The two kinds
| Kind | What you give | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Activated on your account | The email your account uses, or your username on that service. | A confirmation on the order. The plan appears in the app or on the service's own site. |
| Delivered as a code | Nothing, usually — there is no account form. | A code on the order page, which you redeem on the service yourself. |
The product page for each service tells you which kind it is, because the checkout form is different: if it asks for your account email, it is activated on your account.
CubieMart's subscription forms never ask for your password. A seller asking for one in chat is breaking the rules.