Let’s be real, the streaming wars are highkey exhausting. Peacock just hiked their prices for the fourth time in four years, and to make matters worse, they’ve totally scrapped the free trial on their own website. It’s giving money-grab, no cap.
But before you take an L on your bank account, there’s a workaround. If you're an Amazon Prime member, you can head over to the Prime Video Channels hub to snag a 7-day free trial for Peacock Premium Plus. This gets you that ad-free experience—which normally costs $19.99 a month—for absolutely free for a week. Just a heads-up: if you don’t cancel before the seven days are up, you’ll be charged that full monthly rate. So, set an alarm, bestie.
More ways to save
If Amazon isn't your vibe, there are a couple of other ways to secure the goods:
- Walmart+: If you’re already rocking a Walmart+ membership ($98/year), you can choose to include Peacock Premium at no extra cost.
- Instacart+: For those who live on delivery, the Instacart+ plan includes a free annual Peacock subscription. It’s $99 a year, and you can test it with a 14-day trial.
- Annual Plan: Peacock is currently running a deal where you pay for 10 months and get 12, totaling $129 for the year. It’s not the cheapest we've ever seen, but it saves you about 17%.
Is it worth it? I mean, with the Bravo universe, 'The Office,' and all that live NFL and Premier League action, it’s honestly tempting. Just make sure you aren't paying full price if you don't have to.
Why it matters
As streaming platforms continue to raise prices and cut back on entry-level perks, users are having to get creative with membership bundles to keep their monthly bills from spiraling out of control.
