How to Get Spotify Premium Cheaper with VPN (2025)

Spotify Premium offers great music streaming features - but the price you pay can vary dramatically depending on your country. For example, a user in the United States might pay $11.99 per month, whereas the same Premium plan costs only ₹119 in India (about $1.42 USD) or EGP 69.99 in Egypt (about $2.26 USD).

This disparity comes from Spotify's regional pricing strategy, which adjusts subscription fees to local economies. In this blog post, we'll explain how you can take advantage of these regional price differences by using a VPN and Spotify gift cards - effectively subscribing to Spotify at reduced rates.

We'll provide a clear step-by-step guide to switch your account to a lower-cost country (like India or Egypt), a comparison table of Spotify Premium prices across countries, an overview of VPNs, and important legal and ethical considerations.

Why Spotify Prices Differ by Region

Spotify adjusts its Premium prices based on local purchasing power and market conditions. In lower-income regions, the monthly fee is set much lower to attract users. Conversely, in wealthier countries like the US or UK, prices are significantly higher.

For instance, as of 2025, Spotify Premium in the US is around $11.99/month, whereas in countries like India, Turkey, Argentina, and Egypt it can be as low as the equivalent of $1-$3 USD per month. This means users in some countries pay up to 85% less for the same service. Below is a comparison of current Spotify Premium plan prices in several countries:

Spotify Premium Monthly Prices - International Comparison

Lower-cost regions like India, Egypt, Turkey, and Argentina offer the same plans at a fraction of the US/UK price.

As the table shows, regional pricing makes a huge difference. A family in Turkey pays ₺99.99 (~$3) for a Family plan that costs $19.99 in the US. This has led savvy users to seek ways to subscribe via cheaper countries. The main obstacle is that Spotify normally determines your location via your IP address and payment method - and that's where a VPN and gift cards come in handy.

Step-by-Step Guide: Using a VPN and Gift Cards to Get Cheaper Spotify Premium

If you already have a Spotify account and subscription in your home country, you'll need to perform some account gymnastics to take advantage of another country's pricing. If you're new to Spotify, the process is a bit simpler. In both cases, the safest method is to use prepaid Premium codes or gift cards from the target country for payment (since foreign credit cards are usually not accepted). Follow the steps below:

1. Cancel your current Premium subscription (if you have one)

If you're already subscribed to Spotify Premium in your country, first cancel it and wait for the current billing cycle to end. Spotify will let you use your remaining paid days until your plan expires. You cannot change your account's country while an active Premium membership is running, so this step is essential. Let your account revert to the free tier.

2. Obtain a VPN and connect to a server in the target country

Choose the country with the low price you want - India or Egypt - and connect your VPN to a server in that country. This will assign you an IP address from that region. It's a good idea to use "Incognito" or private browsing mode for the next steps to avoid any cached location data.

3. Create a new Spotify account or log in to your free account (with region change)

For new users: Go to Spotify's website while connected via VPN. Sign up for a new account. When asked for details, make sure to select the VPN's country as your country of residence. For instance, if connected to an Indian server, set country to India. This should ensure your account is registered in that region with the local pricing.

For existing users: Log in to your Spotify account on the web. Navigate to your Account Profile settings. Since you canceled Premium and your account is now free, you should be able to change your country (this option appears only when you aren't subscribed to Premium). Update your country setting to the VPN's country - for example, change it to India if that's where you're connected. You might need to provide an address - you can use any valid address/zip code from that country (Spotify doesn't usually verify it, but make it plausible). For example, users have reported selecting a random region like "Maharashtra, India" as their address without issue.

4. Purchase a Spotify Premium gift card (or prepaid Premium code) for the target country

While still connected to the VPN, find a reputable online marketplace that sells Spotify gift cards or Premium subscription codes for the country you chose (India or Egypt).

When buying from a third-party platform, double-check a few things:

• You're buying a code/key, not a Spotify account. (Avoid any offers selling pre-made accounts - those are against Spotify's rules and not what you want).
• Make sure the code's region matches your target country (e.g., a 12-month India Spotify Premium code if you're doing India). Codes are usually region-locked - you can only redeem a gift card in the same country it was issued.
• Choose the desired duration. Spotify gift codes come in various lengths (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months). A 12-month code often gives the best value per month, and it locks in your low rate for a full year. (For example, we paid roughly €25 for a 12-month India Premium code - about €2 per month!).

5. Redeem the gift card on your Spotify account

With your VPN still active (important!), go to Account -> Redeem on the Spotify website while logged in. Enter the Premium code you purchased. When prompted, ensure that the redeeming country/region matches the code's country (you should have already set this in Step 3). Complete any CAPTCHA or confirmation. If everything is in order, Spotify will accept the code and you can upgrade your account to Premium in that region.

Congratulations - you now have Premium at the discounted regional rate!

6. Enjoy Spotify Premium at the lower price

Once your account is upgraded, you can disconnect the VPN. You do NOT need to stay on the VPN to use Spotify daily or to stream music. Your account will function like any other Premium account. The only difference is you'll be paying a lot less. (You might notice the "Top Charts" or recommendations section shows content popular in your chosen country - e.g., Indian or Egyptian charts - but your personal playlists and library remain the same. This is a minor trade-off.)

7. Plan for renewals manually

One thing to note: when you use a prepaid code or gift card, Spotify will not auto-renew your subscription (since no recurring payment method is on file). For example, if you redeemed a 3-month card, you have Premium for 3 months. After that, it will expire unless you apply another code. To continue at the cheap rate, you'll need to purchase and redeem a new gift card code when your time is almost up. Set a reminder for yourself. The process for renewing will be the same: connect VPN to that country, log in and redeem new code. Some users buy 12-month codes in one go to minimize the hassle.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter issues, here are a few common scenarios:

• Spotify still shows your old country or pricing: Double-check that your VPN is connected before accessing Spotify, and that you've cleared cookies or used incognito mode. You may need to try a different VPN server if Spotify has blocked the one you're using.
• Gift card redemption error: This usually means a country mismatch. Ensure your account's country setting matches the gift card's country. If it doesn't, update the profile (if possible) or, in worst case, you might need to create a new account in that region to use the code. Remember, gift cards only work in the country they were issued for.
• Payment method rejected (if trying a direct card payment): Spotify typically requires that your payment method's billing address match the country. So using your regular credit card for a foreign plan usually won't work. That's why the gift card method is recommended as the safest bet for cross-region subscriptions.
• VPN blocked by Spotify: Spotify does attempt to detect VPN usage. If you get an error or it seems blocked, try a different server or another VPN provider. Many top VPNs actively find ways to avoid detection. It may take a bit of trial and error, but usually one server will work.

By following these steps, many users have successfully switched their Spotify region and slashed their subscription costs. However, before you rush off to do this, let's cover where this trick works best and the important caveats to be aware of.

Where Does This Trick Currently Work?

The VPN + gift card method works in countries where Spotify is officially available and gift cards (Premium codes) for that region can be obtained. Not every country has Spotify gift e-cards readily for sale, but many of the popular low-cost regions do.

Here are some notable ones:

• India: One of the most popular options, thanks to extremely low prices (approximately ₹119-₹139 per month for individual plans). Spotify India gift cards are available online in various durations, making it a prime candidate for this trick. Many users in forums have reported smooth success switching to India's plan using VPN + Indian gift card codes.
• Egypt: Another country with very cheap Premium rates (~EGP 69.99, just over $2 USD). Egypt Spotify codes can be found on some marketplaces (and even Amazon's Egypt site sells 12-month Premium cards). If you can obtain an Egypt code, the method should work similarly.
• Turkey: Historically a favorite due to its rock-bottom pricing (₺59.99, under $2 for individual). Spotify Turkey does have gift cards (often sold as digital codes). However, Turkey now requires a local payment method if you try to sign up directly with a card, so the gift card route is the way to go. One attempt to pay with a foreign card in Turkey was rejected for needing a local Turkish card, but using a Turkish gift code would bypass that. Unfortunately, as of now, Turkish Spotify gift cards are no longer available for purchase, even from major digital code platforms.
• Argentina: Argentina's Spotify price is extremely low for now (around ARS 1299, which was under $2 at certain exchange rates). The challenge here is finding Argentine Spotify gift cards - they exist, but Argentina's currency is inflationary, so prices and availability might fluctuate. If you get a valid code, the method should apply.
• Nigeria and others: Nigeria actually has one of the absolute cheapest rates globally (₦ 900, mere cents in USD). While it's less commonly attempted, if one could obtain a Nigerian Spotify gift code, it would theoretically work. Generally, any country where Spotify operates and offers prepaid codes could be used.

On the other hand, this trick may not work (or is more difficult) in certain scenarios:

• Countries without gift cards or limited availability: If Spotify doesn't offer prepaid subscriptions in a region, or you simply can't find any seller for that region's codes, you're effectively blocked from using that country. For example, if a country only allows local credit card payments with no gift option, it's not viable unless you actually have a local card.
• Regions with strict payment verification: As mentioned, some regions (like Turkey's direct payments) are tied to local banking. Without the gift card workaround, you'd be stuck. Always opt for the gift card method to avoid this hurdle.
• Spotify Family/Duo plans for cross-region sharing: While one might think to get a Family plan in a cheap country and invite family members abroad, Spotify requires all Family or Duo members to live at the same address. This is enforced by occasional address verification. If you and your "family" or partner are actually in different countries, this could raise flags. It's a grey area that many exploit, but definitely against the rules. We do not recommend trying to combine the VPN trick with false Family plan usage - that increases the risk of detection.
• Countries where Spotify isn't available at all: Obvious but worth stating - if Spotify hasn't launched in Country X, you can't subscribe to a plan there via VPN. (You could use a VPN to connect to another country where Spotify exists, but that just means using one of the above regions.)

The bottom line is that India and Egypt are currently two of the most reliable and commonly used regions for this cost-cutting technique (low prices and accessible gift cards). Turkey and Argentina also work but require finding the right code sellers. Always do a quick search for "[Country Name] Spotify gift card" to see if codes are being sold before committing to a region.

What is a VPN (and Why Use One for Spotify)?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an online tool that routes your internet traffic through a server in a country of your choice, changing your apparent IP address to that country. In simpler terms, a VPN can make it look like you're browsing the web from somewhere else. This encrypted connection not only protects your privacy but also spoofs your location, tricking services like Spotify into thinking you're in the VPN server's region.

For our purposes, using a VPN means Spotify will believe you are in a cheaper country and therefore show you that country's local subscription prices.

Key points to remember when choosing and using a VPN for this trick:

• Select a VPN with servers in the target country. Ensure the VPN service has reliable servers in the country with lower Spotify rates (e.g. India, Egypt, Turkey, etc.). Not all VPNs offer servers in every country, so check this before subscribing.
• Use a reputable, high-quality VPN. Spotify actively tries to detect and block VPN connections. A strong VPN can usually evade detection, but weaker or free VPNs might be blocked or too slow. Look for VPNs known to work with Spotify or streaming services.
• Connect to the VPN server before accessing Spotify. You want your IP address to reflect the target country from the very start of the process (account creation or region change).
• VPNs are legal in most countries, so using one is generally fine. However, using it to bypass pricing restrictions does violate Spotify's terms (more on that later). There's an element of "at your own risk" here, which we'll discuss in the considerations section.

In summary, a VPN is the tool that enables you to appear virtually in another country, laying the groundwork for getting Spotify at that region's price. Next, we'll cover the step-by-step guide to actually make the switch, including how to use Spotify gift cards for payment.

Legal and Ethical Considerations ⚖

Before you decide to use this method, it's important to understand the legal and ethical implications. While saving money is great, you should be aware of what rules you might be bending or breaking:

Spotify's Terms of Service

By signing up in a country where you don't actually reside (and using a VPN to do so), you are likely violating Spotify's terms and conditions. Spotify's user agreement asks you to provide accurate information and not to circumvent geographic restrictions. They definitely consider using a VPN to game regional pricing as a breach of terms. If you're caught, Spotify can suspend or terminate your account. In many reported cases, Spotify might first send a warning or simply revert your account to the correct country, but there's a risk of losing your playlists and library if the account is shut down. Proceed with that knowledge.

Is it legal?

Using a VPN is legal in most jurisdictions. There's nothing illegal about using a VPN to browse the internet. Exploiting price differences falls into a gray area - it's essentially misrepresenting your location to get a better deal. This probably doesn't break any laws per se (it's similar to buying a product in a cheaper country), but it's not straightforward or advisable from a legal standpoint either. Companies have the right to enforce their own service terms. So while you're unlikely to face legal penalties, you could lose your access to the service for violating the contract.

Ethical factors

Some argue that using this trick deprives artists and Spotify of fair revenue, especially if you're in a high-income country but paying rates meant for lower-income markets. The flip side is that Spotify set these prices themselves and presumably still pays artists per stream the same (the pricing difference is more about customer acquisition in those regions). There's an ethical debate: one could say you're not stealing anything (you are paying for the service, just at another region's rate), but you are getting around the intent of the pricing model. This is a personal judgment call. If you feel it's unfair, you might choose not to do it. If you do proceed, it's good to continue supporting artists in other ways (merch, concerts, etc.) if you're able, since they earn very little per stream.

In summary, using a VPN and foreign gift cards to get Spotify cheap is against the rules and carries some risk. Many people do it successfully (and save a lot of money), but you should go in with eyes open. It's a calculated risk: you'll need to be comfortable with the possibility of losing the account or having to revert if Spotify cracks down. From a legal standpoint, it's mostly contract violation, not criminal - but that doesn't make it "right" or risk-free. Consider the pros and cons for yourself.

Conclusion

Leveraging a VPN and Spotify gift cards to take advantage of regional pricing can dramatically cut the cost of a Premium subscription. By appearing to be in a country like India or Egypt, you could pay only a few dollars (or less) per month for the same ad-free, offline-listening, high-quality music experience that costs upwards of $10 or more in the US or UK. We've covered a step-by-step guide on how to do this, compared prices across countries, and discussed the important caveats - including the fact that it violates Spotify's terms of service and carries the risk of account issues.

For many savvy streamers, the savings make it worth the gamble (after all, who doesn't want to save over 80% on a bill?). Just be sure to use a reliable VPN, obtain legitimate gift codes, and keep your account's country setting consistent with your chosen region. Thousands of users have done this to enjoy Premium on the cheap - some quietly using an Indian or Turkish plan for years.

However, also remember the bigger picture: The reason these prices exist is to make Spotify accessible in poorer regions. If you're exploiting that from a rich country, you are benefiting from a loophole that Spotify could close at any time. They might raise prices globally, increase VPN detection, or impose stricter verification. In fact, recent reports suggest Spotify has become more vigilant, and if they catch on, they can terminate the account without refund. So if you try this trick, do it carefully and understand the potential consequences.

Ultimately, the decision is yours - now you have all the information to make an informed choice. If you decide to proceed, enjoy your favorite tunes at a cut-rate price, and maybe use some of those savings to support your favorite artists in other ways. Happy listening, and stay safe (online and off)!

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