Eighteen top hacks to beat the newest Netflix price hike When Netflix announced yet another price hike, which is due to come into affect from February 1, users across the globe sighed. That's because from next month, the cost of the streaming site's standard and premium accounts is set to rise by up to £24 a year for existing subscribers, which if you're feeling the pinch, is quite a substantial amount. Martin Lewis's Money Saving Expert has come up with the goods once again though, by putting together 18 hacks to ensure you get the most from your subscription while also cutting the cost: