[iOS] YouTube Premium Monthly: Single INR₹195 (~A$3.55), Family INR₹389 (~A$7.09) @ Apple App (Req India Apple ID & Amazon)

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[iOS] YouTube Premium Monthly: Single INR₹195 (~A$3.55), Family INR₹389 (~A$7.09) @ Apple App (Req India Apple ID & Amazon)

Pricebeat on 24/11/2024 - 10:27 apps.apple.com (761 clicks)
Last edited 30/11/2024 - 17:17 by 1 other user

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Apple India ID required. Buy gift cards from Amazon India

Set up an Indian Apple ID using your AU mobile number to verify.

Login into an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, using an Indian Apple ID by going to settings > Your name > Media and purchases.

Buy Apple gift cards from Amazon India using your AU amazon account. Enter an Indian address (make sure indian address is selected) and use an international fee free card. Then load gift cards to your Apple ID.

Open up Youtube app - head to account (right bottom corner) > settings (right top corner gear icon) > purchases and memberships

Choose a plan of your liking

Set up google family before signing up to family account https://families.google/families/

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- - mewx on 26/11/2024 - 23:24
    
    When setting to india, I keep getting "For assistance, contact iTunes Support at www.apple.com/support/itunes/ww/" when it needs me to complete my Apple account. hmmm
- this is us on 01/12/2024 - 15:27
  
  Same issue here. Tried AU and IN… Still getting "Your account cannot be created at this time."
Cheapskate Mate on 25/11/2024 - 12:11

Worked for me too, thanks.

Signed up for a new apple account in AU then logged back in and set it to India.
Colonel Flagg on 25/11/2024 - 13:13

Can I add my new India Apple balance (after following above steps) to an existing India Youtube Premium (not set up via IOS) ?

Can't see how to make it cross over to the Apple balance , rather than the existing Credit cards that have been flagged
SirLongLive on 25/11/2024 - 14:53

+1

Can this method be used on an existing family plan?
Can I use a log in on my macbook or must be iOS device?
- baoluo on 27/11/2024 - 22:44
  
  I cancelled my existing family plan and immediately subscribed it again.
  All family settings are kept.
  
  No idea about macbook…
  - SevenSmurfs on 11/12/2024 - 15:15
    
    what happens with existing family plan that has all slots filled? When you create an indian iOS account, that will be forced to be the family manager +5 other slots?
magic8ballgag on 25/11/2024 - 19:03

After redeeming the gift card on my Apple ID, I was offered 2 free months of Apple TV+ (₹99/month after).
HiDave on 25/11/2024 - 20:24

Team, I'm still on this, years later.
Just A$2.58 currently. (Damn debasement)

YouTube Premium Argentine Peso $119 (~A$2.40) Per Month (VPN Required)

It's over 25% cheaper!
- lostn on 29/11/2024 - 10:26
  
  +3
  
  did they not send you an email requiring you to update your payment method to an ARG issued card?
  
  I was on this plan too until I canceled auto renewal not knowing I was grandfathered into a plan you can't reenter.
  - HiDave on 03/12/2024 - 17:36
    
    +1
    
    True, I just got that email since my last message here.
    
    Jinxed.
    - notauser on 23/12/2024 - 02:31
      
      They're reading the comments!
ki2lo on 25/11/2024 - 23:24

Tested amd working. Thank you
dealsforlife on 26/11/2024 - 09:55

Thanks OP! It worked.
nobreaker on 26/11/2024 - 12:19

Worked perfectly. Thank you!
I had a Phillipines sub and I was about to get kicked out!
cephh on 26/11/2024 - 12:31

I reset my spare iPad i had laying around, created a normal australian apple account on set-up, and then changed location to india after, that worked seamlessly, used revoult to purchase apple card via india amazon.
CDG on 26/11/2024 - 14:03

will it work yearly?
Salty Pretzel on 26/11/2024 - 15:24

Why are people factory resetting their ipad/iphone? Is this necessary?

My wife has an iPhone 15 which is her daily so obviously I can't factory reset that. But can I use her iPhone to set this all up?
- Pricebeat on 26/11/2024 - 23:02
  
  Follow the guide. No need to reset anything. That’s people’s personal preferences.
NishoA01 on 26/11/2024 - 19:47

Anyone had an error and hopefully a fix for (on their iPhone) the last step? Aka:

Going to Purchases and Memberships on the YT app > YT Premium > Family membership 389/month > Pressing the bright blue button to 'Get Family Plan' which brings up "Youtube Premium for your family.. your family group is already set up…" pressing the continue button at the bottom and a split second of a spinning loading circle and then nothing happens?

Would be very annoying to have credit on this burner account but unable to use it -_-
- Pricebeat on 26/11/2024 - 20:30
  
  +2
  
  Delete app > force restart phone > re-install and try.
  
  Also check that you are not part a family group with someone sharing YouTube premium?
  - NishoA01 on 30/11/2024 - 20:44
    
    Delete app, force restarting and re-installing worked.
    
    Legend, thank you!
bennib0i on 26/11/2024 - 21:32

Just did this on my iphone and worked perfectly! thanks you legend!!!
pancakepancake on 27/11/2024 - 00:04

+1

I'm up to the last step on ios YT app trying to renew my family plan (full of family members) which is expiring in 2 days on a prior Turkish plan. When I hit renew, it shows the Aus price. If I try to proceed it says While the requested product is available in Australia, you need to purchase from india since your iTunes Store account is set to India.

Does this step require VPN or change of settings at the google/YT account lvl? Seems like others are seeing the Indian prices on the YT app immediately. Any help appreciated.
esthertas on 27/11/2024 - 02:06

need help @ apple.in - Your account cannot be created at this time.
- Pricebeat on 27/11/2024 - 05:46
  
  +1
  
  Create Australian account, then change country.
r98 on 27/11/2024 - 16:36

Can this be done to other app subscription services to get cheaper prices?
- Save 50 Cent on 27/11/2024 - 18:59
  
  Yes.. the apps that have different pricing depending on the location.
CarlosSpicyweiner2 on 27/11/2024 - 17:58

Amazon India wont let me use my credit card. What cards so actually work?
- Save 50 Cent on 27/11/2024 - 18:58
  
  Macquarie worked for me.
Save 50 Cent on 27/11/2024 - 18:25

If i already have youtube premium thru india directly with youtube, is it safe to switch to this method before it expires? Or better let it lapse first?
I received the dreadful email and this is going to be my last month.
- baoluo on 27/11/2024 - 22:40
  
  It is safe.
  I just did it, cancel existing and subscribe back immediately.
  
  All good so far, next renew date is one month after.
  So you may lose a few days depending on your existing subscription.
  - Save 50 Cent on 28/11/2024 - 00:04
    
    Oh thanks for the reply. In that case, i will wait until a couple of days before it ends. Cheers.
zealotman on 27/11/2024 - 21:51

…Buy Apple gift cards from Amazon India(amazon.in) using your AU amazon account. Enter an Indian address (make sure indian address is selected) and use an international fee free card…

Can I use a card with international transaction fee?
- baoluo on 27/11/2024 - 22:41
  
  Should be ok mate.
  - zealotman on 28/11/2024 - 00:48
    
    Thank you buddy! I'll try that!
baoluo on 27/11/2024 - 22:33

+3

Activated, thanks.

Few notes:
- When creating Indian address on Amazon IN, add 91 to the phone number generated
- Redeem Apple gift card by press and hold App Store and choose Redeem and enter manually
- If you already have a subscription, cancel it and resubscribe from the iOS device. Family settings are all kept.
seniordoc on 27/11/2024 - 22:40

After many trials I finally use an old iphone 5 to get an Indian apple ID and load it with 1000 rupee
However I can't find a way to subscribe Youtube premium India from Apple account.
Can someone give me a step by step instruction?
Do I need to terminate my current family account of Youtube which will expire 5 Dec before I can subscribe with Apple acount?
Do I need to use VPN, and when?
my iphone 5 cannot install youtube, which requires ios 15. Any solution?

Thank you.
balloontree on 27/11/2024 - 23:23

how do i change my apple id organiser from turkey to indian?
- dkausa on 27/11/2024 - 23:26
  
  You don't need to. I was subscribed via another country, and when you go into the YouTube app to renew, it shows the INR price due to the logged in Apple ID country.
  - balloontree on 27/11/2024 - 23:28
    
    btw, is it possible to get the 2TB cloud storage + apple one for family for indian apple ID?
    
    or you only get one of each?
esthertas on 28/11/2024 - 05:23

+1

is it necessary go through amazon purchase apple gc or can i just choose to pay it monthly and charge to card payment instead?
Salsaour on 28/11/2024 - 12:40

Worked perfectly!!
echelon6 on 28/11/2024 - 14:07

One question - does the youtube account need to have been set up in india using vpn? or can I use an existing AU youtube account? In step 4 how would youtube charge me the indian rate if youtube knows the account is Australian?
- Jstrrrr on 05/12/2024 - 20:14
  
  No need for VPN. Can use existing YT account. It initially did show me AU pricing, but quickly changed (on refresh?) to Indian pricing.
lostn on 29/11/2024 - 10:25

is this a temporary sale price on apple store or is it permanent? Can they increase the price later?

Is there any way they can block this deal eventually if they detect it's being used by non-indians?
- Jstrrrr on 05/12/2024 - 20:18
  
  Permanent, as far as being the RRP goes. Yes, price can go up when they feel like, of course. Hard to block I imagine… as it will require cooperation between Apple and YT but you never know.
notherebuthere on 30/11/2024 - 15:51

+1

Thank you OP.
I was able to create apple account, purchase gift card through Amazon and added it to my apple account.
However, when I open the YT app on my iphone, it expects me to sign in, so I sign in using my YT account. When I go to purchase premium, it shows AU prices.
Any idea what I am doing different/wrong
- Pricebeat on 30/11/2024 - 17:15
  
  +1
  
  Delete and reinstall app as well as hard restart phone? Make sure you are signed in with Indian Apple ID in media and purchases
  - notherebuthere on 30/11/2024 - 18:33
    
    I tried restarting the phone - same issue.
    Then I uninstalled YT app, but when I try to reinstall it - I have other problems, it needs minimum ios15 and I am on ios12.
    So the hunt begins to find another device.
    Appreciate your help though
    - Pricebeat on 30/11/2024 - 19:10
      
      +1
      
      It's likely the old app version that was causing the issue then.
- newgas on 30/11/2024 - 17:51
  
  +1
  
  I had the same problem, I turned off Location in settings. Back to Youtube and Indian prices appeared.
  - notherebuthere on 30/11/2024 - 18:34
    
    Before uninstalling the app - I checked and location was already turned off.
    Appreciate your help though
Pulseless on 30/11/2024 - 20:55

Worked flawlessly, thanks
Armani on 01/12/2024 - 10:24

Anyone have a valid subscription using a Qantas Pay card, Can see Revolut does work and looking for a good debit travel card in the future so worth asking the brain trust here.
Phillydelphia on 01/12/2024 - 21:05

Not sure if anyone asked but does the google account being used to manage the family accounts / payment profile need to be set up as Indian also?
Gazza69 on 02/12/2024 - 15:18

Thanking you OP for this. My current India subscription is ending tomorrow and got that bloody email last month. Trust me to leave it to the last minute. Tried all the steps you mentioned - simply as. And all it working again. Super happy. Thank you again!
Angelscrap on 02/12/2024 - 22:08

Can I just confirm - as long one of the family member has premium it will work for everyone?
- Pricebeat on 02/12/2024 - 22:47
  
  Yes, as long as you buy family membership and share it via Google families
  - ethannguyen on 07/12/2024 - 05:48
    
    @Pricebeat Does my youtube account need to have Indian address?
ewat on 02/12/2024 - 22:31

Works a treat thanks, and we're back!
Harry G on 02/12/2024 - 23:19

I'm very inexperienced with setting this up. In order to continue paying for the subscription, do i always need to continue buying new Apple India gift cards every month to pay for the subscription?
- Pricebeat on 02/12/2024 - 23:21
  
  You can buy and load money onto Apple ID for however long you want to run it for. I load up mine every 6 months
  - Harry G on 03/12/2024 - 18:59
    
    so why would i need to buy a india gift card first? Can't i add money straight onto my apple ID?
    - peter05 on 04/12/2024 - 13:39
      
      +1
      
      if its a 0 balance, app store will ask for credit card or bank details
infgeoax2 on 04/12/2024 - 14:41

Thanks worked!!
Khoo017 on 04/12/2024 - 19:25

Worked for me! Thanks!
Vavoom on 05/12/2024 - 07:45

Worked for me. Stumbled through a few steps but got it done.
Interestingly I initially used desktop to go to Amazon India to buy giftcards and it never prompted me to enter an address when buying the giftcards. I was then able to use the iOS app to go into my account to redeem the card.
- Pelicannn on 12/12/2024 - 23:27
  
  I’m kinda at this point now with mobile? It’s not asking me for an Indian address to buy the cards on my iPhone using the link above and I’m worried I’m going to screw it up haha.
  - Vavoom on 13/12/2024 - 07:34
    
    +1
    
    Yeah just keep going. You should be ok.
    - Pelicannn on 13/12/2024 - 07:47
      
      Yeah took a chance on 100 INR and worked no problem so went back for a 1000 haha.
      
      Cheers :)
issachar on 05/12/2024 - 07:52

can you redeem the giftcard without using ios device? e.g. though itunes?
reservin on 05/12/2024 - 08:18

Anyone having issue logging into Indian Apple account?
I have successfully signed up Youtube premium using this method, but now I can't seems to be able to login to Apple account.
Entering correct/incorrect password displays "unknown error"
Ted0525 on 05/12/2024 - 16:18
@Pricebeat

Thanks for the Post.
Few questions

Do I need to create a google account with an Indian Payment Profile?

Or can I use an existing google account with Australian Payment profile?
- ethannguyen on 07/12/2024 - 05:47
  
  I want to know too.
  - Pricebeat on 07/12/2024 - 16:01
    
    answered below
- Pricebeat on 07/12/2024 - 16:01
  
  Do I need to create a google account with an Indian Payment Profile?
  
  I did not, but YMMV
  
  Or can I use an existing google account with Australian Payment profile?
  
  I used my existing one with no payment profile.
gsmooth on 05/12/2024 - 17:41

Has anyone tried this for netflix?
- Jstrrrr on 05/12/2024 - 20:19
  
  Interesting question. Once you have an Indian Apple account, why not subscribe to everything that is cheaper through it…….. hmm…..
  - zyj494949 on 05/12/2024 - 23:26
    
    I remember netflix will cancel membership based on ip address. not sure if it's still the case
    - Jstrrrr on 06/12/2024 - 14:48
      
      That's via a direct payment, like YT, right? If going through Apple…. hmm… I guess we will know if this Apple YT trick gets shutdown soon…
  - gsmooth on 06/12/2024 - 01:27
    
    +1
    
    That was my thinking..
    
    Netflix via Apple India - the family plan with 4 screens is around AUD$11/mth.
- Showlight on 06/12/2024 - 15:40
  
  Netflix stopped billing via apple App Store many years ago didn't they ? Can only sign up directly. I believe Netflix turkey method still works but gift cards only not credit card.
richieisnow on 06/12/2024 - 09:10

Noob question, but can i do this on a friends iphone ?
ahdoor on 07/12/2024 - 00:19

I got "Security Code Error: Verification codes can’t be sent to this phone number at this time. Please try again later."…:(
jackary on 07/12/2024 - 03:03

Thanks OP and all the commenters for the insight. Got it setup pretty easily for me/family members on an old iPad this afternoon :)
ethannguyen on 07/12/2024 - 05:47

Does my google /youtube account need to have Indian address?
JDawg01 on 07/12/2024 - 09:16

Thanks OP! My Turkish sub was expiring on the 12th of this month. You're a life saver mate!!!!!!!
Armani on 07/12/2024 - 14:17

Am in Hong Kong in a couple of weeks and looking to purchase Google play cards and create a new google account when visiting, anyone confirmed this method works?
Checking pricing its pretty good value…
AshleyLiang on 07/12/2024 - 17:36

I started to try last night and after a couple of attempts it's all worked now.

The biggest challenge happening to me was to create an (Indian) Apple ID/Account. I was stuck in setting up the MFA when I constantly got the error "Verification codes cannot be sent to this phone number at this time". Thanks to a comment from a similar deal I finally went through by signing up via Apple Music: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15998992/redir

The rest went smoothly.

The trick is you have to have an Indian Apple account logged in on some Apple device and then login to the YouTube app with the Google account you want to have the plan on.

Wondering if Google will take what actions against these 'plan renewing' activities.
- t0087669 on 07/12/2024 - 21:23
  
  did you have to use VPN to connect to India when login to the Youtube app when you select the payment?
  - HappyJoyJoy on 08/12/2024 - 00:28
    
    nope
  - AshleyLiang on 08/12/2024 - 09:31
    
    +1
    
    No VPN is required, and I even used my AU address for the gift card billing.
HappyJoyJoy on 07/12/2024 - 22:13

Question, I set up the account and all working via india (new account)
i removed the family members under the old account, and have sent an invite, will they be able to joing the new account, how does it work, sorry, feeling dumb
- AshleyLiang on 08/12/2024 - 09:37
  
  Haven’t tried but its possible that it won’t let you if your members accounts are set to a different region other than India and they seem to think accounts from different regions cannot be in a family plan
  - HappyJoyJoy on 08/12/2024 - 12:56
    
    +1
    
    but the new Youtube account is set to Australia , not india
    lets see how it goes
    - AshleyLiang on 08/12/2024 - 14:44
      
      Cool then it should work
silvertone on 07/12/2024 - 23:42

Amazon India seems to have “run out” of Apple Card’s.

There’s a third party seller but they don’t indicate delivery method (email/post etc) whereas the Amazon IN listing specifically stated email delivery.

“Ships from Euronet India”
- HappyJoyJoy on 08/12/2024 - 00:28
  
  https://www.amazon.in/Apple-App-Store-2_model-store/dp/B0CSY…
  
  looks fine to me
  - silvertone on 08/12/2024 - 00:55
    
    “Sold by PineLabs” when I go to purchase.
    
    “This vouchers code used in a scam” in a review.

[iOS] YouTube Premium Monthly: Single INR₹195 (~A$3.55), Family INR₹389 (~A$7.09) @ Apple App (Req India Apple ID & Amazon)

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