Netflix had “put up its UK prices again”
Netflix has increased the cost of all three of its UK subscription plans, meaning millions of viewers will now pay more for their monthly streaming service.
The price increases came into effect on September 3, 2026, narrowing the pricing gap between the cheapest tier and its top-level plan.
Netflix’s cheapest option has has increased from £5.99 to £7.99 per month.
The Standard plan, which does not include adverts, has also risen from £12.99 to £13.99 per month.
Meanwhile, the Premium plan has increased from £18.99 to £20.99 per month.
Netflix said the price increases reflect “improvements to our wide range of entertainment and the quality of our service”.
The latest changes represent the streaming platform’s second UK price increase in less than two years.
For customers using the cheapest plan, the increase is particularly significant, with the monthly cost rising by more than 33%.
Max Beckett, broadband expert at Uswitch, said Netflix had “put up its UK prices again” and described the increase as a “hefty jump”.
New customers will pay the increased prices immediately when signing up for a subscription.
Existing subscribers will see the new prices applied to an upcoming bill, with Netflix typically notifying customers around a month before the increase.
Customers who receive Netflix through a broadband or television package may also see their provider pass on the additional cost.
However, viewers paying Netflix directly are not locked into their existing subscription and can downgrade or cancel at any time.
Moving from the Standard plan to the ad-supported option could save customers £6 each month.
That would amount to annual savings of £72, although customers would have to accept adverts while watching their favourite programmes and films.
The latest price rise could also encourage households to reassess how much they spend across multiple streaming platforms.
However, viewers who subscribe to several streaming platforms may now consider whether they are getting enough value from each service.
Beckett suggested customers should look at their combined streaming and broadband costs to see whether changing packages could reduce their overall spending.
He also pointed to free streaming services including ITVX, Channel 4 and Tubi as alternatives for viewers looking to cut costs.
For Netflix subscribers, the latest increase means checking their current plan could be worthwhile, particularly if they rarely use some of its features.
With the cost of household bills continuing to influence spending decisions, streaming subscriptions could become another area where consumers look for savings.
