Getting a YouTube Premium free trial without a credit card is tricky because YouTube typically requires a payment method to start the trial. However, here are some legitimate workarounds to try:
Method 1: Use a Virtual Card with $0 Balance
Some services provide disposable virtual cards that can bypass payment checks:
- Privacy.com (US only) – Create a virtual card and set a $1 spending limit (YouTube will attempt a small charge but fail, yet the trial may still activate).
- Revolut (Global) – Generate a virtual card, then disable payments after signing up.
- PayPal with No Balance – Some users report success by linking an empty PayPal account, though this doesn’t always work.
⚠️ Note: YouTube may still detect invalid payment methods and block the trial.
Method 2: Google Opinion Rewards (Free Credit for Trial)
If you have Google Play credit (from surveys or promotions), you can use it to cover the trial:
- Download Google Opinion Rewards (Android/iOS).
- Answer surveys to earn Google Play balance.
- When signing up for YouTube Premium, select Google Play balance as payment.
- Since the trial is free, it won’t deduct money, but the system may accept it as a valid payment method.
Method 3: Carrier Billing (Mobile Data Users)
Some mobile carriers allow direct billing without a credit card:
- Check if your carrier supports “carrier billing” (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.).
- Open YouTube Premium signup on your phone’s mobile data (not Wi-Fi).
- If available, select “Bill to my carrier” instead of a credit card.
Method 4: Free Trials via Promo Codes (Rare)
Occasionally, YouTube offers promo codes for free trials (no payment needed):
- Check Reddit (r/YouTubePremium) for giveaways.
- Look for partner promotions (e.g., with Samsung, Google Pixel, or Spotify).
Method 5: Student Plan with School Email (No Card Needed in Some Cases)
If you’re a student:
- Sign up for YouTube Premium Student (requires .edu email or SheerID verification).
- Some reports suggest school-issued accounts may not require a card.
What Doesn’t Work?
❌ Using fake/debit cards with $0 balance (YouTube detects invalid payments).
❌ VPN tricks (may work temporarily, but YouTube bans accounts for TOS violations).
❌ “Free Premium APKs” (malware risk, account bans).
Best Safe Option?
If you absolutely don’t want to use a card, try:
- Google Opinion Rewards → Use Play Balance.
- Carrier billing (if available).
- Student verification (if eligible).
Otherwise, use a virtual card with a $1 limit (Privacy.com) and cancel before the trial ends.
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