Save Money on Your Spotify Subscription: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to save up to £24 a year on your Spotify subscription by switching to the new 'Basic' plan and discover six additional tips to reduce your bill.

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How to Save Money on Your Spotify Subscription

Are you tired of breaking the bank on your Spotify subscription? Well, you’re in luck! The music streaming platform has discreetly introduced a new, cheaper ‘Basic’ plan that could save you up to £24 a year.

Cutting costs on music streaming

According to consumer watchdog Which?, the new ‘Basic’ plan costs £1 to £2 less than other premium subscriptions. The best part? You can still enjoy ad-free listening, downloads, and podcasts, just like with your current premium subscription. The only catch is that you won’t have access to audiobooks.

Compare Spotify plans and prices

So, how can you start saving money on your Spotify account? By switching to the new ‘Basic’ subscription, you could save yourself up to £24 a year. Current Spotify premium subscription costs in the UK are as follows:

Individual premium: £11.99 per month
Family: £19.99
Duo: £16.99

While the new basic plans cost:

Individual Basic: £10.99 per month (saves £12 a year)
Family Basic: £17.99 (saves £24 a year)
Duo Basic: £14.99 (saves £24 a year)

Student plans remain at £5.99, and there is no Basic Student available currently.

How to Change Your Spotify Plan

To switch plans, simply log into Spotify via a browser (not the app), go to Profile, then Account, Subscription, and Available plans. Find the Basic options, select your plan, and click Update subscription.

Upgrade or downgrade your Spotify plan

Other Ways to Save Money on Spotify

If you’re looking for more ways to reduce your Spotify bill, here are six tips from Which?:

Pay for a year upfront with a gift card: You can get 12 months of an Individual membership via a digital gift card for £99 – a saving of £32.88 compared to the monthly subscription.
Make sure you’re using a Student account if you’re eligible: If you’re a university student, you should be eligible for Spotify’s Student account, which reduces the cost by around half. The first month is also free.
Use the plan that best suits your lifestyle: Choose the plan that fits your needs, whether it’s Individual, Duo, or Family. For example, if you and your partner are both on Individual subscriptions, switching to Duo can take your combined monthly cost from £23.98 to £16.99 – saving £6.99 a month and just under £84 a year.
Don’t mind ads? Consider using Spotify Free: If you’re in a pinch, Spotify Free is always an option. Just keep in mind that you’ll have to deal with ads, shuffled playlists, and no offline listening.
Make the most of free trials: Keep an eye out for free trial promotions from Spotify, especially if you’ve never tried Premium before.
Check if it’s a mobile or broadband contract perk: Some companies offer a free Spotify premium trial when you sign up for a new mobile phone or broadband plan. Be sure to check.