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The 12 months start when activated on the console. Purchase date doesn't matter.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The membership starts once it's activated on your console. You log into your Xbox account, then you activate the membership which will then be linked to your account.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The subscription only start once the card is ACTIVATED using the console or doing it online.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The code becomes valid after purchase, however it is not activated/started until you add to the console and claim it.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The 12-month membership begins when the code is redeemed online.
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