MANY Brits have cut back their spending on streaming services thanks to soaring prices amid the cost-of-living crisis.
But for any customers missing their nightly Netflix binge, there are still ways watch your favourite TV shows for free for up to 220 days a year.
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And it could see you save up to a whopping £450 on streaming subscriptions if your savings are taking a hit.
Analysts say one great method to see you save up to £113 per year is rotating your monthly subscriptions.
For example, if you subscribe to both Disney+ and Netflix at a standard monthly rate, you would pay £227.76 per year in total.
However, by subscribing to Disney for six months, cancelling the subscription and then subscribing to Netflix, you could halve your annual costs.
So it’s highly recommended by experts you rotate your film subscriptions.
“Remember, most streaming services have monthly subscriptions so they’re easy to start and stop — you don’t need to have several running at the same time,” Alex Tofts, streaming expert at Broadband Genie, told MailOnline.
“If you’re a fan of TV series and are bingeing a boxset on one platform, make sure you’re only paying for that service and only consider moving onto another once you’re finished.”
FREE TRIALS
You should take advantage of free trials to keep more of your hard-earned cash.
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Some trials are as short as seven days, while others last an entire month.
But any savvy savers must remember to unsubscribe to any subscriptions before the end of the trial period or risk incurring further charges.
Customers can also nab a free trial of streaming services when buying new technology.
Some Apple technology purchases will include a free trial of Apple TV+.
BUNDLE UP
You could also bundle your subscriptions with your broadband plan as phone networks often throw in streaming service subscriptions for free.
O2 is currently offering customers six months free for Disney+ or Amazon streaming services for new contract holders.
Similarly, Virgin Media is currently offering 10 per cent credit back on its entertainment services.
TalkTalk customers can add TalkTalk TV and a NOW Entertainment Membership to any fibre plan for just £9.99 a month with no upfront costs.
MERGE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Sharing subscriptions with other members of your household makes perfect sense to save a few quid.
Amazon Prime allows two adults in the same household to use the same Prime subscription.
If both householders were paying £7.99 a month for their own memberships, a merger could save £95.88 each year between the pair.
However, this one could be a bit of a tricky one if those sharing the account do not reside in the same home.
It comes as Netflix subscribers could see their bill jump by a fiver next month as the streamer punishes users who share their account.
An expert shared his shock prediction with The Sun after the tough new rules kicked in across several countries this week.
VOUCHERS
Tesco Clubcard holders can swap reward points for £8 vouchers that can be used on a 3-month Disney+ subscription, saving £15.97.
Experts say you could save £63.88 annually by cashing in a rewards voucher every three months.
DOWNGRADE & DISCOUNTS
Some streaming service charge a flat monthly subscription fee while others have tiered pricing.
Financial experts recommend checking to ensure that your subscription tier is appropriate for your use.
You many not actually need everything you are paying for and you should downgrade if so.
And you should also make sure to check for discounts on any streaming services.
For example, students who have not previously subscribed to Amazon Prime should sign up for a six month free trial.
Meanwhile, Disney+ offers 15 per cent off the annual cost of subscription to anyone over 16 and in full-time education, saving them £12 off the £79.90 price.
