- Tier 1 web prices in six countries
- Why the mobile price can catch you out
- Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3: what the extra pays for
- How to check the final figure before you pay
- Paying for 3 or 6 months at a time
- Subbing with Prime instead of paying
- The upgrade rule that costs people extra
- Who can see that you've subscribed
- Where I'd start if you're new to subbing
- Frequently asked questions
Twitch sets the price of a sub, and Tier 1 on the web is $5.99 in the United States as of November 2026. Other countries get local prices, such as £4.99 in the United Kingdom, as of November 2026.
It's a monthly recurring product, and the streamer you're supporting doesn't choose the base price. Twitch adjusts prices to better reflect the cost of living where a subscriber lives, so two fans in two countries can pay different amounts for the same channel. Here are the listed web prices, then the rules that can change what you pay at checkout.
Tier 1 web prices in six countries
| Country | Tier 1 web price, as of November 2026 |
|---|---|
| United States | $5.99 |
| United Kingdom | £4.99 |
| Canada | CAD 7.99 |
| Australia | AUD 8.99 |
| New Zealand | NZD 8.99 |
| India | INR 110.00 |
These come from Twitch's Local Subscription Pricing list. It covers more countries than the six here, so if yours isn't in the table, check that list on Twitch itself. Don't convert the US figure and assume that's your price, because the whole point of local pricing is that it won't necessarily match.
Why the mobile price can catch you out
Here's the catch most people miss. Twitch's list is Tier 1 on the web only, and it doesn't include mobile subscription prices. Mobile prices differ. So if you've looked up a figure above, then opened the app and seen something else, nobody's made a mistake: you're looking at a different price list.
If you're keeping an eye on what you spend, I'd check the web checkout before you subscribe on your phone. Twitch's list won't help you compare the two, as it simply doesn't cover mobile. You'll need to look at both screens yourself.
Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3: what the extra pays for
You choose Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3 when you subscribe. Twitch's local pricing list covers Tier 1 only, so you'll see the Tier 2 and Tier 3 figures at checkout.
What you get at each level isn't fixed across Twitch, because streamers select the benefits and those benefits may change. Tier 2 and Tier 3 can add:
- Extra emotes.
- Badge flair.
- A GIF keyboard, where the streamer has enabled it.
One detail worth knowing is that the emote allowance depends on the channel. All Partners have 5 additional emote slots at Tier 2 and Tier 3, while other monetized streamers have 1. So the jump in emotes can be much smaller on a channel that isn't a Partner. Before paying for a higher tier, I'd look at what that particular streamer offers and not assume it's the same as the last channel you supported.
How to check the final figure before you pay
- Open the channel and click Subscribe.
- Pick Tier 1, Tier 2 or Tier 3, or use Prime if you've got it.
- Look at the final amount at checkout, because it may include tax in some locations.
- Click More Methods if you'd like to pay for 1, 3 or 6 months.
- Afterwards, manage or cancel from your subscriptions page.
That tax line is why the amount you pay can sit above the table price. You can pay with credit or debit cards, Twitch Gift Cards, PayPal, Amazon Pay and local options such as paysafecard via Xsolla, subject to regional availability, so don't be surprised if you don't see all of them.
Paying for 3 or 6 months at a time
Clicking More Methods at checkout lets you pay in 1, 3 or 6 month increments. The thing to watch is what happens next. A multi-month subscription doesn't stop when the period ends. It charges every 3 or 6 months until you cancel.
So I'd only choose it for a channel you know you'll stay with, and I'd put a reminder in your diary for shortly before the renewal. A larger payment that repeats is easier to forget about than a small one, and it's more annoying to find on a statement.
Subbing with Prime instead of paying
With Prime, you have a channel subscription that can be used on any monetized channel at no cost, as of November 2026. If you've already got Prime, I'd use that before paying for anything, as it's the obvious first move for your favourite streamer.
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Prime Trial members may also get a free channel subscription during the no-cost trial, depending on region. Twitch describes that as a one-time perk, so don't plan on it repeating.
The upgrade rule that costs people extra
Changing tier halfway through a billing period is where people overpay. Tier upgrades are charged immediately and Twitch doesn't pro-rate them. You pay the full price of the new tier on the day you upgrade, whatever's left on your existing subscription.
Twitch's own advice is the part I'd follow. It says it's more cost-effective to cancel your existing subscription and upgrade once your benefits expire. So unless you want the higher tier today, for a particular stream or emote, wait it out.
Who can see that you've subscribed
Your billing details are private. Streamers only see your username when you subscribe, unless you gift anonymously. So the streamer won't get your billing details from the checkout, but your username will show. If you'd rather a channel didn't connect that name with a payment, it's worth knowing before you click.
Curious where your subscription goes once it's paid? That's a different question, and these guides deal with it: what Twitch takes from each sub and what Twitch pays streamers.
Where I'd start if you're new to subbing
I'd start with Prime if you've got it, then Tier 1 on the web if you haven't. I'd pay monthly until you're sure about the channel, and I wouldn't upgrade mid-period unless you want the extra perks that very day. Check the checkout total each time, as tax can change it, and don't be tempted to compare your local figure with the US one. Twitch sets each price for each country, so there's nothing to negotiate and no streamer to blame.
Frequently asked questions
Can a streamer change the price of their sub?
No. Creators can't set the base price of their subscriptions. Twitch sets the prices and adjusts them by country.
Is a Twitch sub a one-off payment?
No. Subscriptions are a monthly recurring product, as of November 2026, and they carry on until you cancel.
How much is a Twitch sub in the UK?
Tier 1 on the web is £4.99 in the United Kingdom as of November 2026. The app isn't covered by that list, and tax may be added at checkout in some locations.
Do Canadians and Australians pay the US price?
No. Twitch lists CAD 7.99 for Canada and AUD 8.99 for Australia, for Tier 1 on the web as of November 2026.
