Can i use an xbox gift card to buy minecraft java edition?

Hi Sasha,

Unfortunately not, as Microsoft/Xbox gift cards can only be used in the Microsoft Store and this edition of the game isn’t available through the Xbox Store.


https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035131351-Where-can-I-buy-Minecraft-Java-Edition-

There’s another thread confirming this:

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360035131351-Where-can-I-buy-Minecraft-Java-Edition-

Happy gaming!

No, Minecraft that u can purchase by xbox gift card is bedrock minecraft it is a different version i am talking about java edition minecraft

i bought a minecraft java edition gift card from best buy and tried redeeming it i put in the whole code but it does not redeem

Hi Mr!

Generally, you should be able to use Xbox gift card or Microsoft balance to buy games on Xbox Store. Please note that there are some contents that cannot be purchased with Microsoft balance. Take note as well that in redeeming gift cards or token/code, the system may require you to add a valid payment method as a form of verifying your account through the system.

You may check your options through https://www.xbox.com/games/store/minecraft-java..., the game can be bought as a gift where you could ask a friend or a family to send it as a gift to you and you just pay them.

Hello, how are you? Hope you're well. My name is Mateus. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

First, welcome to the Xbox community. Unfortunately, this is not possible, as the JAVA version of Minecraft so far can only be purchased through the website https://www.minecraft.net/en-us and this website only accepts conventional payment methods such as credit or debit cards. If in the future this version is added directly from the Microsoft Store it can be purchased with an Xbox Gift Card.

*Thank you in advance for contacting the community, I hope this can help you. Let me know if you have more questions please.