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How to View Microsoft Purchase History (Orders, Subscriptions, and Receipts)

Learn how to view your Microsoft purchase history including app purchases, subscriptions, Xbox content, and hardware orders. Find receipts, request refunds, and manage billing.

4 min readUpdated January 2025

Your Microsoft purchase history contains records of all your Microsoft Store purchases, subscriptions, Xbox content, and hardware orders. This guide shows you how to access your complete purchase history and manage your orders.

View All Purchase History

  1. Go to account.microsoft.com/billing/orders
  2. Sign in with your Microsoft account
  3. View your complete order history

The order history page shows:

  • Order date and number
  • Product name and type
  • Payment amount
  • Order status

Filter and Search Orders

Use filters to find specific purchases:

FilterShows
AllEverything purchased with this account
Apps & gamesMicrosoft Store apps, PC and Xbox games
Movies & TVVideo purchases and rentals
Devices & hardwareSurface, Xbox, accessories, physical products
SubscriptionsMicrosoft 365, Xbox Game Pass, etc.
OtherGift cards, add-ons, in-app purchases

Date range: Select time periods (last 3 months, last year, etc.) to narrow results.


View Order Details and Receipts

  1. Find the order in your history
  2. Click on the order to expand details
  3. View:
    • Full item description
    • Payment method used
    • Tax information
    • Download/access links
  4. Click Print or Save as PDF for a receipt

View Subscription History

For recurring subscriptions:

  1. Go to account.microsoft.com/services
  2. View all active and expired subscriptions
  3. Click a subscription to see:
    • Start date
    • Next billing date
    • Payment history
    • Auto-renewal status

Common Subscriptions

  • Microsoft 365 Personal/Family
  • Xbox Game Pass / Game Pass Ultimate
  • OneDrive storage plans
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro

View Xbox Purchase History

Xbox game and content purchases appear in the main order history. You can also view them on Xbox:

On Xbox Console

  1. Press the Xbox button
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings
  3. Select Account > Payment & billing
  4. Choose Order history

On Xbox Website

  1. Go to xbox.com
  2. Sign in and click your profile
  3. Select Microsoft account
  4. Navigate to Order history

View Payment Methods

  1. Go to account.microsoft.com/billing/payments
  2. View saved payment methods:
    • Credit/debit cards
    • PayPal
    • Bank accounts
    • Microsoft account balance
  3. See which payment method is used for each subscription

Request a Refund

Eligible purchases can be refunded:

  1. Go to your order history
  2. Find the purchase
  3. Click Request a refund (if available)
  4. Select reason for refund
  5. Submit request

Refund Eligibility

Product TypeRefund WindowConditions
Apps14 daysUnused or minimal use
Games14 days / 2 hoursUnder 2 hours gameplay
Movies (purchased)14 daysUnwatched
Hardware30 daysUnopened or defective
SubscriptionsVariesContact support

Download Purchased Content

Apps and Games

  1. Open Microsoft Store on Windows
  2. Click your profile icon
  3. Select My Library
  4. Find purchased items and click Install

Xbox Games

  1. Open My games & apps
  2. Go to Full library
  3. Select All owned games
  4. Choose game and install

Export Purchase History

For record-keeping or taxes:

  • There's no built-in export feature
  • Manual method: Print each receipt as PDF
  • Support request: Contact Microsoft support for comprehensive records
  • Email receipts: Search your email for "Microsoft Store" order confirmations

Troubleshooting Missing Purchases

  • Check the right account: Sign in with the account used for purchase
  • Check email: Search for order confirmation to identify the account
  • Family purchases: Appear in the purchaser's account, not shared accounts
  • Business purchases: May be in a separate work/school account
  • Gift redemptions: Appear in the recipient's account, not the gifter's

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions

View all purchases at account.microsoft.com/billing/orders. This shows Microsoft Store purchases, Xbox content, app purchases, subscriptions, and hardware orders. Sign in with the Microsoft account used for the purchase to see complete history.

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