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Free gift cards: 19 cards you can earn, and the scams to avoid
Free gift cards that are actually real: PlayStation, Netflix, Steam, Amazon, Roblox, Fnac, Decathlon… The Microtaches shop offers 19 cards to redeem with Ops earned from micro-tasks. Prices, compatible countries, value versus withdrawal and scams to avoid: the complete guide.
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How does the shop work?
You complete paid micro-tasks by following the instructions shown; every validated task credits your Ops balance. You then exchange those Ops for gift cards or products in the shop. No purchase is required: your time pays.
- Shop opens from a balance of 1,000 Ops.
- Verified identity required to order (KYC processed within 7 business days at most).
- Code sent by email: orders processed within 2 weeks at most.
- Growing catalogue: you can suggest a new card from the shop.
The full catalogue of 19 gift cards
| Category | Price in Ops | Outside Europe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roblox €10 | Gaming | 1,480 Ops | Yes, worldwide |
| Xbox €15 | Gaming | 2,150 Ops | With conditions |
| Steam €20 | Gaming | 2,720 Ops | With conditions |
| PlayStation €25 | Gaming | 3,450 Ops | With conditions |
| Crunchyroll 3 months | Streaming | 3,400 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Netflix €25 | Streaming | 3,500 Ops | With conditions |
| Spotify 3 months | Streaming | 4,500 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Apple €25 | Apps | 3,390 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Google Play €25 | Apps | 3,430 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Decathlon €25 | Shopping | 3,250 Ops | With conditions |
| Fnac €25 | Shopping | 3,300 Ops | With conditions |
| Zalando €25 | Shopping | 3,300 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| MediaMarkt €25 | Shopping | 3,350 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Bol.com €25 | Shopping | 3,400 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Everywish €25 | Shopping | 3,400 Ops | With conditions |
| Amazon €25 | Shopping | 3,420 Ops | With conditions |
| Paysafecard €20 | Payment | 2,800 Ops | With conditions |
| Transcash €20 | Payment | 2,800 Ops | No, issuing country only |
| Wonderbox €25 | Leisure | 3,450 Ops | With conditions |
Prices shown in the shop when this guide was updated. Click a card for its detailed guide (redeeming, countries, validity).
| Ops | |
|---|---|
| Roblox €10 | 1,480 Ops |
| Xbox €15 | 2,150 Ops |
| Steam €20 | 2,720 Ops |
| Paysafecard €20 | 2,800 Ops |
| Transcash €20 | 2,800 Ops |
| Decathlon €25 | 3,250 Ops |
| Fnac €25 | 3,300 Ops |
| Zalando €25 | 3,300 Ops |
| MediaMarkt €25 | 3,350 Ops |
| Apple €25 | 3,390 Ops |
| Bol.com €25 | 3,400 Ops |
| Crunchyroll 3 months | 3,400 Ops |
| Everywish €25 | 3,400 Ops |
| Amazon €25 | 3,420 Ops |
| Google Play €25 | 3,430 Ops |
| PlayStation €25 | 3,450 Ops |
| Wonderbox €25 | 3,450 Ops |
| Netflix €25 | 3,500 Ops |
| Spotify 3 months | 4,500 Ops |
Which card to choose for your country?
Shop cards are issued in euros for European countries. That does not guarantee use everywhere: your account country, its currency or delivery matter. Of the 19 cards, 1 is confirmed worldwide, 10 work outside Europe with conditions and 8 are limited to their issuing country.
| cards | |
|---|---|
| Yes, worldwide | 1 |
| With conditions | 10 |
| No, issuing country only | 8 |
- France and the euro area: all cards can work; retailer cards (the Fnac card, the Decathlon card, the Zalando card, the Everywish card) target France.
- Belgium and the Netherlands: the Bol.com card and the MediaMarkt card, checking the issuing country.
- Africa, the Caribbean, Asia: the Roblox card works everywhere; the Steam card, the Netflix card or the Xbox card depend on your account currency. If you want money, a mobile money withdrawal is often simpler (see below).
Free gift cards: safe methods and scams to avoid
A “free” gift card never appears by magic: someone pays for it. The only safe methods are those where you exchange something real for it, like your time on a rewards or micro-task platform, or loyalty points earned on purchases you were going to make anyway. Everything else (code generators, “gifts” in exchange for your login, cards you unlock by paying fees) is a scam.
- Good sign:The card comes from the brand itself or an official retailer.
- Good sign:You get it for real effort (tasks, surveys) or loyalty points.
- Good sign:The site shows who runs it, its terms and a clear price in points.
- Warning sign:A “generator” promises a valid code in seconds.
- Warning sign:You are asked for your Amazon, PlayStation, Apple or Google login.
- Warning sign:You must pay fees or “top up” an account to unlock the card.
- Warning sign:Someone demands to be paid in gift cards (fine, bill, debt).
Why redeem in the shop rather than withdraw?
The reference rate is €0.0082 per Ops in the shop versus €0.0042 when withdrawn. In practice, 1,000 Ops withdrawn as cash give €4.20, while as a gift card they represent between €6.76 and €7.69 of purchases depending on the card.
| € | |
|---|---|
| Decathlon €25 | €7.69 |
| Fnac €25 | €7.58 |
| Zalando €25 | €7.58 |
| MediaMarkt €25 | €7.46 |
| Apple €25 | €7.37 |
| Bol.com €25 | €7.35 |
| Everywish €25 | €7.35 |
| Steam €20 | €7.35 |
| Amazon €25 | €7.31 |
| Google Play €25 | €7.29 |
| PlayStation €25 | €7.25 |
| Wonderbox €25 | €7.25 |
| Netflix €25 | €7.14 |
| Paysafecard €20 | €7.14 |
| Transcash €20 | €7.14 |
| Xbox €15 | €6.98 |
| Roblox €10 | €6.76 |
| Cash withdrawal | €4.20 |
Prefer money? Withdrawal methods
Your Ops can be withdrawn to a bank account, a mobile money account or an online wallet. Bank transfer is available from the usual minimum; MVola, Orange Money, Wave, MTN MoMo, PayPal, Skrill and Neteller are available from 25,000 Ops; Revolut and Crypto are coming soon.
| Type | Availability | Where it is used | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (IBAN) | Bank | Available from the usual minimum | Bank account with an IBAN, in Europe or elsewhere (fixed fee outside Europe) |
| MVola | Mobile money | Available from 25,000 Ops | Madagascar |
| Orange Money | Mobile money | Available from 25,000 Ops | Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, DR Congo… |
| Wave | Mobile money | Available from 25,000 Ops | Senegal, Ivory Coast, Mali, Burkina Faso… |
| MTN MoMo | Mobile money | Available from 25,000 Ops | Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Benin, Guinea, Congo, Ghana… |
| PayPal | Online wallet | Available from 25,000 Ops | Countries where PayPal lets you receive money |
| Skrill | Online wallet | Available from 25,000 Ops | International online wallet |
| Neteller | Online wallet | Available from 25,000 Ops | International online wallet |
| Revolut | Neobank | Coming soon (no date yet) | Coming soon |
| Crypto | Cryptocurrency | Coming soon (no date yet) | Coming soon |
Methods shown on the Withdrawals page of your Microtaches account. Countries listed are examples where the service is common.
Frequently asked questions
- Which gift cards are available?
- 19 cards: Amazon, Apple, Bol.com, Crunchyroll, Decathlon, Everywish, Fnac, Google Play, MediaMarkt, Netflix, Paysafecard, PlayStation, Roblox, Spotify, Steam, Transcash, Wonderbox, Xbox, Zalando. The catalogue may change.
- How much is an Ops worth in the shop?
- The reference rate is €0.0082 per Ops in the shop, versus €0.0042 when withdrawn. Each card's price may differ slightly from that rate.
- Can the cards be used outside France?
- It depends on the card: the Roblox card works everywhere, others depend on your account country or currency, and some are limited to their issuing country. The table above shows it for each one.
- How long until I receive a card?
- Orders are processed within 2 weeks at most, once your identity is verified.
- Can I suggest a new card?
- Yes, a suggestion button is available in the shop.
- Can I receive money instead of a card?
- Yes, by bank transfer, mobile money or online wallet under the conditions on the Withdrawals page.
- How can I get a free gift card without getting scammed?
- By exchanging it for real effort: tasks or surveys on an identifiable platform, or loyalty points. On Microtaches, you earn Ops with short tasks and redeem them in the shop, with no purchase at all.
- Do free gift card generators exist?
- No. No tool can create a valid code: these sites try to steal your login, install malware or make you pay. Also walk away from anyone asking to be paid in gift cards.
Read next: earning Amazon and Netflix gift cards, converting your Ops into euros and the Ops → euros calculator.
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- Free Decathlon gift card: €25 of sports gearRunning shoes, football kit or bike accessories: the €25 Decathlon card is one of the cheapest in the Microtaches shop. It is earned with Ops from micro-tasks and used in France, including overseas departments.
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