How long does Xbox Live Gold last?

Frequently Asked Questions

Token says…	You get…
3 months of Gold	50 days of Ultimate (1+ month)
6 months of Gold	79 days of Ultimate (2+ months)
12 months of Gold	4 months of Ultimate
24 months of Gold	8 months of Ultimate

Does Xbox Live gold code expire?

The digital code for this Xbox Live Gold membership does not expire.

Does Xbox Live expire?

The digital code for Xbox Live Gold does not have an expiration date.

Can you still get Xbox Live Gold for a year?

If you are an Xbox Live Gold member already, you stay at your current price for renewal. New and existing members can continue to enjoy Xbox Live Gold for the same prices they pay today. In the US, $9.99 for 1-month, $24.99 for 3-months, $39.99 for 6-months and $59.99 for retail 12-months.

Do old Xbox Live cards still work?

Nope. I never had an Xbox, bought an Xbox 360, and used an old Xbox Live card for a year’s service; it works just fine.

Can’t redeem Xbox Live Gold Code?

If you’re having trouble redeeming a code, it may be due to a service outage on our side. If there are any service outages, wait until those are fixed and then try redeeming the code again. Make sure you’re redeeming on an account without an active Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass subscription.

How do I activate Xbox Live Gold Code?

Activating your Xbox Live Gold subscription via the Xbox website

Go to Xbox.com and select Log in;
Sign in to your account and open the drop down menu that appears when you click on your profile picture;
Select Redeem code;
Enter the code that consists of 25 characters, click next and confirm one last time. Have fun!

Why won’t my Xbox Live Gold work?

Try the ‘unplug’ method Unplug the power cord from your Xbox. Hold the power button pressed for 30 seconds. Plug all the cables back in and try to see if the issue is resolved.

How do I know if my Xbox Live card is active?

Yes you can, check it out at redeem.microsoft.com and there will be a page showing what it is if it is still valid and will ask you to confirm if you want to redeem it.

How do I redeem my Xbox Live card?

Redeem a code.

Open the Xbox mobile app, then sign in (make sure you’re signed in with the Microsoft account you want to redeem the code with).
Press the Menu button in the upper left corner.
Select Microsoft Store from this list, then choose Redeem a code.
Enter the 25-character code, then follow the prompts.

What is my Xbox balance?

You can check your Microsoft account balance on your Xbox One console without going online. Select System > Settings > Account > Payment & billing. To help protect your account, you may be asked to enter your password. You’ll see Payment options, where your balance is shown under Microsoft account.

Why is my Xbox card not working?

If the card doesn’t work 24 hours after purchase, take the card back to the retailer along with your proof of purchase and ask them to activate it. For Xbox subscription codes: Check Services & subscriptions from a PC to see if the subscription has already been redeemed with your account.

Why can’t I get Xbox Live Gold for a year?

The reason is because Microsoft will be changing the way Gold accounts work with the releases of the Series X later in the year. They are basically scrapping Gold, that is why you can`t purchase 12 months as the service will cease to exist in its current form , 3 months is the maximum you can now purchase.

Does Xbox have live chat support?

Still need help? Request a call, chat online, and more.

How do I talk to an Xbox Live agent?

Yes, Microsoft has live chat support. Go to the https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contact/virtual-agent/ and start chatting with a live agent.