Spotify Premium is awesome – ad-free music, offline listening, high-quality streams – but paying full price can hurt your wallet. The interesting secret is that Spotify’s subscription price isn’t the same everywhere. For example, users in some countries like India or Egypt pay only a couple of dollars per month for the exact same Premium plan that costs around $10-$12 in the US or Europe.
This difference exists because Spotify adjusts prices to local economies, which means savvy users can take advantage and pay much less for Premium by pretending to be in another country.
In this post, we’ll explore two popular ways to subscribe to Spotify at a cheaper rate: doing it yourself with a VPN trick, or using a service called GamsGo that handles everything for you. We’ll also talk about the potential risks (like breaking Spotify’s rules) at the end.
VPN Method – Signing Up via India or Egypt
The do-it-yourself method to get cheap Spotify Premium involves using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to sign up in a country where Spotify is priced lower. By temporarily spoofing your location, you can create or update a Spotify account that is billed at the local rate of that country. Among the many regions, India and Egypt have emerged as the go-to options for this trick – their Premium plans are dirt cheap (roughly ₹119 in India or EGP 69.99 in Egypt per month, which is about $1-$2) and, importantly, they offer gift cards that outsiders can use.
Other low-price countries like Turkey or Argentina might sound tempting too, but they’ve become difficult because Spotify often requires a local credit card there and gift cards for those regions aren’t easily available anymore. India and Egypt, on the other hand, allow the gift card workaround, making them the most reliable choices for this VPN method.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting Spotify cheaper with the VPN + gift card approach:
- Step 1: Use a VPN to connect to India or Egypt. Pick a reliable VPN service and switch your server location to one in India or Egypt. This makes Spotify think you’re browsing from that country. It’s a good idea to use a private/incognito browser window as well, so no old location cookies give you away.
- Step 2: Set up a Spotify account in that country. If you don’t have a Spotify account yet, visit the Spotify website (still on the VPN) and sign up, selecting India or Egypt as your country of residence. If you already have an account, make sure it’s not on an active Premium plan (you can cancel and revert to free tier for this).
Then go to your account profile settings and change your country to India or Egypt while connected via VPN. Spotify might ask for a local address – you can enter any valid address (for example, a random street in Mumbai or Cairo); Spotify doesn’t strictly verify this, so any plausible address works. - Step 3: Purchase a Premium gift card for the target country. This is the key step to avoid needing a local bank card. While still connected to the VPN, find a reputable online marketplace that sells Spotify Premium gift codes for the country you chose. For instance, you can buy an Indian Spotify Premium e-card (many users get 12-month codes from sites like G2A or Eneba). A 12-month India code might cost around ₹2000-₹2500, which is roughly €20-€25 – that comes out to only about €2 per month, a huge saving! Make sure the code you buy matches your chosen country’s region (e.g. an India code if your account is set to India). Tip: Buying a longer-duration code (6 or 12 months) often gives the best bang for your buck and means you don’t have to repeat this process every month.
Gift Card Price Duration India Spotify Premium India 12-month Gift Card
(G2A)from $22 - 12 months Individual
- approx. 10 months Duo
- approx. 7 months Family
- You can also buy multiple cards, e.g. 2 cards for 14 months Spotify Family
Spotify Premium India 6-month Gift Card
(G2A)out of stock - 6 months Individual
- approx. 4 months Duo
- approx. 3 months Family
- You can also buy multiple cards, e.g. 2 cards for 6 months Spotify Family
Spotify Premium India 1-month Gift Card
(Kinguin)out of stock 1 month Individual Spotify Premium India 1-month Gift Card
(G2A)out of stock 1 month Individual Egypt Spotify Premium Egypt 6-month Gift Card
(G2A)out of stock - 6 months Individual
- approx. 4 months Duo
- approx. 3 months Family
- You can also buy multiple cards, e.g. 2 cards for 6 months Spotify Family
Spotify Premium Egypt 1-month Gift Card
(G2A)out of stock 1 month Individual - Step 4: Redeem the gift card on Spotify. Once you have the code, stay on the VPN and log in to your Spotify account’s redeem page. Enter the Premium gift code to top up your subscription. The Spotify site will apply the Premium time to your account at the local rate.
If prompted to confirm the country for redemption, ensure it matches (you should still be set to India or Egypt from step 2). After redemption, you should see that your account is upgraded to Premium. Congrats – you’re now enjoying Spotify Premium at the low local price! - Step 5: Enjoy your music (no VPN needed day-to-day). Now that Premium is activated, you can disconnect the VPN for daily listening. Your Spotify account will function like any normal Premium account. You might notice some regional quirks – for example, the “Top Charts” might show songs popular in India/Egypt and not your home country – but all your personal playlists and recommendations remain the same.
You can stream and download music as usual. When your prepaid period is close to ending, remember you’ll need to repeat the process with a new gift card to renew if you want to continue at the discounted rate. (Set a calendar reminder so you don’t accidentally lapse.)
Using the VPN method can save you as much as 70-85% off the regular subscription cost, which is pretty incredible. Many people have successfully done this and effectively pay just a buck or two each month for Spotify Premium instead of the usual ten. However, it does require a bit of effort and tech know-how (and the cost of a VPN, if you don’t have one already). You also have to be comfortable doing things slightly against the grain, since this trick is not “officially” supported by Spotify. We’ll discuss the rule-breaking aspect later, but first let’s look at an easier alternative for those who find the VPN + gift card too much hassle.
GamsGo – The Easy Alternative
If fiddling with VPN servers, foreign addresses, and gift cards sounds too complicated or time-consuming, GamsGo offers a more convenient way to get Spotify Premium cheaply. GamsGo is a subscription-sharing service that essentially does the heavy lifting for you. The idea is that GamsGo purchases Spotify Premium (usually Family or multi-user plans in low-cost regions) and then shares the access with individual users for a fee. Instead of paying Spotify directly, you pay GamsGo a much lower amount and they ensure your account stays Premium. It’s a bit like joining a family plan where someone else is the organizer – except you don’t have to know that person, because GamsGo arranges it behind the scenes.
In practice, using GamsGo to “subscribe” to Spotify is very straightforward. You just go to the GamsGo website, choose the Spotify Premium option, and sign up with your Spotify account details. They charge around €3 per month (it can vary slightly with promotions or currency, but roughly 3 euros), and in return they will upgrade your Spotify account to Premium status and keep it that way as long as you continue paying their fee. This price is a little higher than the absolute rock-bottom VPN method (which can get under €2), but it’s still dramatically cheaper than a normal subscription, and you’re basically paying for convenience and peace of mind. Here are some key points about GamsGo:
- No tech hassle: You don’t need to use a VPN or create new accounts. GamsGo handles all the regional subscription trickery on their end. For you, it’s as simple as providing your Spotify account (or sometimes they give you an invite or a family slot) and then enjoying Premium. It’s plug-and-play.
- Use your own account: Importantly, you typically keep using your own Spotify account – no need to switch to a strange new account or share your password with anyone. GamsGo can directly recharge your personal account with Premium. This means all your playlists, saved songs, and settings remain intact, exactly as before. You just start seeing the benefits of Premium (no ads, downloads, etc.) on your account after they activate it. It feels like magic because one day you’re free, the next day you’re Premium – but you’re paying a fraction of the cost.
- Safe payment and buyer protection: GamsGo has a buyer protection policy for its users. In simple terms, that means if anything goes wrong – say your Premium access stops working unexpectedly or there’s an issue with the account – you’re entitled to a refund or a fix. The company offers a money-back guarantee (often refund within 24 hours if there’s a serious problem) and 24/7 customer support to resolve any hiccups. This offers some security, so you’re not left stranded if Spotify were to crack down or if the shared subscription had an issue. Essentially, GamsGo stands behind their service and will either restore your Premium or give your money back in case of an account disruption.
Using GamsGo is arguably the easiest method to get Spotify Premium cheaply, especially for non-technical users. You pay a small monthly fee to them, and they take care of everything else in the background. Many users report positive experiences with it – enjoying all the normal Premium features (high-quality streaming, offline listening, no ads) without any difference, except paying much less. It’s also worth noting that GamsGo’s approach isn’t limited to Spotify; they do similar sharing deals for Netflix, YouTube Premium, and other services, which is how they can charge such low prices across the board.
They essentially leverage family plans and group subscriptions to pass on the savings to customers. By splitting the cost among several people, everyone ends up paying only 30-40% of the normal price (so around 60-70% off the official rate) while still getting the full service. For Spotify, that means your ~€3/month via GamsGo gets you the same Premium plan that would normally be around €10 – quite a bargain.
Legal Stuff and Spotify’s Terms of Service
Before you rush off to sign up via Egypt or join a GamsGo family, it’s important to understand the legal and ethical gray areas here. Both of the methods described above let you enjoy Spotify Premium for cheap, but they do violate Spotify’s Terms of Service in some way. Spotify’s user agreement asks customers to pay the price set for their true country and not to use tricks to circumvent regional pricing or family plan rules. If you use a VPN to pretend you live in India (when you don’t), or if you join a “family” of random strangers through GamsGo, you are not following Spotify’s official rules.
Now, this isn’t a criminal act – using a VPN is perfectly legal, and splitting subscriptions isn’t illegal either – but it is against Spotify’s contract terms. What are the possible consequences? In the worst case, Spotify could suspend or terminate your account if they catch you flagrantly breaking the rules. That means you’d lose access to your music library, playlists, and any remaining subscription time without a refund.
More commonly, if Spotify detects something fishy, they might issue a warning or simply switch your account back to the correct country and push you onto the local pricing. For example, there have been cases where people on an overseas plan received an email notice and then found their plan reverted to their home country’s pricing the next month. In the case of family plan abuses, Spotify sometimes requires verification of address – if you can’t all prove you live together, they might remove you from the family plan.
Spotify’s enforcement can be unpredictable. Many users manage to fly under the radar for long periods, saving a lot of money. Others might get flagged relatively quickly. It’s a bit of a gamble. If you’re using the VPN method, some precautions like keeping your account’s listed country consistent (and not hopping around constantly) can help. If you’re using GamsGo, they handle a lot of that risk management for you, but ultimately they’re still bending the rules too (just on your behalf). GamsGo at least offers that buyer protection, so if your Premium were to stop, you could get support or a refund – something you wouldn’t get if you did it alone. Still, proceed at your own risk and be aware that at any point Spotify could tighten their policies or detection measures.
To sum it up, subscribing to Spotify Premium via India/Egypt or through a service like GamsGo can save you a ton of money and it’s relatively easy to do. Plenty of people around the world are already doing this to make their streaming bills more affordable. Just remember that these methods are unofficial and do violate Spotify’s terms of service. It’s not likely to land you in legal trouble, but there is a risk of losing your account or at least being forced back to the higher price. If you’re comfortable with that risk, the reward is significant savings – you’ll be enjoying the same Spotify Premium experience for a fraction of the cost. And if you ever feel unsure, you can always stick to Spotify’s legitimate discounted plans (like Student, Duo, or Family with real family members) which, while not as dirt-cheap as the VPN trick, are completely within the rules.
Happy listening, and enjoy the extra cash you save! Just keep an eye on your email for any notices from Spotify, and use these tricks responsibly. After all, rules aside, the goal is simply to enjoy music without breaking the bank. If you do it smartly, you can have the best of both worlds – all your favorite tunes on Premium and more money left over each month.
