“This code is not yet active. Contact the merchant to activate this code.. I have two gift...

I am unable to redeem the gift card because I keep being prompt to
"This code is not yet active. Contact the merchant to activate this code" What does this mean?????

My games pass needs to be actived

Oh hi, I bought 12 month membership and $50 Xbox gift card but got a message saying ''This code is not yet active. Contact the merchant to active this code'' D:

First make sure you punched the codes in first, take your time don't rush! If yet still not working yes you haft to contact the merchant to make sure anything wasn't redeemed, make sure you always remind any merchant to activate
before you get the card.

My game pass said the code is not yet active and contact the merchant to activate this code.

What if u forgot to tell them can u try to activate it without going bck to the store?

Hello Molaco

My name is Jonny and I will be assisting you today!

First, thank you so much for contacting us regarding your inquiry/ concern.

Cards are activated at the time of purchase. This isn't done by Xbox. The reason it NEEDS to be done at the time of purchase is simple. People would be able to stack up a ton of cards and walk out with them and then contact Xbox with this same scenario.

You will need to take your bill of sale back to the merchant and have them activate it by following the activation process.

However, if you do have the bill of sale and all numbers match on the cards barcode and the receipt, then I can escalate this ticket for you so those numbers can be matched up and the card can be investigated.

But, i highly reccomend you ask the retailer you bought it from to actually activate it. You aren't refunding it so the "all sales final" will NOT matter. You may want to speak with their manager as you arent asking for a refund. You are requesting something you purchased.