How to Buy Xbox Gift Cards with Bancontact in Belgium

How Bancontact Works for This Purchase

Bancontact is not accepted directly at the Microsoft Store or Xbox.com for Belgian shoppers. The route to buy Xbox gift cards with Bancontact runs through digital resellers. Platforms such as Dundle, Startselect, Recharge, and Gamecardsdirect sell Belgian Xbox gift cards denominated in euros and accept Bancontact at checkout. You buy the gift card code from the reseller, receive it by email within seconds, and redeem it on your Microsoft account to add credit. The resulting balance can be spent on games, add-ons, DLC, and eligible content in the Xbox Store, the Microsoft Store on Windows, and on your Xbox console.

Step-by-Step: Buying Xbox Gift Cards with Bancontact

Step 1: Choose a Belgian Reseller

Open a reseller that accepts Bancontact and stocks Belgian Xbox gift cards in euros. Dundle, Startselect, Recharge, and Gamecardsdirect all serve Belgian customers and confirm Bancontact at checkout. Check that the product page shows a Belgian flag or EUR denomination before adding to cart, since codes are region-locked to Belgium.

Step 2: Select Your Denomination

Xbox gift cards are available in denominations from €10 to €100. Pick the amount that covers what you plan to buy. Smaller denominations such as €10 or €15 are useful if you prefer to top up your account balance in stages rather than all at once.

Step 3: Pay with Bancontact

Select Bancontact at checkout. On desktop, the reseller shows a QR code to scan with your banking app (Payconiq by Bancontact or your bank's own app). On mobile, you are redirected to your bank's app directly. Approve the payment, and the transaction completes in seconds without entering card details.

Step 4: Receive Your Code

The 25-character code appears on screen immediately after payment is confirmed. A copy is also sent to your email address. Save the email before entering the code in case you need to re-enter it later.

Step 5: Redeem on Your Microsoft Account

Go to microsoft.com/redeem, sign in with your Microsoft account, and type in the 25-character code. The value is applied to your account balance and becomes available to spend in the Xbox Store, Microsoft Store on Windows, and on your Xbox console.

Fees, Limits, and Availability

Resellers sell Xbox gift cards at face value with no additional Bancontact transaction fee. Recharge and Startselect confirm no surcharge for Bancontact payments (Recharge, 2025; Startselect, 2025). Available denominations range from €10 to €100 depending on the reseller, with common mid-range options at €30, €45, and €75.

Bancontact is a Belgian payment system and requires a Belgian bank account. It is not available to users in Germany, France, or the Netherlands. Dutch shoppers can use iDEAL as an equivalent option at the same resellers.