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How to save on PlayStation Plus membership in the UK after Sony price hikes
The PlayStation Plus new prices are a big investment, let's see how we can help with that.
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- Olivia Garrett
Published: Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 12:22 pm
Sony has announced a price hike on basic PlayStation Plus memberships coming into effect from today (Wednesday 20 May).
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The gaming giant has increased the cost of the Essential tier by £1 to £7.99, $10.99, and €9.99 respectively. Meanwhile, a basic three-month subscription will go up by £3 to £21.99, $27.99, and €27.99 respectively.
The company cited "market conditions" as its reason for the price hike, which also followed a £90 increase in the cost of the PS5 console this March. At the time, Sony spoke about "continued pressures in the global economic landscape," this has clearly hit gaming brands across the board as the Nintendo Switch 2 has also gone up in US and EU countries.
If you're looking to save money on your PS Plus subscription, here's a few simple solutions for you.
How to save on PlayStation Plus in the UK
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Buy annual or multiple month subscriptions
The best thing to do when buying an PlayStation Plus subscription is to buy in bulk. UK retailers like Loaded (formerly CD Keys) offer membership subscriptions ranging from 14 days to 24 months which save you money overall.
At the time of writing, the cost of these subscriptions are reduced, so you may be able to snag a cheaper membership if you act fast and buy for the whole year. Right now, the cheapest cost for the PlayStation Plus Premium 24 Months Subscription is £194.99 (£8 a month).
You can also get digital gift cards for PS Plus from the likes of Very, Amazon and Currys which range from £20 to £100.
Bundle with a PS5 console
If you're new to the PS5 entirely, you can also buy PS Plus subscriptions in a bundle with a new PS5. These are available at EE and Argos and cost £679.99, so £569.99 for the PS5 and £110 for the PS Plus (£9 a month).
Where should I buy the PlayStation Plus in the UK?
The PlayStation Plus bulk subscriptions are available at a range of UK retailers:
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Make sure you check out the best Nintendo Switch 2 bundles for more savings.
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