The only way to get free Spotify Premium legally is through official free trial offers and bundled promotions from partners like PayPal and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. These methods provide full access to all Spotify mobile features, including ad-free listening, unlimited skips, on-demand playback, offline downloads, and high-quality audio, without needing to resort to hacks or illegal mods.
How to get free Spotify premium legally with an official trial
The primary legal method to get Spotify Premium for free is through official free trial offers. Free trials typically range from 30 days to 3 months, with some promotional offers extending up to 6 months depending on your region and the specific promotion.
Eligibility for free trials is generally restricted to new Spotify Premium users or those who have not previously used a Premium free trial. Each Spotify account is typically eligible for only one free trial offer. To sign up, a valid payment method such as a credit card, debit card, or PayPal is required, even though no charges are incurred during the trial period.
To start, go to the Spotify website and select the free trial option. Choose your preferred plan and enter your payment details. Spotify will only charge you after the trial period ends. The subscription automatically renews to a paid plan at the end of the free trial unless you cancel before the renewal date.
To cancel, log into your Spotify account, navigate to the Account page, and follow the cancellation prompts. Canceling a zero-priced free trial immediately revokes access to Premium benefits, so be sure to cancel only when you are ready to lose those features.
If you borrow a friend's or family member's account, enable Offline Mode to listen simultaneously without playback conflicts (Home tab > Settings gear icon > Playback > Offline switch). Note that you can only download a total of 10,000 tracks for offline listening on up to five devices. Also, the shared algorithm means Discover Weekly, recommendations, and Spotify Wrapped won't be personalized to you.
Samsung Galaxy owners who purchased a device between May 31, 2022 and May 30, 2023 can redeem a free trial by May 30, 2022 via the preloaded Spotify app: go to the Premium tab, tap the 'Spotify Premium for Samsung' button, and select 'Try 3-Month Free'. Historically, Samsung offered a six-month trial with the Galaxy S10 in 2020, which was reduced to three months in 2021.
AT&T Unlimited & More Premium customers used to get free Spotify Premium for as long as they were subscribed, activated via an AT&T WatchTV account. AT&T Connected Car and AT&T THANKS offered a six-month free trial, redeemed via email or the AT&T THANKS website. Effective November 2021, Spotify is no longer included in AT&T premium bundles.
Get a longer Spotify premium free trial through PayPal
Signing up for a Spotify Premium account using PayPal is another simple way to get free Spotify Premium legally. When you sign up using PayPal, you get the first three months of Premium for free. This promotion often extends the standard free trial to 3 months for new users who sign up with PayPal as their payment method.
First, make sure you have a verified PayPal account. If you don't have one, create one free of charge. Once verified, launch the Spotify app on your mobile device, tap the Premium tab, and select the option to get Premium. Choose PayPal from the payment options, and Spotify will redirect you to PayPal's website to complete the sign-up. Remember to cancel before the three-month trial ends if you do not want to pay the monthly fee.
Claim a Spotify premium free trial with Xbox game pass ultimate
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can claim a 4-month Spotify Premium perk from the Perks gallery. This benefit is available only if you have not tried Spotify Premium before.
To redeem the offer, launch the Xbox Game Pass app on mobile, PC, or console. Go to the Perks gallery and choose Spotify Premium as your perk. From there, follow the link to Spotify's portal, or scan the QR code provided by Xbox with your phone's camera. You will receive your Spotify Premium code through the Xbox Message Center. It can take up to ten business days to receive the code.
How students can get Spotify premium for free
Eligible students can access a free trial of Spotify Premium Student, often lasting 1 or 3 months, followed by a discounted monthly rate. The Spotify Premium Student plan in the US often includes access to Hulu with Ads.
Student eligibility requires active enrollment at an accredited college or university and being 18 years or older. Student status is verified through SheerID and must be re-verified every 12 months, with the discount valid for up to 4 years. To sign up, you will need to upload proof of enrollment or log in to your college or university's portal for verification.
Get free Spotify premium as a starbucks employee
All Starbucks employees, known as Starbucks Partners, receive Spotify Premium for free for as long as they are employed at the company. If you are already a Premium subscriber, you must cancel and wait for your billing period to end before registering as a Partner. To get started, log into your Spotify account or create one for free. Head over to Spotify's Partner Provisioning Portal and select the option to get Premium. Agree to link your Spotify account to the portal. On the verification page, enter your last name and your Starbucks Global User Name, which is your two-character country code and your partner number. Activation may take up to a few hours. Once set up, use your account at least once a month to maintain your Premium status. If not used at least once a month, the account reverts to the free version, but it can be reactivated.
Use a Spotify premium gift card to get it for free
If you receive a Spotify Premium gift card as a gift, you can redeem it for a set number of months of Premium service at no cost to you. Gift cards apply to Premium Individual plans only, not Student, Family, or Duo plans. The region or country settings of your Spotify account must match where the gift card was purchased. Denominations include $10 (1 month), $30 (3 months), $60 (6 months), and $99 (12 months), and are valid for one year from purchase.
To redeem, go to Spotify.com/redeem and log in. Scratch off the cover at the back of the card to reveal the PIN. Type in the PIN or the premium code found on the receipt, then click the Redeem button. If you were using the free version of Spotify before redeeming the gift card, your subscription will automatically return to the free version after the gift card amount is used up.
Important things to know before your free trial ends
Spotify reserves the right to modify or terminate free trial offers at any time and for any reason. Always check the terms of your specific offer for exact trial length and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get multiple free trials on the same Spotify account?
No. Attempting to sign up for multiple trials on the same account will not work.
What happens if I cancel my free trial early?
If you cancel a free trial before it ends, you immediately lose access to all Premium features. You will not be charged, but you cannot continue using Premium for the remainder of the trial period.
Do I need to enter a credit card for every free trial method?
Yes.
Can I switch to a different Premium plan during my free trial?
Yes, you can switch to another Spotify Premium plan during the trial period. However, doing so may cut your trial short, so check the terms before making changes.
How do I know if I am eligible for a free trial?
Eligibility is generally limited to new Spotify Premium users or those who have never used a Premium free trial before. You can check your account's Receipts page or look for past emails from Spotify to see if you have previously subscribed.
