YouTube Premium and Music: Google has kept its YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscriptions to monthly. Which in actual sense is a little more expensive if it was an annual subscription (we’ll get to the math in a bit).
Now, if you’re like some of my guys at work, you might have wondered why not an annual subscription like Amazon Prime Video or something have. Well, it seems you have to ask that question any longer as Google has quietly added annual subscription plans for YouTube Premium and Music.
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And as stated above, you’ll save some bucks when subscribe to the yearly plan and you’ll be charge only once a year (your credit or debit card will be charged).
On its Premium and Music Premium subscription pages, YouTube says ‘save money with an annual, family, or student plan’. So, how can you subscribe to YouTube Premium and Music annually, which country is the service available and how much does it cost. Let’s start with the cost.
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Annual Cost of YouTube Premium and Music
In the United States, the cost of YouTube Premium is $12 but all early birds can grab the annual deal at a special (low) price and save up to $36. From now till January 23 2022, the annual subscription of YouTube Premium is available for $107.99. After the said date, the price goes up to $119.99 (extra $12).
Early birds can also save up to $2.50 every month when they subscribe for the annual YouTube Music Premium plan for $89.99. At the end of this promo, YouTube Music Premium will be available for $99.99 yearly which will still save you about $1.65 monthly.
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YouTube Premium and Music Premium Price:
| YouTube Premium | Music Premium | |
| Monthly x 12 | $11.99 x 12 = $143.88 | $9.99 x 12 = $119.88 |
| Normal Price | $119.99 | $99.99 |
| Save | $23.89 | $19.89 |
Countries where YouTube Premium and Music is available
Before we go and lay down the steps, it’s important to note that YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium annual plans are only available in the following countries:
- The United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Russia
- Turkey
- Germany
- Thailand
- India
- Japan
Note that since YouTube is planning on expanding this service, the list of countries will be update on YouTube over time. So, be sure to check the YouTube page for updates countries.
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How to subscribe to YouTube Premium or Music Annual Plan
YouTube Premium and Music Premium is available for both new subscribers and current subscribers. Note that the annual subscription plans are not available for family sharing.
- If you’re a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscriber, you’ll first need to cancel your current subscription. Go to this page → Manage membership → Deactivate.
- After cancellation, go to youtube.com/premium/annual.
- Select Get Annual Plan and then follow the steps to complete your purchase.
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