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Lower your subscriptions and streaming bill

Small subscriptions add up quietly. A yearly audit usually finds several you no longer use.

Quickest win: List every subscription

Where to start: effort vs impact

Small ← Impact → Big
1List every subscription2Cancel what you have not used in a month
3Rotate streaming services
4Use annual plans for keepers5Check for bundles
EasyEffortHard
Subscriptions and streaming

Photo: Robert S. Donovan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Free trials roll into paid plans, prices rise, and services overlap.

Ways to save

1
List every subscription

Check bank and card statements for three months.

Easy Big saving
2
Cancel what you have not used in a month

You can always come back.

Easy Big saving
3
Rotate streaming services

Keep one or two at a time and switch.

Easy Good saving
4
Use annual plans for keepers

Often cheaper than monthly.

Easy Small saving
5
Check for bundles

Phone plans and memberships sometimes include services.

Easy Small saving

Step by step

  1. Use our subscription audit tool to list everything.
  2. Mark each one keep, rotate or cancel.
  3. Cancel online or in the app store, and screenshot the confirmation.
  4. Set reminders for free trials before they end.

What to say

Hi, I’d like to cancel my subscription. Please confirm the cancellation and the date my access ends.

Fill in your details in the script builder →

When

Any time; repeat every year.

Watch out for

  • Cancellation pages that are hard to find.
  • Annual renewals charged without a reminder.

Did it work? What readers report

Real results from people who tried these steps on their subscriptions and streaming bill. "Worked" means they got a lower price; savings are per month, counting only people who saved something.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fastest way to lower my subscriptions and streaming bill?

List every subscription. Check bank and card statements for three months.

When should I shop for subscriptions and streaming?

Any time; repeat every year.

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