at the top of the page. You can also go straight to the Deals page.
- Participating retailers change often, but some popular stores include Instacart, HP, 1-800-Contacts, Verizon, Thriftbooks, iHerb, Walmart, TripAdvisor, Lowes, and Walgreens.^{[6]
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How much cash back can I earn? You can earn up to $200 in cashback rewards per month, and up to $1000 per calendar year through Microsoft Cashback.
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Where can I see my purchase history for Microsoft Cashback? You'll find your purchase history, balance, and pending cash back at bing.com/shop/deals/cashback.
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Who can use Microsoft Cashback? You can participate in the program as long as you're 18 or older, have a personal (not work or school) Microsoft account, and live in a participating territory. As of 2026, Microsoft Cashback is offered in the following regions:^{[7]
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- Asia: Japan and Singapore
- Americas: Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Martinique, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States
- Europe: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican
- Oceania: Australia, Guam, New Zealand
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Why didn't I earn a cashback reward on my purchase? You may not receive a reward if you used a coupon code, gift certificate, or another cashback browser extension at checkout. If you've disabled cookies or have certain cookie types blocked by a security extension, it may also prevent you from earning a reward.
- Even if a retailer offers cash back through their store, some items or categories may not qualify for cash back. For example, Walmart sometimes offers cash back on Walmart Plus subscriptions or on your first purchase of a particular type of product. When you activate an offer, you'll see any restrictions that apply.^{[8]
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