I had an amazon managed 365 account and was able to unlink last month to extend through a new device purchase. The option exists under the my subscriptions page.
=========================
WARNING: Redemption of this code purchased from Amazon against an existing subscription managed by a Microsoft account (via redeem.microsoft.com) will extend the existing term, BUT will transfer management of the subscription to Amazon. You will no longer be able to see expiration information under your Microsoft account.
I am unsure how to safely return the subscription control back to Microsoft.
Edit: CONFIRMED with Microsoft CSR that the subscription cannot be returned to Microsoft before expiration and any keys obtained through other retailers or as gifts CANNOT be applied to this account.
Continuing to investigate - some Slickdealers had similar experiences with BestBuy and were able to return to MS in some way. However, an Amazon held subscription does appear to be locked in for the duration (as far as I can tell)
If you have a subscription several years in the future and you value your consumer freedom, STAY AWAY!
==================
Item 1 of 6
Item 1 of 6
expiredphoinix | Staff posted Aug 25, 2022 7:03 AM
12-Month Microsoft 365 Family w/ Auto-Renewal (6 People) + $50 Amazon Gift Card
$93
$150
38% off
(Digital Download)at Amazon
Top Comments
Don't do it! Amazon hijacks your M365 subscription! You're better off going through Microsoft so any account and billing management is done by, you know, the provider of the service themselves.
I made this same mistake years ago and had to go through Amazon to remove their control over my subscription before I was able to pay and extend my service without going through Amazon.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
124 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
If I bought this and switched to family would I get credit for the personal? will it merge?
If I bought this and switched to family would I get credit for the personal? will it merge?
I see this on microsoft page:
Moving from Microsoft 365 Personal to Microsoft 365 Family:
Current subscription: You have 6 months left on your Microsoft 365 Personal subscription.
New subscription: You buy a 12-month subscription to Microsoft 365 Family using the same Microsoft account as your Microsoft 365 Personal subscription.
Result: Your existing subscription is immediately converted to Microsoft 365 Family and will renew in 18 months, not 12. Microsoft 365 Family benefits such as sharing, and Family Safety are available immediately after you make this switch.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank BobbyDelatroit
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!