With the circuit breaker measures kicking in, many of us are going to be stuck at home. Let’s use this time to read, game or just relax after work hours!
Hope everyone’s holding up well with #stayhome! You’ve lost yourself in Reddit rabbit holes and taken some virtual tours worldwide. What’s next? We’ve rounded up some great digital subscriptions around the world (including a game) that could tide you through this period.
The best part? It’s cheaper when you pay with your YouTrip card! That’s because bank-issued cards charge pesky fees for foreign currency transactions and by using your YouTrip card, you’re accessing great Wholesale Exchange rates with absolutely no fees.
Without further ado, here’s seven digital subscriptions and games you can get for cheaper prices with YouTrip!
Note: If you’re having trouble paying with your YouTrip card directly, simply link your YouTrip card to your PayPal account and pay through PayPal instead! Follow these simple steps in our YouTrip PayPal Guide to ensure you’re using YouTrip’s rates while using PayPal 😎
1. Animal Crossing New Horizons for Hours of Fun
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| AU$72.20 | ~S$67.50 | ~S$65.38 | ~S$2.12 |
A hit since the days of the Nintendo DS, Animal Crossing is back with its new game for the Nintendo Switch – Animal Crossing New Horizons. Although you may be in staying in, your in-game characters are free to roam villages and islands.
Known (and loved) for its laid back gameplay and adorable design, the digital copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons can be purchased on the Australian Nintendo eShop for AU$72.20
In order to purchase Animal Crossing New Horizons, you’ll have to change your region to Australia, and log in to your Nintendo Account on your Switch.
If you need more information, you can check out our Cheapest Animal Crossing: New Horizons step-by-step guide!
2. Scrib’d for Those Who Love Reading
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| US$107.88 | ~S$159 | ~S$154 | ~S$5 |
Scrib’d is the Spotify of e-books and audio books with its vast collection. Instead of listening to music while you cook or clean, why not listen to a book you’ve been trying to get started on?
Starting from US$8.99 a month (that adds up to US$107.88 a year), you’ll gain access to all books as long as you stay subscribed. What a great way to explore new titles without the commitment!
3. The New York Times for Award-Winning Journalism
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| US$39 | ~S$59 | ~S$56 | ~S$3 |
As one of the most awarded newspapers in the world, The New York Times has been a beacon of great journalism for decades. Although they may not feature local news, you’ll stay up to date with breaking news around the world, including the latest happenings in the United States of America.
Whether you’re interested in American politics, world affairs or Wall Street news, The New York Times will gladly provide all these insights from US$3 every four weeks (that’s US$39 for the first year). They’re also famous for their iconic crossword puzzles!
4. Masterclass for Learning From the Best in the World
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| US$180 | ~S$265 | ~S$257 | ~S$8 |
Masterclass gives you the opportunity to learn skills from the cream of the crop. Study the art of filmmaking from Martin Scorsese, one of Hollywood’s most influential directors, or learn how to cook from Gordon Ramsay, the Masterchef himself.
Other famous teachers featured on Masterclass include RuPaul, the mind behind RuPaul’s Drag Race, multi-award winning actor Samuel L. Jackson, and beloved thriller novelist Dan Brown.
Yearly membership costs US$180 with access to all classes and a limited promotion of two passes in one membership!
5. Patreon to Support Independent Artists, Podcasters or Creators
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| US$120 | ~S$176.90 | ~S$171.40 | ~S$5.50 |
Patreon is coined after the word “patrons”. Since the Renaissance period, patrons were people who would support artists financial needs, in order to let them continue to work on their art. Patreon combines patronage and crowdsourcing to allow you to support your favourite web-based artists, for them to continue making art with a small income.
Most Patreon artists have varying tiers of Patreon membership, entitling you to perks such as exclusive works or monthly newsletters, and sometimes, even stickers or other freebies.
Monthly subscription varies between content creators. For example, The Try Guys has seven monthly subscription tiers that start from US$3, US$5, US$10 and can even go up to US$500. So if you’re looking to lend your support from around US$10 a month, that would add up to US$120 a year!
6. The Athletic for Exclusive Sports Content
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| £59.88 | ~S$108.60 | ~S$105.20 | ~S$3.40 |
The Athletic is a unique sports focused magazine featuring exclusive, in-depth articles on popular sports. It covers a wide array of topics on various competitions such as the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, National Hockey League, National Football League (and more!) – perfect for sports fans who need a little extra entertainment.
Subscription starts from £9.99 per month or £59.88 per year (£4.99 billed monthly).
7. Headspace for Relaxing with Guided Meditations
| Price | Bank card | YouTrip card | Savings |
| US$69.99 | ~S$103 | ~S$99.90 | ~S$3.10 |
Headspace is all about practising mindfulness and meditation – which can improve the quality of your sleep, the duration of your focus or just simply for taking a breather.
Allow yourself to relax and meditate so you don’t burn out from the stress of working from home. (Psst, if you need some tips for telecommuting, check out our best tips to improve working from home!)
Subscription starts from US$12.99 per month or US$69.99 per year (US$5.83 billed monthly).
Now that you’ve got a bunch of digital subscriptions to see you through this #stayhome period, remember to always pay with your YouTrip card when products are charged in foreign currency! You can bet that with YouTrip’s Wholesale Exchange Rates with zero fees, you’ll always be saving money with every purchase. 😎
Did we miss out any great deals or savings? Let us know in the comments or drop us a note at editorial@you.co!
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