If the recipient already has an active subscription, they may need to wait for it to expire before they can "redeem" the gift membership.
Choose between a 6-month or 12-month duration. buy ancestry as a gift
DNA kits can usually be returned within a specific window if unopened, but gift memberships are typically non-refundable once the delivery date has passed. Select a Gift Membership - Ancestry.com If the recipient already has an active subscription,