Aka Ms: Activatexbox

: If the page loads but you don't see a place to enter the code, ensure you are in the correct section: Home > Apps and games > Xbox services > Xbox development consoles .

If you prefer the console method:

Microsoft employs regional coding to manage pricing tiers and release schedules. The activation portal checks the geo-location of the user’s account against the region encoded in the digital card. Attempting to activate a North American code on a European account via aka.ms/activatexbox will typically result in an error, preventing region-hopping for cheaper pricing. aka ms activatexbox