Despite Netflix dominating streaming, Hulu stands out with exclusive TV shows you won't find elsewhere—often surpassing Amazon Prime Video for on-demand content.
Hulu ended its free tier in 2016, but there's a legitimate workaround to watch without paying monthly: Microsoft Rewards. I've used this method reliably for years to cover my Hulu Basic subscription.
Note: This covers Hulu Basic (with ads and on-demand library access). Gift cards can also offset Hulu + Live TV costs for 50+ live channels.
This program, formerly Bing Rewards, lets you earn points by searching with Bing. Redeem them for Hulu gift cards, Microsoft products, Xbox gear, Amazon cards, or charity donations.
It's effortless—search the web as usual and rack up rewards. Here's how to start:
Once enrolled and signed in, head to the Rewards redeem page. Look for the $25 Hulu eGift Card, which costs 28,000 points.
Click Redeem Reward twice to confirm.
Email delivery brings your code. Log into Hulu, visit the gift redemption page, and enter it.
Your balance covers the next bill first; any excess charges your payment method. Hulu's ad-supported plan is $7.99/month (recently lowered), ad-free $17.99—expect to cover the basic plan after ~3 months of points.
For value seekers, snag the $25 Hulu card for just 26,250 points:
It's identical to Microsoft's—redeem on Hulu as above.
Earn via three daily methods:
Up to 150 points/day (30 x 5-point Bing searches while signed in). Set Bing as default in your browser for seamless earning—I've done this for years without missing a day. Windows taskbar/Cortana counts too. Edge adds 20 bonus points (up to 170 total).
Up to 100 points/day (20 x 5-point searches). Set Bing default on phone browsers. Tablets count as desktop; use the Bing app.
10-50 points each for quizzes on trivia, trends, history. Streak bonuses boost totals.
In 30 days: 5,100 desktop + 3,000 mobile + ~600 activities = 8,700 points. Walmart method funds 3 months of basic Hulu. Repeat seamlessly.
Initial hurdle: Save 26,000+ points first (3 months), then it's perpetual.
Hulu's worth it—'90s comedies, originals like The Handmaid's Tale, and pro tips maximize value.
