What you get with Peacock's yearly plan

Peacock offers a yearly subscription that you pay for once and keep for twelve months. The yearly plan costs less per month than paying month-to-month, so if you plan to watch for a full year, buying the yearly option saves you money upfront.

Peacock has two paid tiers: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Both are available as yearly subscriptions. Premium gives you access to most of Peacock's library with ads during shows and movies. Premium Plus removes those ads and lets you read content to watch offline. The yearly price for each tier is set by Peacock and does not change during your subscription year, though Peacock may change the price when you renew.

Your yearly subscription renews automatically on the same date each year. You can cancel anytime before the renewal date to stop the automatic charge, but you keep access to Peacock through the end of your paid year.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock's yearly subscription costs less per month than the monthly plan when you divide the annual price by twelve.
  • You can choose between Premium (with ads) or Premium Plus (ad-free and offline downloads) on a yearly basis.
  • Your subscription renews automatically each year on the anniversary of your purchase date.
  • You can cancel your yearly subscription anytime, but you keep access through the end of your paid year.
  • Peacock also offers a free tier with limited content and ads, which requires no payment.

How to buy a yearly subscription

Start by visiting Peacock's website or opening the Peacock app on your device. Look for the option to choose your plan. Peacock will show you the monthly and yearly prices side by side so you can see the savings.

Select the yearly option for either Premium or Premium Plus. You will need to enter a payment method — a credit card, debit card, or other payment option Peacock accepts. After you confirm your payment, your subscription begins when ready and you can start watching right away.

If you are already using Peacock's free tier, you can upgrade to yearly by going to your account settings and selecting the plan change option. Peacock will credit any remaining balance from a monthly plan toward your yearly purchase if you switch mid-cycle, though the exact credit depends on how much time is left on your current plan.

What happens when your year is up

Seven to ten days before your yearly subscription ends, Peacock sends you a reminder email. This gives you time to decide whether to let it renew or cancel before the charge goes through.

If you do nothing, Peacock automatically charges your payment method on the renewal date and your subscription continues for another year. If you want to stop, you can cancel through your account settings anytime before that date. Cancellation is when ready — you will not be charged again, but you keep watching through the end of your paid year.

If you cancel and later want to resubscribe, you can buy a new yearly plan anytime. There is no penalty for canceling, and you do not lose anything by waiting.

Comparing yearly to monthly payments

The yearly plan spreads its cost across twelve months, making each month cheaper than if you paid month-to-month. For example, if the yearly price is $120 and the monthly price is $12, you save $24 over the year by buying yearly. The exact savings depend on Peacock's current pricing, which can change.

The trade-off is that you pay the full year upfront instead of spreading payments across twelve months. If you think you might cancel within a few months, the monthly plan may be safer because you can stop anytime without losing money. If you know you will watch for the full year, yearly is the better deal.

Peacock sometimes runs promotions that discount the yearly price for new subscribers. These offers appear on the plan selection page when you sign up, so check what is available before you pay.

Managing your subscription and payment method

You can update your payment method, change your plan, or cancel your subscription anytime through your Peacock account settings. Log in to your account, find the subscription or billing section, and you will see your current plan, renewal date, and payment method.

If your payment method expires or is declined when Peacock tries to renew, Peacock will attempt to charge you again over the next few days. If all attempts fail, your subscription pauses until you update your payment information. You will not lose your account or your saved shows and watchlist — they stay with you once you add a working payment method.

If you move to a different country or region, your subscription may be affected because Peacock's content and pricing vary by location. Contact Peacock's support team if your access changes after a move.

Free tier versus paid yearly subscription

Peacock offers a free tier that does not require payment. The free tier includes a limited selection of shows, movies, and sports, and ads play during content. You can watch free content as long as you want without being charged.

The paid yearly tiers (Premium and Premium Plus) unlock Peacock's full library, which includes more recent movies, exclusive shows, and live sports events. Premium Plus also removes ads and lets you read episodes to watch without an internet connection. If you only watch occasionally or do not mind ads, the free tier may be enough. If you want the full catalog or ad-free viewing, a paid subscription is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change from yearly to monthly or vice versa?

Yes. You can change your plan anytime through your account settings. If you switch from yearly to monthly mid-cycle, Peacock credits your remaining balance toward the monthly plan. If you switch from monthly to yearly, you pay the yearly price and Peacock credits any unused monthly time.

What if I cancel my yearly subscription after two months?

You keep access to Peacock through the end of your paid year. You will not be charged again after you cancel, but you do not receive a refund for the unused months. You can watch everything your plan includes until your year is up.

Does Peacock offer a trial period before I commit to yearly?

Peacock sometimes offers trial periods for new subscribers, but this varies and is not always available. Check the plan selection page when you sign up to see if a trial is currently offered. The free tier is always available if you want to explore Peacock before paying.

Will my yearly price stay the same when I renew?

Your price is locked for your current year. When you renew, Peacock may charge a different price, and you will see the new amount before your renewal date. You can cancel before renewal if the new price is higher than you want to pay.

Can I share my yearly subscription with family members?

Peacock allows multiple profiles on one account, so family members can watch from the same subscription. However, the number of people who can stream at the same time depends on your plan — Premium typically allows fewer simultaneous streams than Premium Plus. Check your plan details for the exact limit.