Welcome to the ultimate guide of Spotify subscriptions!
ATTENTION 07/07/23 onwards: Please avoid transferring into OlduBil while I investigate a minor issue. OlduBil has removed Aktifbank from their list of banks, and this may cause transfer problems such as lost money. I will update an alternate bank ASAP after I finish some transfer tests. Testing is now complete, and all test transfers are successful via VakıfBank. DO NOT use Aktifbank until further notice. Please see updated instructions on the Xbox post to transfer into OlduBil. OlduBil remains the best free Virtual Turkey Mastercard provider.
Like literally every guide I've made, I spent a chunk of money out of generosity to test the current validity of this method (I tested transfers from Wise into OlduBil) as well as screenshots throughout the sign-up process (see screenshots in the instructions section). The good news? Spotify Premium is at an ALL TIME LOW! Perfect for those who couldn't sign up with the Google Pay method!
Please show some love and any comments, concerns, suggestions or feedback are welcome :)
Modern problems require modern solutions. Like Xbox Game Passes, Youtube, Netflix, Discord, Google One, Microsoft 365, relocating (virtually of course) to Turkey is usually the best option, with some methods saving hundreds or thousands of dollars each year added up.
The processes below are very easy, just take it slow and you'll get there! Just remember you'll be saving hundreds at the end of the day.
Turkey VPN and Turkey-based Virtual Mastercard Required! If you do not have a Turkey-based Virtual Mastercard, see how to get one here in the instructions section (Part 1 and Part 2). You can use it forever, with many deals to come!
Note that due to a recent and continuing crash in the Turkish Lira currency, the TRY-AUD is hitting an all time low. All prices in this guide are current as of 26 June 2023.
Available Plans:
You can see all the features of all Spotify Premium plans here: https://support.spotify.com/us/article/premium-plans/
| Subscription Plan | TR Pricing | AU Conversion | AU Pricing | Savings | % Saving | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual (Monthly) | ₺29,99 TL | ~$1.73 AUD | $11.99 AUD | ~$10.26 AUD | 86% | |
| Student (Monthly) | ₺14,99 TL | ~$0.86 AUD | $5.99 AUD | ~$5.13 AUD | 86% | |
| Duo (Monthly) | ₺39,99 TL | ~$2.31 AUD | $15.99 AUD | ~$13.68 AUD | 86% | |
| Family (Monthly) | ₺49,99 TL | ~$2.89 AUD | $18.99 AUD | ~$16.10 AUD | 85% | Best value! |
Instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully. If you already have a Turkey based Virtual Mastercard, proceed with the following instructions. If you do not have a Turkey-based Virtual Mastercard, STOP HERE and see how to get one here in the instructions section (Part 1 and Part 2): https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/784047.
Turkey based Virtual Mastercard REQUIRED
Notes: The Spotify sign up pages will be in Turkish (which is easily navigatable if you have some common sense). Feel free to translate the page to English otherwise.
Log in to Spotify (VPN off), or make a new account (VPN off).
Connect a VPN to a server in Turkey (see Notes section for suggestions).
Go to the Spotify Premium plans page.
Scroll down and select the plan you want. Proceed to pay with your Turkey-based Virtual Mastercard.
Fly back home and turn off your VPN. YOU'RE DONE! WOOO! Enjoy your savings :)
HELP POINT: Because the popup payment windown cannot be translated to English, here are screenshots of the process in the following order: (1), (2), (3)
ISP Notes (Important)
Most VPN services will connect to Turkey, unlike India. Those include NordVPN, Private Internet Access (PIA), free Windscribe Chrome extension (recommended), free UrbanVPN Chrome extension (recommended), ExpressVPN, etc. If one doesn't work, use another VPN
- If you're using Windscribe and it shows different currencies: keep turning the windscribe on and off. Each time you don't get TRY, turn it off and on, then refresh the Spotify sign up page. You'll eventually land on TRY. Go to https://whatismyipaddress.com/ each time you turn it off/on and see if you land on Istanbul
FAQ
Q: Will I need to turn VPN on everytime I listen to Spotify?
A: No! You no longer need to have VPN on every time you use Spotify Premium. VPN is only required for sign up. After sign up, use Spotify without a VPN.
Q: I got charged a different rate compared to the prices on this post. What happened?
A: Due to foreign exchange rates constantly fluctuating, prices will differ by several cents each month
Q: I have an existing Spotify account, can I use the same email?
A: Definitely!
Q: Is signing up to Spotify Turkey going to affect my Spotify library/catalogue?
A: After setting up this sub, you may or may not notice the Spotify catalogue/recommendations may be weird with brand new regional music, etc… but your Spotify catalogue will adjust to what you’re listening to and soon it will look like nothing ever happened
Q: GST/VAT and Tax related questions?
A: Don't worry, there really isn't any tax you need to worry about.
I think Spotify just jacked the Turkish prices. I went through the process on Saturday to create Oldubil virtual card, setup Wise account and transfer money. Had to wait until today for money get from Wise to Oldubil. Just went to the /tr-en/ plans page linked above and tried to pay for Family. Price showed as 49,99TL but I got an error saying something went wrong with payment. Tried 3x times, same result. So then I backed out and checked some details and noticed the prices had changed. https://www.spotify.com/tr-en/Premium/#plans
Individual 39,99 TL/month
Duo 54,99 TL/month
Family 64,99 TL/month
Student 21,99 TL/month
Looks like someone at Spotify noticed OzB. Since it is billed monthly, has anyone got a message about a price rise?
edit Googled "Spotify Turkey price rise" and looks like it was commonly reported in Turkish news 2 days ago.