By accepting the free 1-month trial, will I automatically still qualify for the 50% 3 month reduction or is there a risk of losing that offer by not accepting it now?

I’m glad to share some information with you about the QuickBooks subscription, @hello-volkerschl.

Once you've utilized the QuickBooks Online trial subscription, you’ll no longer have a discount option. You can continue to subscribe, but you’ll be paying the regular price.

I’ve attached a screenshot for your visual reference:

You’ll want to visit the Plans & Pricing page again so you can avail the 50% discount for 3 months. Our offer is only available when you purchase QuickBooks directly on our Product page.

Anyway, you can export your data from the trial. Then import them to the new QuickBooks account. This way, records are intact in one place.

Don’t hesitate to visit the Community if you still have subscriptions concerns or questions. I’ll be here. Have a good one!

@hello-volkerschl 

Open a new blank account to get the discounted rate. You have to pay the regular rate to continue using your trial account.

https://quickbooks.grsm.io/South-Africa

Then utilize the trial version of the Copy feature available on a backup restore app to clone your data.

https://rewindio.grsm.io/quickbooks