DNA Test Sales & Discounts
Occasionally there are sales or discount voucher codes available for the purchase of DNA tests for genealogy. I will publish them on this page whenever I'm aware of good deals to share.
Also compare the features and prices of the major DNA testing companies.
Living DNA
- Living DNA breaks down your ancestry across 80 worldwide regions - three times the detail of other tests. It also breaks down British ancestry across 21 regions, and as new discoveries are made and more regions identified, your results will be updated (Irish, German, Scottish and other regions are currently being developed and your results will be updated as these are completed).
- Get your DNA into the database early, ready for Living DNA's exciting new Family Networks and relative matching features to be launched later in 2018!
- Living DNA Personalised Ancestry Book
Family Tree DNA
- FamilyTreeDNA.com sells several different types of DNA tests for genealogy
- Autosomal Transfer - if you have already done a DNA test with AncestryDNA, 23andMe or MyHeritage DNA, you can transfer your raw DNA data file to FTDNA for free matching in their Family Finder customer database (be aware that due to compatibility of testing company chips, some free transfers will only show your closest matches, approx. the top 10%).
- Project Discount: For Y-DNA tests (males only), join a FTDNA Project before ordering to save US$20. Find a project matching your surname, or simply start your order by clicking on a reduced-priced kit from Australian Citizens or New Zealand Genetic Families. Learn more about FTDNA projects.
(Note: project discounts apply during some sales, but not all). - Free Y-DNA tests: Some surname projects offer free Y-DNA tests to encourage males with particular surnames to test - so check the ISOGG list of free DNA tests.
23andMe
- 23andMe.com's new lower price for Australian & New Zealand customers is US$99 + US$40 shipping.
- Canadian customers only - C$129 C$79 each when you buy 2 kits.
AncestryDNA
- Ancestry.com.au/dna
- Apply the coupon code FREESHIPDNA in your cart to save $9.95 on shipping
(Note: only available if the voucher box is active/visible).
MyHeritageDNA
- MyHeritage.com/dna
- Spring DNA Sale - A$109 A$79 - Free shipping for orders of 2+ kits (otherwise shipping costs A$22.99 per kit)
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Hi Tommy, unfortunately there is not currently a publicly available code that works for 15% off
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Paula
I have been working on my genealogy for quite a while and have quite a bit now, BUT my dads mothers grandparents. I believe my great great grandmother was full Choctaw Indian. I am not sure that any of the DNA tests will help me since I am female and its on my (deceased) dads maternal line and there isn't any males alive that I know of. Any thoughts?
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Hi Paula, you don't need a male to test, as females receive admixture estimates from autosomal DNA tests too. And an autosomal DNA test will match you with other people who share DNA with you, so you may match some relatives from your Dad's maternal lines, which could be very helpful. Good luck!
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