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This bundle extends both Microsoft 365 Family and NordVPN Basic by one year, and the redemption process can also trigger extra months when recurring billing is turned on. It stands out as a way to stack Microsoft coverage and VPN service in one purchase, with some comparing it favorably to older family bundle prices and conversion tricks. The main caution is activation reliability, since Microsoft redemption errors and a few invalid key reports appeared alongside warnings about auto renewal settings. A useful option if you want to stretch existing subscriptions further.
People who want to stack subscription time, because turning on recurring billing can add three extra months and one redemption reached a 15-month extension.
People who dislike subscription auto-renewal management, because VPN billing can be sneaky and may require turning off auto-renew and removing payment details.
Some redemptions have failed with Microsoft account errors such as "TokenNotInRedeemableState," "Sorry, we can't set up your account right now," and "StackBlockedDueToOrderPendingChangeRecord." Microsoft Support said it was an ongoing issue and offered a one-month extension while it is being worked on.
Yes. A 12-month Personal plan can convert to about 9 months of Family time, and one report says the bundle also worked as a Personal-to-Family conversion with 12 months of Personal equaling 9 months of Family.
Yes. Adding a payment card and enabling recurring billing can add 3 extra months, and one redemption ended up as a 15-month extension after the bonus months were applied.
Yes. Auto-renew should be turned off and the saved credit card removed after activation to avoid unwanted renewal charges, especially for NordVPN and Norton subscriptions.
I'm pretty sure this was $79 for 12+3 months at my last renewal bundled with some Norton or something else.
Was that before or after Microsoft raised prices? I got caught between specials on renewal this summer and was barely able to get a discount, so I'm going to extend at this price. I don't need, but I can use, NordVPN.
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Was that before or after Microsoft raised prices? I got caught between specials on renewal this summer and was barely able to get a discount, so I'm going to extend at this price. I don't need, but I can use, NordVPN.
You'll probably have to wait until next summer, assuming they ever offer it again. Microsoft seems to be raising prices for 365. The best deals seem to occur in early summer, in my experience.
I've bought this from Newegg before with good results but now there are five of six reviews saying that the key wasn't valid and there was no way they could get a refund. Does anyone know how to prevent this? Thanks.
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This bundle extends both Microsoft 365 Family and NordVPN Basic by one year, and the redemption process can also trigger extra months when recurring billing is turned on. It stands out as a way to stack Microsoft coverage and VPN service in one purchase, with some comparing it favorably to older family bundle prices and conversion tricks. The main caution is activation reliability, since Microsoft redemption errors and a few invalid key reports appeared alongside warnings about auto renewal settings. A useful option if you want to stretch existing subscriptions further.
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Some redemptions have failed with Microsoft account errors such as "TokenNotInRedeemableState," "Sorry, we can't set up your account right now," and "StackBlockedDueToOrderPendingChangeRecord." Microsoft Support said it was an ongoing issue and offered a one-month extension while it is being worked on.
Yes. A 12-month Personal plan can convert to about 9 months of Family time, and one report says the bundle also worked as a Personal-to-Family conversion with 12 months of Personal equaling 9 months of Family.
Yes. Adding a payment card and enabling recurring billing can add 3 extra months, and one redemption ended up as a 15-month extension after the bonus months were applied.
Yes. Redeeming the bundle adds 1 year to both the Microsoft 365 Family subscription and the NordVPN subscription.
Yes. Auto-renew should be turned off and the saved credit card removed after activation to avoid unwanted renewal charges, especially for NordVPN and Norton subscriptions.
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Also for the nordvpn, does that allow extending the sub too?
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Also for the nordvpn, does that allow extending the sub too?
Also for the nordvpn, does that allow extending the sub too?
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Now that MS has us hooked on it, they've stopped subsidizing the service.
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Also for the nordvpn, does that allow extending the sub too?
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