Wondering how to get free Minecoins? The one dependable way is Microsoft Rewards: you collect points, trade them for a Minecoin code in the Rewards catalog, then redeem that code in Minecraft. Beyond that, the Marketplace has some items that cost zero coins, and Mojang runs the odd official promotion. Everything else, from "free Minecoins generators" to "infinite Minecoins glitch" videos, is a scam or a way to lose your account.
Quick scope check: Minecoins are a Bedrock thing. Java Edition doesn't have them. If you're not sure which edition you've got, my Java vs Bedrock comparison sorts that out.
What Minecoins are and what they cost
Minecoins are the currency for the Minecraft Marketplace: skin packs, texture packs, worlds, mash-ups and add-ons. You can use them on Bedrock on Windows, Xbox, Nintendo, Android, iOS, Chromebook and Amazon Fire. PlayStation calls them Tokens instead, with the same pricing, and you can't convert one into the other.
Here's the official price list for buying them, US prices before tax as of November 2026. Outside the US the prices differ.
| Pack | Total Minecoins (bonus included) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 320 | 320 | $1.99 |
| 960 + 60 bonus | 1,020 | $5.99 |
| 1,600 + 120 bonus | 1,720 | $9.99 |
| 3,200 + 300 bonus | 3,500 | $19.99 |
| 8,000 + 800 bonus | 8,800 | $49.99 |
So 100 Minecoins works out to somewhere around 57 to 62 US cents, depending on the pack. On the official buy page I saw skin packs at 160, 310 and 490 Minecoins and add-ons from 310 up past 1,000. Catalog prices move around, so look at the item before you plan anything.
Method 1: Microsoft Rewards
This is the legit one. Microsoft Rewards is free and comes with a Microsoft account. You earn points by searching with Bing and doing the daily sets, then spend them in the Rewards catalog. As of November 2026, the catalog lists a "Minecraft Digital Code—330 Minecoins" for around 2,500 points, and a bit less if you're a Level 2 member.
Availability varies by region, device and over time, so open your own Rewards catalog and see whether the Minecoin code is there. Some players in some regions report it missing, and that's the first thing to check before you start saving up points.
Step by step
- Sign in to Microsoft Rewards with the Microsoft account you use for Minecraft.
- Earn points. Level 1 members earn on up to 10 Bing searches a day, Level 2 on up to 30. Daily sets and streaks add more. Streaks reset if you miss the daily sets or change your time zone or use a VPN.
- Find the Minecoin code in the catalog and redeem it. No credit card is needed.
- Get the code, don't wait for coins. Nothing shows up in your balance yet. Open your Order History on the Rewards site, click Order Details for the code, or hit Resend to get the email again.
- Redeem it at
minecraft.net/redeem. The 25-digit codes go in the box there. - Open Minecraft signed in with the same Microsoft account.
If the coins don't appear, fully close Minecraft and restart it, sign out and back in, and make sure it's the same account that redeemed the code. Checking your balance on another device helps too. If you're stuck at "I redeemed it and nothing happened", check two things first: the code may still be sitting unredeemed in your email, or you're signed in with a different account.
The limits
- Rules matter. VPNs, VoIP phone numbers, bots and macro searches, or searching from outside your market can block redemption or break the program's rules. Don't automate it.
- Codes are final. You can't swap them for cash and they aren't refundable. They don't expire, though.
- Age rules apply. Accounts for kids under 13 (or the local child age) need parental consent when they're created.
- Gift card swaps are shakier. Points can also be turned into Microsoft or Xbox gift cards, but that money can expire, and balance doesn't always work for Minecoin purchases in-game. The Minecoin code is the clean route.
On Nintendo Switch, check the code first
Mojang changed how Minecoins work on Nintendo. Since October 27, 2026, coins bought on a Nintendo device only work on Nintendo devices, and coins bought elsewhere can't be used for Marketplace purchases there. Coins you owned before that date went into a Legacy Wallet that still works across platforms. If you play on Switch, read the platforms printed on a code before you redeem it, because newer cards may not support Nintendo.
Method 2: free Marketplace content and official promos
The Marketplace has items priced at 0 Minecoins. Open it in-game and sort or filter for free stuff. The selection changes, so it's worth checking back now and then.
Mojang also does the occasional promotion. In July 2026 there was a Marketplace Pass free weekend with no billing info needed. The catch: paid content you grabbed during the promo was removed afterward, and add-on features stopped working. Worlds stayed. If you want to keep something, you buy it with Minecoins. That one's over and there's no schedule for the next, so don't count on another.
The Marketplace Pass itself is a monthly subscription to a rotating catalog, shown on the official page as free for 30 days, then $3.99 a month. It's a fair way to try stuff out, but it bills when the trial ends, so set a reminder to cancel if you don't want it.
Free Minecoin apps
You'll see apps that promise Minecoins or gift cards for playing games or doing tasks. I wouldn't bother. Mojang doesn't list them as a source of Minecoins, and anything asking for your Minecraft login is a hard no.
Free Minecoins generators and glitches: don't
Search for this and the top results are videos with titles like "HOW TO GET FREE MINECOINS GLITCH" and "FREE Infinite Minecoins". Here's the thing: the real ways to get Minecoins are buying them in the app or on minecraft.net, redemption cards, and Microsoft Rewards. That's the list. A site or video offering a fifth way is not one of them.
Red flags:
- It wants your Microsoft or Minecraft login, or a code sent to you
- It asks you to "verify you're human" by completing surveys or installing something
- It promises "infinite" or "unlimited" coins
- It says to download a tool or an APK
If you've already typed your login into one, change your password now. I've written up how these scams work in my pieces on free Minecraft account generators and free Minecraft codes.
For parents
Minecoin purchases are final and can't be refunded, so a kid who buys the wrong pack is stuck with it. If something was charged on minecraft.net that you didn't authorize, contact Microsoft Support. Coins are tied to the Microsoft account, not the device, so a gift card redeemed on your account won't appear on your kid's own account.
One tip: a fixed-value gift card caps the spending. For setting limits, see my guide to Minecraft parental controls, and for what's in the store itself, whether the Marketplace is safe. If the question is really about paying for Minecraft at all, is Minecraft free covers that.
So, can you really get free Minecoins?
Yes, in small amounts. Rewards points for a code is the real route, free Marketplace items fill in the gaps, and a Pass trial lets you sample paid stuff. Anything promising a pile of coins in a minute is after your account.