Xbox Game Pass in India: price and how to pay
Ultimate ₹1,089/mo · ≈ $11.37 · verified 2026-08-29
Source · verified 2026-08-29
India is now one of Game Pass's better-value markets: we verify Ultimate at INR 1,089/mo ($11.37, about 50% below US) as of 29 Aug 2026 — notable because Microsoft hiked Indian pricing in October 2025 and then cut it back in April 2026, leaving today's rate well below where the 2025 peak sat. Payment is the friendly part: while Microsoft wants cards matching the India region, the practical cardless route is Xbox gift-card codes funded over UPI through JioGames and similar retail channels, redeemed straight into your Microsoft account balance.
Payment in India
- Local card
- Play gift card
- Apple gift card
Official vendor page for India. Recurring Ultimate after any intro. A VPN often fails at signup. Pay with a method this merchant accepts in this country.
How to subscribe
- 1Subscribe on xbox.com or the Xbox app with an India-issued Visa/Mastercard — enable online/international transactions in your banking app first if it declines.
- 2Cardless: buy Xbox gift-card codes via JioGames (paying with UPI), redeem them at microsoft.com/redeemcode, and set the subscription to draw from your Microsoft account balance.
- 3Keep enough balance ahead of renewal day — Game Pass lapses rather than warning you twice, and re-subscribing can lose intro pricing.
Questions
How much is Xbox Game Pass in India?
Ultimate $11.37/mo as of 2026-08-29. Source linked on the page.
Which payment methods work for Xbox Game Pass in India?
The "Payment in India" section above lists each method we could confirm for this storefront, with the dated note underneath explaining how billing actually works there.
What happened with Game Pass pricing in India recently?
Microsoft raised Indian prices around October 2025, then reduced them again in April 2026. Our INR 1,089 Ultimate verification reflects the post-cut pricing — guides quoting either the pre-hike or peak-hike numbers are out of date.
How do I pay for Game Pass in India without a credit card?
UPI-funded Xbox gift cards: JioGames and other authorized retailers sell codes you pay for via UPI, then redeem into your Microsoft account balance. Recurring billing pulls from that balance each month — the standard cardless setup for Indian subscribers.
Is Game Pass Ultimate cheaper in India than the US?
Yes, meaningfully — $11.37 equivalent versus the US list at our August 29, 2026 check, roughly half price. Combined with UPI gift-card funding, it's one of the smoother cheap-market setups we track.
