how to get youtube premium free trial without credit card

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:

  1. 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).
  2. Revolut (Global) – Generate a virtual card, then disable payments after signing up.
  3. 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:

  1. Download Google Opinion Rewards (Android/iOS).
  2. Answer surveys to earn Google Play balance.
  3. When signing up for YouTube Premium, select Google Play balance as payment.
  4. 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:

  1. Check if your carrier supports “carrier billing” (T-Mobile, Verizon, etc.).
  2. Open YouTube Premium signup on your phone’s mobile data (not Wi-Fi).
  3. 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:

  1. Sign up for YouTube Premium Student (requires .edu email or SheerID verification).
  2. 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:

  1. Google Opinion Rewards → Use Play Balance.
  2. Carrier billing (if available).
  3. 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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