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Microsoft employs various schemes to stop Edge users from switching to Chrome, and the latest includes financial rewards for sticking with the browser.
As spotted by Windows Latest, select users who search on Bing within Microsoft Edge for a link to download Google Chrome are now shown an offer to stay with the browser. It gives users 1,300 Microsoft Rewards points, which can be redeemed for gift cards (examples include Amazon, Roblox, and Spotify) or donated to one of over 2 million nonprofits.
You can also use Microsoft Rewards points to extend Windows 10 access through October 2026.
However, the offer isn’t appearing for everyone. When we followed the steps, Bing simply displayed a pop-up that noted, "Microsoft Edge runs on the same technology as Chrome, with the added trust of Microsoft," along with a prompt to "Browse securely now." That took us through a series of slides that touted the benefits of Edge, including a built-in VPN, AI personalization, and the opportunity to earn rewards.
If you use Edge, it’s worth checking to see if you’re able to claim the Reward Points. Search Bing for any Chrome-related term, and you'll see the notification at the top of your search results. According to Windows Latest, this won't work for alternative browsers such as Opera or Brave, or new AI-powered alternatives such as Perplexity’s Comet or OpenAI’s Atlas.