Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

12-Month Microsoft 365 Family w/ Auto-Renewal (6 People) + $50 Amazon Gift Card Expired

$93
$149.99
(Digital Download)
+46 Deal Score
29,624 Views
Amazon has 12-Month Microsoft 365 Family Subscription w/ Auto-Renewal (Up to 6 People; Digital PC/Mac Download) + $50 Amazon Gift Card for $92.95. Shipping is free for the physical gift card.

Thanks to Community Member phoinix for finding this deal.

Includes
  • 12-Month Microsoft 365 Family w/ Auto-Renewal (Up to 6 People)
  • $50 Amazon Gift Card in a Mini Envelope (shipped via mail)
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited August 25, 2022 at 01:44 AM by
Features:
  • WHAT'S INCLUDED: Microsoft 365 Family 12 month subscription with auto-renewal for digital download and $50 Amazon Gift Card delivered by mail
  • Gift Card is affixed inside a mini envelope. Gift Card has no fees and no expiration date. The Gift Card you receive may not have the denomination displayed on the actual gift card.
  • With 12 months of Microsoft 365 for up to six people, you and your family can have the tools to create, organize, and get things done.
  • Bring out your best with premium Office apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Your subscription includes 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage for each person you share with, so they can easily access, edit, and share files and photos across all devices.
  • Keep it all together with Outlook, an ad free app for your email, calendars, to do lists and contacts with security tools that keep your information protected.
  • Empower your family with advanced features in the Family Safety mobile app.
  • Gives you the flexibility to use multiple PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones and Android phones.
  • Microsoft 365 is an annual, auto-renewing subscription

Customer reviews:
★★★★ / 503 global ratings

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08NYWXPCS [amazon.com]

Deal history:

in Software (5)
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.
Deal
Score
+46
29,624 Views
$93
$149.99
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more. If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.

Community Wiki

Last Edited by pdinc August 25, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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!

==================

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

This is correct.

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.
Remember, you can extend your 365 subscription for up to 5 years. If you purchased this from Amazon before, check your Amazon subscriptions to see when your Microsoft 365 subscription ends

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Dec 2006
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 843 Posts
106 Reputation
dczyz
08-25-2022 at 12:45 PM.
08-25-2022 at 12:45 PM.
Tempted, but my family if 7 people so really hate how these offers limit that.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Aug 2010
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,763 Posts
288 Reputation
gamingdroid
08-25-2022 at 12:51 PM.
08-25-2022 at 12:51 PM.
Quote from LeasedJet :
Renewals will be @ $93 if you subscribe under this deal.
Cheaper to do the stacking deal then. Buy 5-years of personal. Wait one month after activating them all and upgrade to Family.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Feb 2009
L3: Novice
> bubble2 232 Posts
120 Reputation
heyyitsrobert
08-25-2022 at 12:52 PM.
08-25-2022 at 12:52 PM.
Quote from MartinM7672 :
Free with 2$ .edu account

Free where?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2011
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 409 Posts
129 Reputation
bawaji
08-25-2022 at 02:12 PM.
08-25-2022 at 02:12 PM.
Thanks OP!

Better deal than the personal (single license) version currently. Just in time for renewal end of month. Hope there is no issue renewing the Personal version with this Family version!

P.S.: I have a few days left on my Personal version subscription through Amazon. If I click on the "Cancel Subscription" button, will it get cancelled right away or when it is supposed to be due in a few days? I plan to switch to the Family version after the Personal version expires but want to make sure I don't get charged for the Personal version automatically too!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by bawaji August 25, 2022 at 02:21 PM.
Joined Jun 2004
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 310 Posts
58 Reputation
gotk
08-25-2022 at 02:29 PM.
08-25-2022 at 02:29 PM.
Quote from kirkhilles :
Wow, a lot of drama here and I'm not really sure the reasoning.
I have NOT had anyway say "I got a similar deal directly from Microsoft.com". You guys are acting like it's $5 off instead of being less than half the price.
If you prefer to have Newegg "Hijack" your account,
I get that you don't understand the concern, but I think it's helpful that people bring up the concern. The thing is, you can buy it from places like NewEgg and Costco who have sales very similar to this one, and they DON'T take over the management of your account like Amazon and Best Buy do. Buying from Amazon once means you can't take advantage of the other deals if they end up being better than Amazon in any given year without a specific hassle (possibly waiting for expiration) to do so.

Quote from LeasedJet :
Reminder that it's better to sign up for this subscription when the price is lower and lock in your renewal rate at the low price rather than doing these bonus gift card deals because your renewal rate will be be based on the full price.

And for the tax conscious, the purchase shows up on the receipt as a separate $50 gift card and a ~$43 software licensing purchase, so you're not able to claim the full $93+ purchase.
I'm curious about this -- how do you get a cheaper renewal rate? I haven't seen that kind of sale. Also, when you're talking about taxes, are you buying this as a business expense or something? On the bright side, they don't charge sales tax on the gift card portion.

Quote from dczyz :
Tempted, but my family if 7 people so really hate how these offers limit that.
I know that feeling. Fortunately my kids are spread out. The oldest is leaving the house, and the youngest can't use this yet. You may have tougher choices.

I'm tempted because my prime day gift card credit expires in a couple days, and this would work for that, but I'm still not sure it's worth getting locked into Amazon.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2007
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 957 Posts
147 Reputation
eric_cartman
08-25-2022 at 04:50 PM.
08-25-2022 at 04:50 PM.
Quote from kkumar3 :
True but Amazon has been providing best discount for years so I am not worried about that

Yeah Amazon offered a $59.99 auto renewal rate a couple years ago and I thought that was a decent deal.
The gift card is good on this but I'm guessing it'll renew at the $90 rate.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2011
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,185 Posts
862 Reputation
wspfan
08-25-2022 at 05:00 PM.
08-25-2022 at 05:00 PM.
Loaded up years ago from a deal on here!!! I'd wait for a pricing mistake or Black Friday deal!!

I'm good for a while:

1331 Days Remaining

Expires April 17, 2026
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Nov 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 57 Posts
14 Reputation
wankeye
08-25-2022 at 05:00 PM.
08-25-2022 at 05:00 PM.
I'm just shocked people would want Microsoft Office for personal use... and amazed that so many folks buy into their subscription at these insane prices.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2011
L9: Master
> bubble2 4,185 Posts
862 Reputation
wspfan
08-25-2022 at 05:01 PM.
08-25-2022 at 05:01 PM.
Quote from eric_cartman :
Yeah Amazon offered a $59.99 auto renewal rate a couple years ago and I thought that was a decent deal.
The gift card is good on this but I'm guessing it'll renew at the $90 rate.
That $59.99 was for personal NOT family plan!!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2007
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 957 Posts
147 Reputation
eric_cartman
08-25-2022 at 05:17 PM.
08-25-2022 at 05:17 PM.
Quote from wspfan :
That $59.99 was for personal NOT family plan!!

Wrong! Mine is $59.99 family plan up to 6 people. I just checked. And it just renewed in June at that price.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2015
New User
> bubble2 8 Posts
10 Reputation
leatita
08-25-2022 at 05:45 PM.
08-25-2022 at 05:45 PM.
Quote from Virtual69 :
Really? I'm still using my HUP 2010!
same here

Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2006
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,656 Posts
244 Reputation
eegorr
08-25-2022 at 06:40 PM.
08-25-2022 at 06:40 PM.
Quote from kkumar3 :
Cancel the auto renewal and it should show the correct expiry
Help! My problem is now I have 2 subscriptions: my original that expires on November 28th and a new subscription that expires a year from today! What can I do to extend my original subscription instead? I did use a different payment method this time, could that be the problem?

Update: I was looking in the app when I saw this. When I look at subscriptions on the Amazon site in a browser there is a button to activate the second subscription. If I activate it will the expiration date of my original subscription be extended by a year?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by eegorr August 25, 2022 at 07:17 PM.
Joined Aug 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 102 Posts
14 Reputation
dealsnip3r
08-25-2022 at 09:23 PM.
08-25-2022 at 09:23 PM.
Can i buy this and not activate until later? If i buy 3 licenses, do i get $120 in Amazon gc? Just curious as i font have a use for 365 yet but will eventually
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by dealsnip3r August 25, 2022 at 09:26 PM.
Joined Apr 2013
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 93 Posts
117 Reputation
draurora
08-25-2022 at 09:53 PM.
08-25-2022 at 09:53 PM.
Quote from eegorr :
Help! My problem is now I have 2 subscriptions: my original that expires on November 28th and a new subscription that expires a year from today! What can I do to extend my original subscription instead? I did use a different payment method this time, could that be the problem?

Update: I was looking in the app when I saw this. When I look at subscriptions on the Amazon site in a browser there is a button to activate the second subscription. If I activate it will the expiration date of my original subscription be extended by a year?
Post # 47 is what i followed:
https://slickdeals.net/f/15999613-deal-of-the-day-microsoft-365-family-12-month-subscription-with-auto-renewal-pc-mac-download-50-amazon-gift-card-92-95-amazon?p=157197211#post157197211
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined May 2006
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,656 Posts
244 Reputation
eegorr
08-26-2022 at 02:52 AM.
08-26-2022 at 02:52 AM.

Thanks. So I need to cancel the auto-renewal for the first subscription before I activate the new one?

I canceled my current subscription effective November 28th, but it's not letting me activate the new one because the old one is still active and being shared. I guess I'll just have to wait a few months until the first one expires, unless someone else has an idea of what to try.

Why is this so difficult? Amazon was already managing my subscription, seems like it should extend my old one automatically!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by eegorr August 26, 2022 at 03:10 AM.
Page 8 of 9
Start the Conversation
 

More Amazon Deals

More Microsoft Deals

Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.