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Spotify debuts a three-month free trial period

By Sarah Chen
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Do you recall the days when you had to manually download each song / album you like before transferring it to a media player? Neither do we. Spotify has revolutionized the way we listen to music by making it more convenient (and much cheaper) than ever before.

It is easy to get hooked on Spotify and it seems the streaming giant knows this fact very well. This is why now  the platform is extending its free trial period to 3 months. For reference, previously the free trial period was just 1 month long. Spotify shared this information in an official blog post.

So how exactly will this 3-month trial period work? Put simply, first-time users, after creating an account, will not be billed during the first three months of their new subscription. The first payment will take place at the end of the third month.

Additionally, if for whatever reason they are not thrilled with the streaming service within the trial period, users will be able to cancel their subscription without incurring any fees in the process. In essence, if a user opts out before the three-month mark has passed, the time spent streaming will be virtually free.

The longer trial period also extends (pun intended) to past users who no longer use Spotify. For a measly $9.99, ex-subscribers will be able to get three full months of streaming (i.e.  less than $4 a month). There is one catch, however. This offer only applies to users who made the decision to cancel their subscription before July 15th 2022.

The new extended trial period will be available across 135 markets and the offer will come into effect after September 11th. If this does not convince you to give Spotify a chance, nothing will.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Who is eligible for the new three-month free trial period?

A.

First-time users will qualify after creating an account. They will not be billed during the first three months of their new subscription, with the first payment due at the end of the third month.

Q.

Does this extended trial offer apply to people who have used Spotify before?

A.

Yes, ex-subscribers can also get three months of streaming for $9.99. However, this offer only applies to those who cancelled their subscription before July 15th, 2022.

Q.

When will this extended free trial become available?

A.

The new extended trial period will come into effect after September 11th. It will be available to users across 135 markets globally.

Q.

Can users cancel their subscription during the trial period without incurring costs?

A.

Yes, if users are not satisfied with the service within the trial period, they can cancel their subscription without incurring any fees. Time spent streaming before cancelling will be free.

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