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[iOS] Microsoft 365 Monthly Subscription: Personal TL₺15,99 (A$0.93), Family TL₺23,99 (A$1.40) @ OneDrive via Apple Türkiye

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[iOS] Microsoft 365 Monthly Subscription: Personal TL₺15,99 (A$0.93), Family TL₺23,99 (A$1.40) @ OneDrive via Apple Türkiye

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I Smell Pennies on 08/02/2023 - 12:48 microsoft.com (1948 clicks)
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Welcome to the ultimate guide of Microsoft 365 subscriptions

No VPN needed. Requires Apple Türkiye ID.

I know many of you use Microsoft 365 applications and OneDrive for storage and since Australian prices are pretty ridiculous, I had to find an alternate solution (and I did - TR pricing is 91% off AU pricing). This is probably an error, as it's not meant to be this low - and what's the catch? You only get these prices by subscribing via the Microsoft OneDrive app.

If you don't know what Microsoft 365 is, then it includes Access to the latest updates, Multiple devices and platforms, Ongoing technical support, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Microsoft Editor, Microsoft Defender, Clipchamp, OneDrive Clound Storage, Microsoft Family Safety, Microsoft Teams, Access (PC only), Publisher (for PC only), Microsoft Forms & Skype. Most of these features are unavailable for the Standalone Office Home & Student Bundle

Modern problems require modern solutions. Like Youtube, Netflix, Discord, Google Drive, Disney, relocating to Turkey is sometimes the best option, with some methods saving over $100 AUD a year (Praying for Türkiye right now IYKYK).

As always, credits to Pricebeat for all the Apple ID related knowledge I've gained from his past posts

All prices in this guide are current as of 19 September 2023.

Available Plans:

You can see all the features of the three tiered Microsoft 365 plans here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/buy/compare-al…

Monthly Subscription Plan	TR Pricing (TL)	AU Conversion (AUD)	AU Pricing Official (AUD)	Savings (AUD)	% Saving	Notes
OneDrive Basic	₺0	A$0	A$0	A$0	100% ;)	What can I say? It's free lol
Microsoft 365 Basic	₺41,99	A$2.45	A$2.99	N/A	N/A	AKA OneDrive 100GB. Just avoid it lol
Microsoft 365 Personal	₺15,99	A$0.93	A$10.00	A$9.07	90.7%
Microsoft 365 Family	₺23,99	A$1.40	A$13.00	A$11.16	89.2%	Best value; no brainer

Note: The Turkey prices above are only obtainable if you subscribe through the Microsoft Onedrive app. All other Microsoft apps will cost you breakeven or more than what Microsoft Australia charges.

Comparing to Turkey prices going through Microsoft's own website:

Monthly Subscription Plan	TR Pricing (TL)	AU Conversion (AUD)	AU Pricing Official (AUD)
Microsoft 365 Personal	₺129,99	A$7.59	A$10.00
Microsoft 365 Family	₺169.99	A$9.93	A$13.00

Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully. Before proceeding, make sure you DO NOT have an active Microsoft 365 subscription

This guide looks extensive (because I try my best to explain it simply for beginners) however if you've done this before then it shouldn't take you more than a few mins (for iOS at least) as you can skip most of these instructions

Part 1 - Turkey Apple ID

If you already have a Turkey Apple ID, proceed to Part 2

If you DO NOT have a Turkey Apple ID:

Create a Turkish Apple ID by going to https://appleid.apple.com/account
Follow the onscreen steps. In the mobile number section, use your Australian mobile number (Very important to use a valid number or risk losing your ID). Choose the country as Turkey. Then follow through the rest to create your ID.
Login into Apple ID on a browser. Go to this link to enter a Turkish address (you can get a random address here) to your Turkish Apple ID. Select payment method as "none" and save.

Part 2 - Loading your Turkey Apple ID with Turkey Apple Gift Cards

Buy TL (₺) iTunes gift cards (Make sure you only buy Turkish ones, only comes in 25 TRY and 50 TRY denominations) from TurGame > Choose currency as TL/TRY See how and pay with a debit/credit card (use a card that has no international transaction fees to avoid the any extra costs). All transactions will have a certain "Payment Partner Fee" attached - at checkout, choose "Credit or debit card - PAYTR" for the lowest payment partner fee (it's very small)
Go to Settings on your iPhone/iPad > Your Name > Media and Purchases > Log out from your current ID and login with your Turkish Apple ID
Redeem iTunes gift cards by going to App Store > Account (located at right top corner) > Redeem gift cards or code.

Part 3 - Downloading OneDrive

Once signed in with your Turkish Apple ID, download OneDrive from the app store. If you already have OneDrive installed using your Australian Apple ID, proceed to Part 4

Part 4 - Subscribing to Microsoft 365

Boot up the OneDrive app and sign up or sign in. Click on Menu > Upgrade to Premium. You should be able to see Turkish Lira prices for monthly subscriptions.

Where are the annual subscription options? You will not see any annual subscriptions, nor be able to subscribe to it directly from the app, as Microsoft hasn't loaded any annual options into Apple's In-App Purchases

Still seeing Australian prices? Restart your device
Subscribe to your desired plan. Apple will deduct from your Apple ID Balance as payment each month

Note: If you've never signed up to a plan before, Microsoft will offer you a free 1-month trial, followed by monthly Turkey prices thereafter
You’re done! Enjoy your subscription :)

FAQ

Q: Will I need to turn VPN for this deal?
A: No! This deal does not require VPN

Q: Why is OneDrive showing me Australian prices, rather than the Turkish prices I am expecting?
A: Restart your device to fix this issue

Q: I got charged a different rate compared to the prices on this post. What happened?
A: Due to foreign exchange rates constantly fluctuating, prices will differ by several cents each month. Note this only applies to when buying the gift card.

Q: I have an existing Microsoft 365 (AU) subscription, can I use the same email?
A: Definitely! Make sure your subscription expires, then follow the instructions on this deal

Any questions or comments please post them!

Enjoy :)

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Comments

Duckie2hh on 09/02/2024 - 11:27

@I Smell Pennies

only comes in 25 TRY and 50 TRY denominations

Is this still true? I can see TURGAME offering 1000TYR cards?
- I Smell Pennies on 12/02/2024 - 00:12
  
  @Duckie2hh correct, they now offer denominations up to 1000 TL
  - Duckie2hh on 12/02/2024 - 08:34
    
    Thanks mate
trush on 10/02/2024 - 10:27

+1

I having issue for creating apple id
Saying
" your request could not be completed at this time"

Anyone have same issue?
- Duckie2hh on 11/02/2024 - 08:22
  
  +1
  
  I did, contacted apple online chat support. They did something in the background and all of the sudden my email was accepted and I could continue with creation process
  - Darkheartz on 14/02/2024 - 13:32
    
    Same - support were able to resolve it for me
Schpeltor on 11/02/2024 - 19:07

+1

This method works. Thanks

Be patience to wait for upgrade pop up appear in OneDrive app. Took 2 days to appear on mine.
Showlight on 13/02/2024 - 15:04

Do you need to add people to your Microsoft family before you sign up this way or can you add/remove them when needed on Microsoft site after signing up ?
- I Smell Pennies on 14/02/2024 - 16:07
  
  @Showlight add or remove anytime after
Mick83 on 22/02/2024 - 17:34

Does anyone know if you can sign up with Turkish ID, subscribe then link to a current 365 account?
- COVID-19 on 23/02/2024 - 07:48
  
  +1
  
  For me on average, takes around 1 hour.
  
  I recall someone saying mg try another payment method but you will need to wait for this one to fail first.
queezy on 01/03/2024 - 11:27

Anybody getting a "Can't activate subscription - Error code: 1301" error at the final stage? The 1 month trial is being added to my apple account, but for some reason the subscription isn't registering on Microsoft's side.
- mikeleemy on 01/04/2024 - 16:36
  
  getting the same error. did your subscription got updated in MS?
  - queezy on 04/04/2024 - 15:43
    
    nah it didn't, I tried on 2 different apple devices - gave up and went back to a monthly subscription because I lost access to my emails. I'm going to go onto a workplace discounted yearly subscription after the monthly subscription expires.
deanosh on 01/03/2024 - 20:46

i have set this up as personal. am i able to change/upgrade from personal to family?
Nick K on 03/03/2024 - 18:56

+1

I can confirm this is still working. Just subscribed to it.
halfglassfullguy on 07/03/2024 - 01:16

+1

Thanks OP. This country needs more people like you.

Can confirm that this method still works. After reading comments, I used Eneba to purchase gift cards. I claimed my code in 5min. Rest, I followed OPs steps.
- arnieb on 11/03/2024 - 21:43
  
  eneba is more expensive than turgame.
M00Cow on 15/03/2024 - 06:04

alright has anyone had it continue after a year?

got an email from the dark overlord

Renew Microsoft 365 today

Your Microsoft 365 Family subscription will expire on 2024-04-02. After this date, you will no longer be able to edit files with your desktop apps—you’ll only be able to view and print them.

Renew today to continue enjoying full access to always up-to-date Microsoft 365 apps, 1 TB of cloud storage, and more.
- kampret on 15/03/2024 - 06:25
  
  I didn't get that email. I pay my subscription monthly. Did you pay the whole year upfront?
  - I Smell Pennies on 15/03/2024 - 07:54
    
    Same, is there even a yearly membership on this deal?
    - M00Cow on 15/03/2024 - 09:10
      
      just monthly last payment was taken out a few days ago. I thought Maybe on the anniversary they're going hang on, you're not in turkey
      
      I'll ignore it & report back what happens
      - Kyser143 on 04/04/2024 - 05:18
        
        @M00Cow: Any updates on this as I have received same email after 1 year…been paying monthly so not sure did your auto renew or you had to do something ?
        
        M00Cow on 04/04/2024 - 07:52
        
        @Kyser143: it's still working and no other emails. I'll wait another week and see. I would have expected quite a few emails by now giving me dire warning of the apocalypse.
        
        Kyser143 on 04/04/2024 - 08:16
        
        @M00Cow: Thanks in which case i will hold fire as mine says it expires 29/4 let me know if anything changes if yours is due before mine.
        
        I Smell Pennies on 04/04/2024 - 08:17
        
        @Kyser143: I just checked I made this post in Feb 2023, so it’s defs been over a year for me. I don’t see a reason why it would end at 1 year’s end.
        
        kampret on 04/04/2024 - 08:48
        
        @I Smell Pennies: My subscription started on 8 Feb 2023 with 1 month free, then first bill on 9 Mar 2023. Over a year now and still going strong.
        
        Kyser143 on 04/04/2024 - 10:33
        
        @I Smell Pennies: Thanks just the email was odd …i pay monthly so no reason it should end hopefully like yours just continues 👍
        
        This is email text
        
        Renew Microsoft 365 today
        
        Your Microsoft 365 Family subscription will expire on undefined. After this date, you will no longer be able to edit files with your desktop apps—you’ll only be able to view and print them.
        
        Renew today to continue enjoying full access to always up-to-date Microsoft 365 apps, 1 TB of cloud storage, and more.
        
        boretentsu on 13/04/2024 - 16:05
        
        @Kyser143: I just got this message too. Doesn't look like anyone has been booted off yet.
        
        M00Cow on 19/04/2024 - 06:23
        
        @Kyser143: still working fine no more emails. they're still charging me monthly via iAppStore in Turkey.
ozbargainerlife1 on 17/03/2024 - 18:54

forgot my apple id pass . so annoying. apple will take their time to allow me to reset it now…
sleeperc3ll on 19/03/2024 - 16:34

Anyone having trouble creating an apple account. Each time i try it says "could not complete operation at this time"
- Duckie2hh on 20/03/2024 - 08:44
  
  Contact apple for assistance. I had the same problem and they resolved it
lazybones1987 on 02/04/2024 - 12:29

Tried to purchase a gift card using turgame and it has disabled my account. I’ve previously used this account to purchase gift cards successfully on 2 different occasions.
- Duckie2hh on 02/04/2024 - 12:51
  
  +1
  
  Use Eneba.
  - lazybones1987 on 02/04/2024 - 13:52
    
    Thanks. Eneba worked perfectly.
peuwayaqdq on 15/04/2024 - 15:36

Created Apple ID and bought the gift card, but can't continue since it shows full price on OneDrive MacOS. Unfortunately I don't have an iOS device.
- Duckie2hh on 15/04/2024 - 15:39
  
  +1
  
  I borrowed a mate's iphone
  - peuwayaqdq on 15/04/2024 - 15:42
    
    I guess that's an option …
BitSlap on 05/05/2024 - 12:43

I could not previously activate the plan for the given prices above. They were showing up a few more times expensive. So I waited about a couple months going about my usual activities. Subscribed today with the exact prices mentioned above with OneDrive upgrade notification. Just to let you know I had my VPN on via UrbanVPN trial. It may or may not had an effect but anywho, thanks ISP big time and Turkey.
1jwoz on 05/05/2024 - 20:32

$1.12 AUD on my 28 degrees card today. Bargain, thanks OP

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