Spotify Premium on iPhone
The Spotify iOS app does not sell Premium. You upgrade on the Spotify website instead.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
- Spotify Premium plansOfficial site · spotify.com
- Spotify gift cardsOfficial site · spotify.com
- Search AmazonLive search · amazon.com
- Search WalmartLive search · walmart.com
Spotify says Apple rules stop it selling Premium inside the iOS app. Open spotify.com/premium in Safari, sign in and pick a plan.
Professional insight
App support staff start with which account is signed in. Most failed upgrades are paid on the wrong login.
- Sign in on the web with the app's exact account.
- Gift cards only cover Premium Individual months.
- Buy gift cards in your account's country.
- Still shows Free? Log out, then back in.
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Buying steps
- 1Open Safari on your iPhone.
- 2Go to spotify.com/premium.
- 3Log in with your Spotify account.
- 4Choose a plan and enter payment or a gift card code.
- 5Reopen the Spotify app to see Premium active.
Types
| Plan | Accounts | Gift card works? |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 1 | Yes |
| Duo | 2 in one home | No |
| Family | Up to 6 in one home | No |
| Student | 1, verified student | No |
Red flags
- Sites selling lifetime Premium for a one-time fee.
- Modified Spotify apps that unlock Premium for free.
- Gift card codes sold far below face value.
- Requests for your Spotify password to add Premium.
Common questions
- Why is there no upgrade button in the iOS app?
- Spotify says Apple's restrictions prevent Premium sign-ups inside the iPhone app.
- Can I use a gift card for a Family plan?
- No. Spotify gift cards cover Premium Individual only.
- Will Premium work on my iPhone after paying online?
- Yes. It applies to your account on every device you sign in to.