ALERT: YouTube Premium in the Philippines No Longer Accepting Foreign Cards Starting December 12, 2024

Hey everyone,

I just received an email from YouTube Premium that might affect many of us using the Philippine subscription plan. Starting next month (December 12, 2024), they will require all payment methods for Philippine accounts to be issued locally. This means foreign cards or non-local payment methods will no longer work for renewal.

I’ve been using a non-Philippine card (Revolut, U.S)and enjoying the lower pricing of ₱159 to ₱189 per month (around $2.77 to $3.35). Losing access to this pricing would be a huge hit, and I’m sure many others are in the same situation.

Has anyone found a workaround or solution for this? Is there a way to keep using the affordable Philippine plan without a local payment method? Any tips or advice would be super helpful for those of us affected by this change.

Let’s share ideas and help each other out