If you’re a music enthusiast, you’ve likely heard of Spotify – the world’s leading music streaming platform. There’s a reason for its immense popularity: Spotify is home to millions of tracks from artists across the globe, including Zimbabwean sensations like Jah Prayzah and legends like Oliver Mtukudzi. While you can enjoy Spotify for free with just an account and internet connection, upgrading to Spotify Premium unlocks a world of features that truly elevate your listening experience.
Now, I can almost hear you sighing in exasperation. Like many Zimbabweans, you might be accustomed to getting your music from the local “Movies and TV shows” guy for an unbeatable price of dollar hobho. It’s a familiar scene: your favourite artist drops a new album, you hand over your dollar, and the guy loads not just the album but a plethora of additional tracks onto your USB stick or phone. Let’s be honest, though – how many of those extra songs do you actually listen to? You’ve accepted quantity over quality, reasoning that since you paid for 50 songs, you might as well get them all.
Here’s where Spotify Premium shines – and it’ll only set you back about US$0.90 per month (more details below). With Premium, you gain the ability to download songs for offline listening on your phone. Imagine using your work Wi-Fi to download just the tracks you love, then enjoying them on your commute home. No more sifting through unwanted songs – you curate your perfect playlist. Plus, Spotify’s sophisticated AI creates personalized recommendations based on your listening habits, introducing you to new music that aligns with your taste. It’s like having a personal DJ who knows exactly what you’ll love.
Why Choose Spotify?
Spotify offers a world of music at your fingertips, with several advantages over traditional music purchasing methods:
- Vast Library: Access millions of songs and podcasts instantly.
- Intelligent Recommendations: Discover new music tailored to your tastes.
- Offline Listening: Download songs for playback without an internet connection.
- Cost-Effective: Pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited listening.
- High-Quality Audio: Enjoy crystal-clear sound quality.
Spotify Premium Plans in Zimbabwe
Spotify offers several Premium plans to suit different needs and budgets:
- Individual Plan: $2.99 per month
- Duo Plan: $3.99 per month (for two people)
- Family Plan: $4.99 per month (for up to 6 people)
- Student Plan: $1.49 per month
Let’s break down the cost per person for each plan:
| Plan Name | Price (USD) | Price Per Person (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Family | 4.99 | 0.84 |
| Duo | 3.99 | 2.00 |
| Student | 1.49 | 1.49 |
| Individual | 2.99 | 2.99 |
As you can see, the Family Plan offers the best value if you can share with five others, costing just $0.84 per person per month. The Duo plan is also another great way to say money. The individual plan is definitely the most expensive plan at US$2.99 per person.
Payment Methods and Bank Charges
Spotify accepts two payment methods in Zimbabwe. You can pay using either PayPal or using a Visa/MasterCard. When paying for Spotify in Zimbabwe, you’ll need to consider bank charges. We will now show you how the cost per person changes when bank charges are considered. Two of the most popular payment cards in Zimbabwe are the Ecocash MasterCard and FBC’s MasterCard.
Here’s how the costs break down when using an Ecocash MasterCard:
| Spotify Plan | Plan Price | MasterCard Fee | Total Cost | Total Cost Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family | $4.99 | $0.60 | $5.59 | $0.93 |
| Duo | $3.99 | $0.60 | $4.59 | $2.30 |
| Individual | $2.99 | $0.60 | $3.59 | $3.59 |
| Student | $1.49 | $0.25 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
Note: The 2% transaction fee doesn’t apply to these plans as they’re all under $5.
If you’re using an FBC MasterCard, the minimum fee is around $3.50, which significantly impacts the total cost, especially for lower-priced plans.
| Spotify Plan | Plan Price | FBC MasterCard Fee | Total Cost | Total Cost Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family | $4.99 | $3.50 | $8.49 | $1.42 |
| Duo | $3.99 | $3.50 | $7.49 | $3.75 |
| Individual | $2.99 | $3.50 | $6.49 | $6.49 |
| Student | $1.49 | $3.50 | $4.99 | $4.99 |
If you are using the FBC MasterCard you end up paying a total cost of US$4.99 making it the second most-priced plan after the ever-expensive US$6.49 per plan. As always the Family Plan offers the most value for US$1.42 per plan with the Duo Plan second with a cost of US$3.75 per plan. The moral of it all is that you will end up paying less for Spotify if you find someone to split the bill with.
Making the Most of Your Spotify Experience
- Download for Offline Listening: Take advantage of Wi-Fi at work or home to download your favourite tracks for offline playback.
- Explore Playlists: Discover new music through Spotify’s curated playlists and personalised recommendations.
- Create Your Own Playlists: Organise your music library and share your favourite tunes with friends.
- Use the Radio Feature: Start a radio station based on a song or artist you love to find similar music.
- Follow Artists: Stay up-to-date with new releases from your favourite musicians.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have never used Spotify Premium before you might not be charged during your first premium month. You will need to provide payment card details, but you won’t be charged until the trial ends. Spotify will send a reminder 7 days before the trial expiry.
Yes, you can. Just go to your account page and follow the instructions there. Your account will remain a premium account with all the benefits until the next billing date when the payment is due.
It’s designed for two people for example two friends or family members who live in the same general area e.g. Harare. Each person gets their own Premium account with separate playlists and recommendations.
Premium Family allows up to 6 accounts, while Duo is for two people. Both plans offer individual accounts with separate listening histories and playlists.
Students aged 18 or over, enrolled in accredited colleges or universities, can enjoy Premium Student for up to 4 years. Students of colleges like Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) and universities like MSU, UZ and NUST qualify for a Spotify Student Plan.
Contrary to the popular belief that Spotify is an expensive luxury for the rich who have fast Internet. Spotify offers a way to enjoy music in Zimbabwe, with flexible plans to suit various needs and budgets. By choosing the right plan and making the most of Spotify’s features, you can enhance your music listening experience while saving money compared to traditional music purchasing methods.
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how close do you have to be to each other to have the duo or family plan
As long as you are in Zimbabwe you should be fine. Zimbabwe doesn’t have good geo-tracking so there is no way for Spotify to tell where you are.