Ancestry Coupons

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  • FREE TRIAL

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    Sign Up & Get Free Trial For 14 Days

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    Up to $60 Off With 6 Month Membership

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    DNA Kit From $59

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    DNA + Traits Kit Just $69

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    Search the Online Historical Newspapers Collection

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Rewards & Membership

Ancestry does not advertise a points or loyalty program. Its memberships are paid plans: Family History (US records), World Explorer (US and international records, over 70 billion), and All Access (adds Newspapers.com and Fold3 military records, plus up to 4 additional accounts). Traits and DNA by Parent features unlock when you pair a DNA kit with a membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ancestry have a free trial, and how do I avoid being charged?

Yes, new users get a 14 day free trial. Cancel at least 2 days before the trial ends or your paid subscription begins, and note that each user is eligible for one free trial.

Can I get a refund on an Ancestry membership?

Monthly subscriptions are not refundable, but you keep access until the paid period ends. For memberships billed upfront for longer than a month, you can cancel for a full refund within the first 14 days if the membership did not start with a trial, and refunds are not available after renewal.

Can I return an AncestryDNA kit?

Yes, if you request a refund and return the kit within 60 days of ordering. Ancestry deducts a $15 processing fee and does not refund shipping or processing charges. Bundles must be returned as a complete package within 60 days.

What does the $1 membership cost after 3 months?

Your World Explorer subscription renews at $99.95 every 3 months, and All Access renews at $149 every 3 months, until you cancel. The $1 offer is limited to one per user and is not available to anyone who previously redeemed it.

How do I cancel my Ancestry subscription?

Log in to your Account Settings page or contact Ancestry support. Monthly subscriptions must be cancelled at least 2 business days before the renewal date, and cancelling keeps your access through the period you have already paid for.

Can I pause my Ancestry subscription instead of cancelling?

Where available, you can delay your renewal payment for up to 2 months, once per billing cycle. You lose access to paid content during the pause, and your subscription reactivates automatically at the end of it.

How long do AncestryDNA results take?

In most cases you will have results within 6 weeks after the lab receives your saliva sample. The kit includes a prepaid return mailer, and lab times may run longer during busy periods.

Saving Guide

Start the Trial on the Plan You Would Keep
If you do not cancel, your subscription starts when the 14 days end, and each user gets only one free trial. Pick the plan you would realistically keep and set a reminder for 2 days before the trial ends.

Do the Monthly Math Before Taking the $1 Offer
After the first 3 months, World Explorer renews at $99.95 per quarter, about $33.32 per month, and All Access at $149 per quarter, about $49.67 per month. If you only need US records, Family History from $24.99 a month may cost less than renewing World Explorer.

Skip the Traits Add-On if You Take the Membership Bundle
Traits cost $20 more with the kit alone, but the $100 World Explorer bundle includes them with membership. Customers who purchased Traits keep access if they cancel, so the add-on matters mainly if you plan to cancel soon.

Split All Access Across Up to Five People
All Access includes the purchaser plus up to 4 additional accounts. At $149 per quarter, five people sharing pay about $29.80 each every 3 months, but if the purchaser cancels during the refund window, everyone loses access.

Buy the Kit Directly for the 60 Day Return
Ancestry's 60 day refund covers kits bought on its own site. If you buy from Amazon, Walmart, Target.com, or Legacy.com, those sellers handle the refund instead.

Shopping Guide

Decide Between Records and DNA
Family History memberships give you records and a family tree, while AncestryDNA reveals origins across 3,600+ places and finds DNA matches. Each works alone, but together they let you connect matches to ancestors.

Know Which DNA Features Need a Membership
A kit alone includes Ancestral Origins and DNA Matches. DNA by Parent and Traits unlock with a membership, and the membership tier also decides whether you get international records, Newspapers.com, and Fold3.

Consider Digitization for Family Keepsakes
iMemories by Ancestry digitizes home videos, audio tapes, photos, and documents and adds them to your gallery. AncestryPreserve kits are not refundable, and neither is the custom digitization payment once the quote is paid.

Choose Gift Memberships or Gift Cards by Refund Rules
A gift membership can be cancelled by the purchaser for a full refund within 30 days of purchase or before the gift start date, whichever comes first. Gift cards never expire, but all gift card sales are final.

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