Netflix subscription prices rising next month in UK

Millions of Netflix subscribers will face higher bills next month as the streaming service raises subscription prices. The increases will affect both new and existing customers. For many, this could add up to £24 extra per year. Standard members will pay £12.99 a month, an increase of £2. Premium members will now pay £18.99, up by £1. The ad-supported Standard subscription will also rise by £1 to £5.99. Fees for adding extra members will also go up. Netflix informed customers about these hikes 30 days before their next billing date. Some customers have limited time to adjust their subscriptions before the new prices take effect. To save money, customers can consider bundling Netflix with TV packages. Providers like Sky and Virgin Media offer deals that can significantly lower costs. For example, bundling Netflix Premium with a Sky package could save nearly £96 a year. Another option is to switch to a cheaper plan. Moving from Premium to Standard could save £6 a month. If you choose the ad-supported plan, the savings would be even higher. Additionally, sharing an account as an Extra Member can help cut costs. This option allows you to have your own account while splitting the Standard subscription cost. If you don’t watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, you may not need a TV licence. Skipping the licence could save you up to £169.50 annually. Some mobile phone contracts also include Netflix for free. This could be a good deal if the contract price is competitive. Other free alternatives, like Pluto TV and Amazon Freevee, can offer entertainment without the cost. Utilizing free trials from different services can help you explore more options while managing expenses, as long as you remember to cancel before the trial ends.