How to Earn Free Walmart eGift Cards Through Microsoft Rewards

TL;DR

Groceries paid for by searching: Microsoft Rewards turns your Bing searches and daily activities into points you can trade for a Walmart eGift Card. You can spend it on groceries, household basics, and more, in stores or at Walmart.com.
Current point costs: As of November 2026, the $5 card costs 7,000 points, the $10 card costs 14,000, and the $25 card costs 35,000. That’s a flat 1,400 points per dollar at every size.
Same price as Target, pricier than Microsoft: Walmart and Target cost exactly the same in points. A Microsoft Gift Card stretches your points about 25% to 30% further, but it only works on Microsoft and Xbox purchases.
Watch for disappearing stock: Walmart is one of the most popular cards in the catalog, and some members report it missing from their account for weeks. Keep a backup reward in mind so your points don’t sit idle.

Walmart is where a lot of us pick up the weekly basics: milk, paper towels, a phone charger, and whatever else ends up in the cart. Imagine knocking a few dollars off that bill every month without clipping a single coupon. Microsoft Rewards makes that possible with the Walmart eGift Card, which you can earn entirely with points from everyday searching. Below, I’ll cover how to build your balance, what each card costs as of November 2026, and how Walmart stacks up against the Target and Microsoft gift cards in the same catalog.

Building Points on Your Computer and Phone

Every Walmart card starts with Bing. Searching while signed into your Microsoft account earns points up to a daily cap, and mobile searches have a separate cap from desktop searches. If you only search on one device, you’re leaving half of your daily search points behind.

The Bing app is the easiest way to grab your mobile points, and it comes with extra bonuses of its own, like daily check-ins and about 30 points a day for reading MSN articles:

After your searches, open the Rewards dashboard for the daily set of quizzes and polls, punch cards, and streak bonuses. Keeping Bing as your default search engine adds a monthly bonus, and Xbox players can earn even more through console activity and Game Pass quests.

A consistent member usually earns 150 to 250 points a day. At that pace, a $5 Walmart card takes about four to six weeks, and a $25 card is a goal of several months.

Walmart eGift Card Point Costs (November 2026)

The Walmart listing on Microsoft Rewards offers three fixed amounts plus a custom option. Every size is priced at the same rate:

eGift card	Points needed	Points per $1
$5	7,000	1,400
$10	14,000	1,400
$25	35,000	1,400

Because the rate doesn’t change, saving up for the $25 card doesn’t earn you a discount. A $5 card is perfect for knocking a few bucks off a grocery run, while a $25 card can cover a full week of household staples for a small household. Microsoft can adjust prices at any time, so check the redeem page while signed in before you plan around a number.

Redeeming and Spending Your Walmart Card

Once your balance is high enough, the redemption process takes about a minute:

Sign in at rewards.bing.com with the account that holds your points.
Open Redeem and select the Walmart eGift Card.
Choose $5, $10, $25, or a custom amount, then click Redeem now.
Verify your account if asked, usually with a text code.
Find your eGift card in your confirmation email or under Order history.

You can use the card at any U.S. Walmart store or at checkout on Walmart.com, including for online grocery pickup and delivery orders. Add it to your Walmart account so the balance is ready the next time you shop.

A heads-up on availability: Walmart is one of the most in-demand cards in the program, and it doesn’t always show up for every member. On Microsoft’s Q&A forum, users have reported the card missing from their account for weeks while a friend or family member could still see it. If it’s not there for you, keep earning, check both the desktop site and the Bing app, and consider the alternatives below.

Walmart vs. Target vs. Microsoft Gift Card

Walmart isn’t the only everyday-shopping card in the catalog. The Target eGiftCard and the Microsoft Gift Card are the two options members most often weigh against it. Here’s how they compare:

	Walmart eGift Card	Target eGiftCard	Microsoft Gift Card
$5 card	7,000 points	7,000 points	about 5,000 to 5,250 points
$25 card	35,000 points	35,000 points	about 25,000 to 26,250 points
Points per $1	1,400	1,400	about 1,000 to 1,050
Where to spend it	Walmart stores and Walmart.com	Target stores and Target.com	Microsoft Store and Xbox only
Expiration	Check card terms	No fees, no expiration	Spend within 90 days
Availability	Often missing for some accounts	Generally steady	Almost always in stock

Walmart and Target are a tie on points. Both cost 1,400 points per dollar at every size, so the choice comes down to which store you shop at more often and which one is closer to home. Target’s listing also states that its card carries no fees and no expiration date.

The Microsoft Gift Card wins on raw value. You’ll spend roughly 25% to 30% fewer points per dollar. On a $25 redemption, that’s about 9,000 to 10,000 points saved, or close to two months of steady searching. Microsoft prices its own card more generously because the money stays inside its ecosystem.

But value only counts if you’ll use it. A Microsoft card can only buy games, apps, add-ons, movies, and devices from Microsoft, and the balance expires after 90 days. A Walmart card covers groceries, toiletries, and everyday essentials that almost everyone buys.

Which Card Should You Choose?

Choose Walmart if it’s your go-to store for groceries and household items, or if you use Walmart pickup and delivery.
Choose Target if a Target is closer to you, or if Walmart isn’t showing up in your Rewards account. You’ll pay the same number of points.
Choose the Microsoft Gift Card if you already buy games, add-ons, or devices from Microsoft. It’s the best value per point, as long as you can spend it within 90 days.

A simple strategy is to split your redemptions. Use Walmart or Target cards for the everyday stuff, and save the Microsoft card for times you’re planning a game or Xbox purchase anyway.

Final Thoughts

A free Walmart eGift Card is one of the most practical rewards in Microsoft Rewards. At 7,000 points for $5, it isn’t the cheapest option, but it covers the things you buy every week. Search with Bing on your computer and phone, finish your daily set, and grab the Bing app’s extra bonuses to get there faster. If Walmart goes missing from your account, Target costs the same, and the Microsoft Gift Card is the better deal whenever you’re shopping for games or devices.

Key Takeaways

Cost: 7,000 points for $5.
Target: Same points as Walmart.
Best value: Microsoft Gift Card.
Stock: Walmart sometimes disappears.