This one streaming service trick helps me cut my monthly spend in half

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Use this one simple trick to save money on your streaming services

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How to save money on streaming services, streaming service deals

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Streaming services have become a huge part of everyday life, with almost every household in the world having at least one platform subscription. However, with the cost of living crisis hiking up our monthly bills, many of us have had to reconsider which streaming services we need and whether we actually need them at all.

As Deals Writer and Shopping Expert at T3, I’m always on the lookout for the latest offers on streaming and ways to keep the costs down on each app. I’ve done my research and found many ways to save money on every popular streaming platform you could think of, includingNetflix,Amazon Prime,Disney+,Apple TV+, NOW TV, StarzPlay and more.

From downgrading your subscription to paying annually, these are just a couple of the tricks mentioned in myhow to save money on streaming servicesguide, but there’s one trick I’ve found that can cut your bills in half. Keep reading to find out what it is and how to do it.

Rotate your streaming platforms

For example, I have subscriptions toNetflix,Amazon PrimeandDisney+. Right now, I’m currently re-watching New Girl on Disney+ and watching Broadchurch onSky TV. I’m not really using my Prime Video or Netflix subscriptions so if I was to cancel both of them and just hold on to Disney+ for the month, I’d be saving a huge amount of money – calculated below.

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Obviously, this can be viewed as a form of cancelling your streaming services which none of us really want to do, especially if you use them a lot. However, I like to think of it as ‘pausing’ my subscriptions. The beauty of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and other popular streaming apps includingNOW TV, is that you can cancel and sign up at any time. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, here are 3 ways to make rotating your streaming easy and stress-free.

Set billing reminders on your streaming services

If you’re unsure which one to prioritise or choose first, I’ve put together a little schedule that could be worth a try: Netflix for June, Amazon Prime for July (perfect for thePrime Day 2022 sale), Disney+ for September, NOW TV for October, Apple TV+ for November and so on!

Plan your streaming

A great way to decide which platform you want for which month is to have a look at what’s premiering or what’s being added on a specific month. For example, if you know a new series is coming to Disney+ in June, cancel the others and prioritise Disney+ for that month. At T3, we’re always up-to-date with the latest and newest additions to each streaming platform. Check outall 86 Netflix Originalsthat will be added to Netflix throughout 2022 andwhat’s coming to Prime Videosoon alongside the latest season of The Boys.

Check which streaming service has deals each month

Finally, both new and existing users can take advantage of thebest streaming service dealsas and when they come up. While previous subscribers won’t be able to use any free trials if they’ve already had one, you can still sign up to a service with a discount if there’s a deal running.

If you’re currently not using Amazon Prime, I’d suggest signing up for it again in July. It’s been confirmed thatPrime Day 2022will be taking place in July and it’s the perfect time to get some cheap deals in the Prime Day sale as well as watch some new Prime Video releases.

Today’s best streaming service dealsNetflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthView DealDisney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearView DealAmazon Prime Video - Free TrialView DealApple TV+ Free TrialView DealParamount Plus Essential - Monthly$7.99/mthView DealWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices

Today’s best streaming service deals

Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthView DealDisney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearView DealAmazon Prime Video - Free TrialView DealApple TV+ Free TrialView DealParamount Plus Essential - Monthly$7.99/mthView Deal

Netflix - Standard with ads$6.99/mthView Deal

Netflix

Netflix - Standard with ads

$6.99/mth

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Disney+ Annual Premium$139.99/yearView Deal

Disney+

Disney+ Annual Premium

$139.99/year

/year

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Amazon Prime Video - Free TrialView Deal

Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video - Free Trial

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Apple TV+ Free TrialView Deal

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ Free Trial

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Paramount Plus Essential - Monthly$7.99/mthView Deal

Paramount Plus

Paramount Plus Essential - Monthly

$7.99/mth

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