How I save money on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and other streaming services

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The cost of living crisis is making us re-evaluate a lot of purchases and outgoings. With basic prices rising like energy bills, petrol and phone plans, it’s becoming difficult to justify the price of multiple subscriptions and unfortunately, streaming services fall under that category.

While we all love ourstreaming services, having more than 1 is getting harder to manage. I don’t think I’m speaking for myself here when I say that I currently pay for three subscriptions –Netflix,Amazon PrimeandDisney+– which if I’m honest, is a little too much considering the cost of living price hikes.

Streaming services feel like a necessity for most households at this point but with everything going up in price, it’s definitely time to re-evaluate whether we need them or not. Of course, cancelling your streaming service is a sure fire way to keep your monthly costs down but you shouldn’t have to sacrifice something that you enjoy.

Before you cancel your services, there are a few tips and tricks that you can do to save some money on your streaming services rather than getting rid of them completely. Here’s how I save money on streaming services, includingNetflix,Amazon PrimeandDisney+.

1. Reconsider the ones you want

For example, the standard Netflix plan is £10.99 / $15.49 a month althoughit’s rumoured to be getting cheaper soon. Netflix is well known for its original content like Bridgerton and The Crown, but it has a habit of cancelling a lot of its own shows and removing popular series (most of which can now be found in Disney+). In comparison, Amazon Prime is £8.99 / $14.99 a month and more than just a streaming service as it gives you access to special benefits from Amazon like free delivery. Disney+ has risen through the ranks with its Marvel, Star Wars and Disney shows, plus it has other channels included in its £7.99 / $7.99 a month subscription, including Hulu, discovery+ and Star.

2. Downgrade your subscription

As mentioned above, if you’re not watching enough or you feel you’re not getting the most out of your subscription, you can downgrade your plan. This is only available with Netflix but following its recent loss of subscribers and itsattempt to crack down on multiple users on the same account, it could be worth downgrading to the cheaper option. The basic Netflix plan is £6.99 / $9.99 a month and while you will lose some features, it’s definitely worth it if you’re not getting a lot from them and it saves a bit of money each month.

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3. Rotate your streaming channels

If you really love having multiple streaming channels (like me), then it could be worth rotating them rather than paying for them all at the same time. The obvious reason for this is that you’re only paying for 1 instead of 3 but it also freshens up what you’re watching.

4. Pay annually instead of monthly

While monthly payment means you don’t have to commit more than a month at a time, paying for an annual subscription can definitely help keep the prices down. Overall, paying annually is more cost effective, saves you money in the long run and means you don’t have to worry when the bill comes in each month.

For example, Disney+ is £7.99 / $14.99 a month which if you pay monthly for a year, adds up to around £95 / $180 a year. In comparison, an annual Disney+ subscription is £79.90 / $139 a year.

For example, when the newSamsung Galaxy S22 was releasedearlier this year, many carriers offered a free 12 months of Disney+ subscription when customers pre-ordered the device. If you’d prefer a SIM only deal, EE currently offersApple TV+ for free for 6 months with its SIM data contracts as a ‘Smart Benefit’. So, if you’re in the market for a new phone, it doesn’t hurt to look for some streaming benefits within your contract.

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6. Cancel

Unfortunately, sometimes you have to bite the bullet and cancel your streaming services. If it’s becoming too much of a strain on your finances or you’re not using them enough, you can cancel them completely which can save you hundreds of pounds each year. Of course, you can sign up again in the future but it could help to take a break if you’re on a tight budget.

But all is not lost! In the UK, if you have a TV licence, you can still find great TV shows, movies and more, plus you can access free streaming services like BBC iPlayer, All4, ITV Hub and My5.

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2. Downgrade your subscription#

3. Rotate your streaming channels#

4. Pay annually instead of monthly#

5. Look for streaming deals when you sign up to a phone contract#

6. Cancel#

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1. Reconsider the ones you want

2. Downgrade your subscription

3. Rotate your streaming channels

4. Pay annually instead of monthly

5. Look for streaming deals when you sign up to a phone contract

6. Cancel

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