How to Gift a Peacock Subscription: A Complete Guide

How to Gift a Peacock Subscription: A Complete Guide

Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, offers a variety of TV shows, movies, sports, and original content. While Peacock does not currently offer an official gift card or subscription gifting option like some other streaming services (e.g., Netflix or Disney+), there are still ways to give the gift of Peacock to friends and family.

This guide will explore the following methods:

1. Purchasing a Peacock Subscription on Someone Else’s Behalf
2. Using Prepaid Debit or Credit Cards as an Alternative
3. Sharing Your Peacock Account (Household Sharing)
4. Requesting Peacock to Introduce Gift Subscriptions
5. Alternative Streaming Gift Options

1. Purchasing a Peacock Subscription on Someone Else’s Behalf

Since Peacock does not have a direct “gift subscription” feature, one workaround is to sign up for a Peacock Premium or Premium Plus plan using the recipient’s email address and payment method. Here’s how:

Steps to Set Up a Peacock Subscription for Someone Else

1. Choose a Plan:
   • Peacock Premium ($5.99/month or $59.99/year) – Includes ads.
   • Peacock Premium Plus ($11.99/month or $119.99/year) – Ad-free (except for live TV and some shows).
2. Create a Peacock Account for the Recipient:
   • Visit PeacockTV..
   • Click “Sign Up” and enter the recipient’s email address.
   • Set up a password (you can share it with them later).

1. Enter Payment Details:
   • Use your own credit/debit card or a prepaid card (see next section).
   • Complete the subscription process.
2. Notify the Recipient:
   • Send them the login details via email or a greeting card.
   • If you used your payment method, ensure they know the subscription is active.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Works as a direct gift.
• Can be done for both monthly and annual plans.

❌ Cons:

• Requires access to the recipient’s email (or creating one for them).
• If using your payment method, you must manage renewals.

2. Using Prepaid Debit or Credit Cards as an Alternative

If you don’t want to use your personal credit card, you can buy a prepaid Visa or Mastercard and load it with enough funds to cover a Peacock subscription.

How to Gift Peacock with a Prepaid Card

1. Purchase a Reloadable Prepaid Card:
   • Available at Walmart, Target, pharmacies, or online.
   • Ensure it can be used for recurring subscriptions.
2. Load the Card with the Required Amount:
   • For monthly Premium: $5.99 + tax (load at least $10).
   • For annual Premium: $59.99 (load $65 to cover tax).
3. Set Up Peacock for the Recipient:
   • Follow the steps in Section 1, but use the prepaid card instead of your personal card.
4. Give the Card & Login Details:
   • Hand over the prepaid card (or its details) along with the Peacock login.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• No need to share your personal payment info.
• Works like a gift card.

❌ Cons:

• Some prepaid cards may not support recurring payments.
• Requires manual renewal if the balance runs out.

3. Sharing Your Peacock Account (Household Sharing)

Peacock allows multiple streams (up to 3 at once), so you can share your account with family or friends.

How to Share Your Peacock Subscription

1. Log in to Peacock on Their Device:
   • On a smart TV, phone, or computer, sign in with your credentials.
2. Use Profiles (If Available):
   • Peacock supports profiles, so the recipient can have their own watchlist.
3. Set Boundaries (Optional):
   • If you’re uncomfortable sharing indefinitely, set an expiration date.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• No extra cost if you already have a subscription.
• Easy to set up.

❌ Cons:

• Against Peacock’s Terms of Service (could lead to account restrictions).
• Less personal than a dedicated gift.

4. Requesting Peacock to Introduce Gift Subscriptions

Since Peacock doesn’t offer gift subscriptions yet, you can contact their support team and suggest the feature.

How to Suggest a Peacock Gift Option

1. Contact Peacock Support:
   • Visit Peacock Help Center.
   • Use live chat or email to request gift subscriptions.
2. Social Media Campaign:
   • Tweet @peacockTV or comment on their Facebook/Instagram posts asking for gifting options.
3. Upvote on Feedback Forums:
   • Check sites like Reddit or Peacock’s community forums to support existing requests.

5. Alternative Streaming Gift Options

If Peacock gifting isn’t feasible, consider these alternatives:

A. Streaming Service Gift Cards

• Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max: All offer official gift cards.
• Apple TV+/Google Play Credits: Can be used for subscriptions.

B. Universal Blu-rays or Digital Movies

• Buy NBCUniversal movies (e.g., Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious) as physical or digital copies.

C. Free Peacock Trial (If Available)

• Peacock sometimes offers 7-day free trials—great for short-term gifts.

Final Thoughts

While Peacock doesn’t have a direct gifting option, you can still give a subscription by:
✔ Signing up on behalf of someone else
✔ Using a prepaid card
✔ Sharing your account (with caution)

For now, the best method is purchasing a subscription under the recipient’s email or using a prepaid card. If enough users request it, Peacock may introduce an official gifting feature in the future.