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YouTube Premium via Argentina: Single ARS$119 (~NZ$1.42/Month), Family ARS$179 (~NZ$2.19/Month, VPN Required only to Register)

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YouTube Premium via Argentina: Single ARS$119 (~NZ$1.42/Month), Family ARS$179 (~NZ$2.19/Month, VPN Required only to Register)
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Wakrak on 17/10/2022 - 21:58 youtube.com (198 clicks)
Last edited 20/10/2022 - 08:33

Thought it was time for another YouTube post considering the last one was back in 2019.

  • Use a VPN to connect to an Argentinian server (just for registration).1
  • Open an incognito browser window.
  • Sign up via the main link (or here)
  • If an Argentinian address is requested, use this link and Google the postcode.
  • Pay using card with no foreign exchange fees.2
  • Enjoy the full benefits of YouTube Premium.3

Family (share with up to 5 members)

All family members need to sign into their Google account and accept your YT premium invite while also connected to Argentina via VPN.

Tip 1

  • Create a new Google account with a spare email address and set that accounts region to Argentina
  • Invite your main account (plus any others) to join the family of this Argentinian account
  • Use a VPN (TunnelBear) to connect to Argentina and start a YouTube Premium subscription for your ‘family’

Tip 2

Quick summary for families with existing normal Gmail accounts etc:

  • In an incognito window, create a burner gmail account (no VPN)
  • In an incognito window, create 'family' on htps://families.google.com using the burner gmail account as the family manager (no VPN)
  • All family members accept the invite to join the family group (no VPN)
  • Close all tabs. Open a new ignognito tab
  • Tunnelbear VPN connected to Argentina
  • https://www.youtube.com/premium, select family plan
  • Sign up using Argentina address generator & your payment card
  • YouTube Premium showed up straight away. Watched a video for a couple of seconds to activate it (still on VPN) - not sure if necessary
  • Closed all incognito windows, turn off VPN

  1. I used TunnelBear (free) ↩

  2. I used my standard BNZ card ↩

  3. Instructions c&p from OzBargain ↩

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  • Wakrak on 17/10/2022 - 22:12
    +2

    I'm on an Argentina family account. Last three bills were $2.17 (Sept), $2.19 (Aug), $2.27 (July). Got four different family members attached to mine. 2x North Island, 1x South Island, 1x Australia. No issues. I created new Gmail accounts for all four of them so that I could log in and accept the membership invite while still connected to Argentina via VPN.

    • xxLegendPlayzzxx on 17/10/2022 - 22:14
      +1

      I’m also on the family account and it works perfect. Definitely worth it. I just wish Alexa was compatible with YouTube music.

    • Geeguy on 19/10/2022 - 19:11

      Hey mate,

      means I have to create a new google AC? Is there anyway we can use our existing gmail?

      If not, its sending a verification code to mobile, when creating a new gmail. Is it OK to have NZ mobile number for that?

      Thanks heaps - Gee

  • Rand0m on 17/10/2022 - 22:21

    Lord Wakrak, are you still doing the Sky Sport trials with Wise? I think they log IPs with trials now so I always get a notification stating the trial has already been used.

    • Wakrak on 17/10/2022 - 22:29
      +1

      Yep. I just signed up on Saturday. New card, new email address, some random name.

    • kiwiicheapies on 18/10/2022 - 07:39

      when did this happen @Rand0m

    • airbourne20 on 18/10/2022 - 07:52

      I've had this a couple of times too, I think it happens when I leave my account signed in too long (I'm not an expert but suspect there is something at the backend that can see IP's up to a reset point).
      Normally a series of 1.) Sign out and don't make a new account 2) reboot 3.) Come back and try again in a couple of days, sorts it out.

      • jackvdbuk on 18/10/2022 - 14:07

        Rebooting your pc won't give you a new ip, you can check your ip my go ogling my up in google.
        I would recommend using incognito mode on chrome to see if it's cookie related.

    • bigcheese on 18/10/2022 - 08:34

      Are you using a new email address and new Wise card number each time?
      I’ve never had a problem using the same IP address.
      Try incognito mode in case it is caching your previous details.

  • itschaboi on 17/10/2022 - 22:22

    How long does the deal at this price last for?

    • justaddwater on 17/10/2022 - 22:27

      You pay month per month, cant buy in advance,like any loophole it could end at any time really.

      • Everettpsycho on 17/10/2022 - 22:37
        +1

        You can buy 12 months in india for the individual plans. We had some payment issue crop up with our card and I couldn't seem to get around them with the family plan I was using to just stumped up for 2x individual plans which worked a treat and now we have no issues for the next 12 months.

    • Wakrak on 17/10/2022 - 22:28

      Just depends on the currency conversion rate. Mine has been between $2 & $2.30 since I signed up to YT family at the start of the year. I was on an Indian individual plan for a year or two prior to that.

  • quasar on 17/10/2022 - 22:48
    +1

    Awesome write-up, thanks. I've already got a family set up with my wife and kids' accounts sharing apps and using family controls for the kids screen time, do you know if I can just join the new burner account to the existing family and then share the YT family plan to the existing accounts?

    • cutcutcut on 19/10/2022 - 17:09

      I'm keen to know this too. I already have a family set up, but I'm just a single user YouTube music account. I'm wondering if I can cancel my sub, make the burner account with a family sub and invite the other members.

    • ace310 on 19/10/2022 - 20:09
      +1

      Yes. You can add existing accounts to the burner account family.

  • MyFriendAutism on 17/10/2022 - 22:52
    +1

    A must have if YouTube switch to a pay model for 4K streams.

    My India Prem Sum is still going strong after 2yrs.

  • Meridian on 17/10/2022 - 23:01

    Awesome deal , been using this for about 6 months (probably since you last posted it) - you never get sick of having no Youtube ads, I actually like youtube music as much if not more than Spotify and the family plan is great to share around. Had zero issues really.

  • tazomatalax on 17/10/2022 - 23:09

    I have had this for about 3 months now. Had an email from YouTube last month saying that they had an issue charging my (wise) card. I thought the good times were over.. then a couple minutes later the charge went through. I just loaded up with pesos a few months back so I didn't have to deal with fluctuating exchange rates or multiple exchange fees (not actually sure if this is a cost saving or not tbh)

  • apas023 on 17/10/2022 - 23:25

    Been using family plan via argentina with my wise card for the last 6/7 months. Working flawlessly.

    Honestly been using YouTube music more than Spotify recently due to the additional content on YouTube, you can just find some songs/remixes that are just not available on Spotify.

    • kevinh89 on 18/10/2022 - 08:06

      Do you just top up the Argentinian Peso currency every now and then?

      • apas023 on 18/10/2022 - 10:30

        Wise automatically converts to whatever currency the merchant is requesting. Just leave NZD in your wise account and it will be automatically converted to ARS

        • kevinh89 on 18/10/2022 - 10:33

          Wouldnt that charge you a conversion fee every time it converts to pesos? If you add NZD and then you do one lump sum convertion to ARS, wouldnt that save you some money? Just asking cos Im new to Wise.

          • apas023 on 18/10/2022 - 10:34
            +1

            @kevinh89: Wise has a 0.5% fx fee. There is no flat fee per transaction.

            If I do 1000x 1nzd transactions or 1x 1000nzd transaction, the fees will still be the same as it’s just 0.5% of the amount each time.

  • Latex Fist on 17/10/2022 - 23:29
    +2

    Normally I would love to pay for something as useful as this, however with how anti-user google (YouTube) have been recently, I don't want to give them any of my money. I can see why they removed their 'don't be evil' slogan.

    I'll stick with Vanced for now. Still gave a + though.

    • Plug on 17/10/2022 - 23:58

      Vanced? I thought it was dead? Mine stopped working

      • Avantime on 18/10/2022 - 00:21
        +2

        Still works for me. Have a look at ReVanced (the successor to Vanced).

        For Android TV, sideload the SmartTubeNext app.

        • Vic on 18/10/2022 - 16:11

          Thanks for SmartTubeNext, I just got a chromecast w/ google TV and the ads are just non-stop, gotta try this out.

          • Avantime on 18/10/2022 - 17:41
            +1

            @Vic: Be sure to try both the stable and the beta versions of SmartTubeNext (they will appear as separate apps) as they're functionally quite different, and I prefer the beta version as it has more features, and it is IMO just as stable.

            To sideload these apps on Android TV, first get the Downloader app by AFTVnews from the Android TV Play Store, and use the built-in browser in that app to go to the SmartTubeNext Github page, and download the APKs.

      • OmgItsHeaven on 18/10/2022 - 02:55

        Uh just checked my OG YT Vanced is still working. I use it to have creepypasta going in the background at bed time.

      • Latex Fist on 18/10/2022 - 05:55

        Hey, yea Vanced is still working, but the original devs are no longer working on it. It'll likelt continue working until YouTube changes their api's, which some. Suggest to be another year or two away.

        I'd look into reinstalling it if it doesn't work for you (still possible), otherwise if you're using a xiaomi it'll be the xiaomi user experience in dev tools stopping it from working.

  • NeverLucky on 17/10/2022 - 23:36

    Do you all just use your normal Visa cards to pay? Or do you use services like wise?

    • Wakrak on 18/10/2022 - 00:10

      I use my standard BNZ debit card (footnote 2).

      • OmgItsHeaven on 18/10/2022 - 02:55

        Are the exchange rate that different to Wise?

        • NeverLucky on 18/10/2022 - 08:58

          Also wanting to know. I’m with ASB right now and just planning to use my debit card, if wise works out to be cheaper, I’ll probably set it up.

          • Meridian on 18/10/2022 - 10:10

            @NeverLucky: I use my standard ASB credit card, the rates are more or less the same. its such a small amount and I think ASB charges 2% or something - so your talking literal cents on the family plan - and given its just an automatic payment like any other, dont even have to think about it.

      • wildeny on 19/10/2022 - 04:29

        @Wakrak: on BNZ website, it said there's foreign currency service fee 2.25% for debit card
        https://www.bnz.co.nz/support/rates-and-fees/essentials/serv…

        Is yours different?

        • Wakrak on 19/10/2022 - 07:13
          +1

          Same card. February - September; $2.56, $2.42, $2.42, $2.39, $2.37, $2.27, $2.19, $2.17.

          I’m not concerned about the currency fees. Cheap price regardless. Guess I could charge my ‘family’ members $2 each a month 😄

    • MyFriendAutism on 18/10/2022 - 00:58

      Kiwibank Visa Debit.

      • pubbalk on 18/10/2022 - 02:34

        ASB Visa credit card

    • Foodie on 18/10/2022 - 07:49

      Weatpac airpoints debit is 1.95%

    • Peter Wyngarde on 29/10/2022 - 18:00

      On 27 October 2022, the Westpac Low Rate Mastercard was renamed the Westpac Fee Free Mastercard and they no longer charge a foreign currency fee when the card is used overseas or to make international purchases online.

  • spicegod on 18/10/2022 - 08:53

    I was able to start this on my main account, is that right? seems to be working and planning to charge me in 119 ARS

    • Stoffel on 18/10/2022 - 09:43

      I believe most people set up a new account just in case Youtube decides you've violated some T&Cs and closes your account.

      • spicegod on 18/10/2022 - 10:32

        makes sense. cheers

  • Vish on 18/10/2022 - 09:43

    Thanks - I signed up using my wifes account on a family plan (my gmail account is gsuite linked so I had to make a new one and new Youtube account grrrr).
    I then invited my new account to join the family plan while on the VPN and it said I couldn't join as we're in different locations - turned VPN off and joined and YT Premium was working right away.
    Hopefully I didn't f anything up lol

  • quebec on 18/10/2022 - 10:21

    Tried TIP 2, created a new gmail account while connected to VPN, country set to Argentina, then created a family with this account as manager, when family member tries to join, this comes up -
    Can't join family group
    It looks like you're not in the same country as the person who invited you

    • Vish on 18/10/2022 - 10:22
      -1

      I had the same problem - read my comment above. Just turn your VPN off when joining the family and they'll be able to join.

      • quebec on 18/10/2022 - 10:24
        -1

        read your comment before posting but you've mentioned, 'turned VPN on and joined' I'll try with VPN off

        • Vish on 18/10/2022 - 11:18
          +1

          Ooops sorry! I meant 'OFF'. Apologies for the mistake.

          • A-deals on 23/10/2022 - 19:05

            @Vish: unfortunately.. error

            "It looks like you're not in the same country as the person who invited you"
            this is when attempting to join

            anyone know how to add the sub accounts and same country be recognised

            • A-deals on 23/10/2022 - 19:08

              @A-deals: this occurs with VPN on, and when VPN is off
              (unfortunately no luck at this stage adding my usual Google account created in NZ)

              • Vish on 25/10/2022 - 13:52

                @A-deals: Did you send the invite with VPN off?

                All I did was sign up on my wifes email using the VPN and got her family membership sorted. Post that, I turned the VPN off and email invited the rest of my family and have had no issues with anyone joining the family and getting access to YT Premium.

                They all accepted the invites on their own networks without a VPN or anything and were google accounts that have been in use since the beginning of time.

      • A-deals on 23/10/2022 - 19:12

        how did you get around the 'same country' error?

        I'm using a spare google account, successful Family plan membership with VPN to turkey.

        when trying to add the subaccounts,

        "It looks like you're not in the same country as the person who invited you"
        this is when attempting to join

        anyone know how to add the sub accounts and same country be recognized?

        this occurs when VPN on, and when VPN is off.. which makes me think there is some 'ingrained' country to the accounts when I made them. (both made when connected with NZ, not brand new)

        (unfortunately no luck at this stage adding my usual Google account created in NZ)

  • Dean on 18/10/2022 - 12:41

    this is great.

  • penguinez on 18/10/2022 - 13:23
    +3

    Just a word of caution: I've read reports of folks who Google banned for doing this, but only on their primary accounts—not their family ones. So just to be on the safe side, sign up using a fake account you are okay with losing, and then add your main account as a family member. Atleast I have done it this way because my google account is way too important for me.

  • soyfefo on 18/10/2022 - 15:59

    I've been doing this for months. But no need to create new accounts, I have just used my normal account and ANZ credit card and works wonders!

  • kiakaha on 18/10/2022 - 16:08

    how do u create a new account with a phone number?

    • Wakrak on 18/10/2022 - 17:03
      +1

      For Gmail or YouTube? Or do you mean just using a phone number to sign-up?

      • davew on 18/10/2022 - 21:48

        I've got the same issue, google is asking my to verify with a phone number while trying to make an account. Tried signing up via google and youtube, same thing.

        • davew on 18/10/2022 - 22:15
          +2

          got around it by creating a new gmail account via Android OS - Settings - Accounts

  • WhySpicy on 18/10/2022 - 16:50

    Got it working a couple of hours ago, thanks.

  • offroad on 18/10/2022 - 20:39

    I got youtube premium Indian subscription, got charged $2.84 and $2.68 in previous months. I guess its time to switch to Argentinian youtube now

  • bmt on 18/10/2022 - 22:24

    Would this be doable if you already had YouTube Premium? I guess if one cancelled and let the month run out until the subscription is over and then sign up again using this method? I see people have said they've done it with their main account OK which is what I'd prefer to do too..

    • Wakrak on 18/10/2022 - 23:39

      That's what I did (if I'm remembering correctly). Cancelled my subscription. Changed my personal details to make it look like I'm in Argentina.1 Signed up again via VPN.

      1. I changed the address listed under payment methods & the address listed under Addresses within my Google account. ↩

  • Martz5 on 18/10/2022 - 23:02

    Just signed up using the steps listed in tip 2. Worked perfectly fine and everyone now has premium access. Thanks!

  • Paramkhinda on 18/10/2022 - 23:54

    I also signed up use the steps in Tip 2. Was super easy and everything went well … Thank you

  • mmaui on 20/10/2022 - 15:24
    +2

    Tip 2 also worked for me. However, if you or your family's main accounts already belong to a Google family, then they can't join the new one unless they leave the existing one. In other words, you can only belong to one Google Family at a time.
    For those who don't end up using their main Google account for Youtubing etc, but you want to copy all your Youtube subscriptions across to your new burner account, then you can use the Chrome extension "Subscriptions Importer for YT" which worked a treat. It exports your subscriptions from one account, and lets you import them to your new burner account.

  • Geeguy on 21/10/2022 - 06:55

    Oops. Now its showing ARS699 for a family plan 🤯

    • Wakrak on 21/10/2022 - 08:11

      Is that when you go to sign-up or with an existing account? Mine still shows ARS$179.

      • KeepYourPantsOn on 21/10/2022 - 09:03

        Just got an email saying the price will be increased to 699.

      • kinetic9 on 21/10/2022 - 09:04

        I just received an email from YouTube saying they’re increasing the price to 699 ARS from Nov 21. Still roughly 8NZD per month for family plan. Oh well I’ve had at least about a year on the cheapest price already.

      • Meridian on 21/10/2022 - 09:11

        Similar to others got the email to 699. I can live with that but curious if it's still the cheapest.

        Seems to be a global thing with the US plan going from $17.99 to $22.99 USD or about 30% increase. With the shitty NZD/USD that's getting up there.

    • denverthedinosaur on 22/10/2022 - 10:03

      I signed up on the 20th - didn't get this message and haven't received any email.

      • denverthedinosaur on 27/10/2022 - 10:21

        Nevermind, I got the email and have cancelled :) Time for Turkey

  • Doughmaster on 21/10/2022 - 09:14

    Yep I also just got an email saying my individual cost is going from $119 to $389 :(

  • mmaui on 21/10/2022 - 09:30

    So with the Argentina price going up almost 4x, are there other countries we can use this with like say India to get the cheaper rate?

    • Wakrak on 21/10/2022 - 09:45

      See comment below yours

  • Ytrewq on 21/10/2022 - 09:33

    Family plans approx $4 nzd when using india as the country.

    • Meridian on 21/10/2022 - 09:53

      Seems to be around a increase worldwide, rolling out worldwide - India may be next - probably need to wait a little bit to be sure thats staying the same

  • baikal on 21/10/2022 - 09:49

    We created YouTube Premium to provide an uninterrupted YouTube experience, so you can get closer to the videos, creators, and music artists that you love. To continue delivering great service and features, we will be increasing your Premium family plan price from ARS 179.00/month to ARS 699.00/month.

  • ace310 on 21/10/2022 - 09:52

    Is the price increase for all countries or just Argentina? Currently paying around $4 via India.

    • Wakrak on 21/10/2022 - 09:57

      Looks like it.

      https://9to5google.com/2022/10/20/youtube-premium-price-hike…

      YouTube does not appear to be raising the cost of YouTube Premium for individual accounts. That cost is still $11.99 per month on YouTube’s website, despite the new family pricing already showing (pictured below). The price change appears to be in place in a few regions including:

      United States: $17.99 > $22.99
      Canada: CA$17.99 > CA$22.99
      UK: £17.99 > £19.99
      Argentina (individual plan): ARS 119 > ARS 389

      • Meridian on 21/10/2022 - 10:00

        Interesting out of all the countries in the world Argentina and Turkey was singled out for a rise. Rather insignificant markets in the greater scheme of things. Could be a currency /inflation thing I guess, but one suspects the numbers who are VPNing it are rather vast in those places so they thought they would cash in.

    • mmaui on 21/10/2022 - 10:10

      What VPN would you recommend to access India? TunnelBear doesn't have India.

      • ace310 on 21/10/2022 - 10:27

        I have subscription for Surfshark, so used that.

  • Wakrak on 21/10/2022 - 09:56
    +1

    I'll stick with it for now. $8 a month for YT Family is still pretty good. Might have to start charging each member $0.50 each a week.

    • kinetic9 on 21/10/2022 - 10:06
      +1

      I feel bad for actual Argentinian users, it’s over 300% increase for them. Still cheap for us I guess.

      I’ve been using it since it was YouTube Red, but I’m considering dropping it now. Massive jump in price for no real added features or benefit, while being one the richest companies in the world.

  • hhan7 on 21/10/2022 - 09:59
    +2

    Turkey user here. Price increased from TRY 25.99 (2.46 NZD) to 59.99 (5.68 NZD).

  • krullos on 21/10/2022 - 09:59

    Maybe now is the time to pre-purchase a year via India before they price-hike too - or has that already happened?

    • Peter Wyngarde on 29/10/2022 - 17:00

      Connected to India with FastestVPN.

      YouTube Premium
      Individual Membership

      12-month ₹1,290.00 = $26.97

      1-month $2.2475 = $26.97 ÷ 12

      1.00000 INR = 0.02091 NZD

  • patwobbly on 21/10/2022 - 10:59

    Cancelled Argentina YT Family and resubscribed to Turkey. Still more expensive than before but not complaining.

    • mmaui on 21/10/2022 - 16:04

      Thanks, did the same. TunnelBear doesn't have Turkey (or India) so used free Windscribe. Didn't even have to come up with a Turkish address.
      Also realised I can buy Google storage for much cheaper via Turkey rather than NZ too.

      • bigcheese on 21/10/2022 - 16:07

        Yep - Türkiye is pretty much the place to go for everything cheaper

  • itschaboi on 21/10/2022 - 13:48

    What's the cheapest country to buy in now lol I was planning on doing this next week when mine runs out

    • patwobbly on 21/10/2022 - 14:50

      Should be India but they have very strict credit card requirements. Next cheapest is Turkey.

      • itschaboi on 21/10/2022 - 15:46

        Around $6nz for turkey I think might be the go

      • ace310 on 21/10/2022 - 15:55

        Not sure about that. Used my westpac credit card and it has been working for few months without any issues.

        • patwobbly on 21/10/2022 - 17:29

          Good to know. Can't be bothered to change now.

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