How to Claim YouTube TV’s Hidden $20 Credit

As its standoff with Disney drags on with no end in sight, YouTube TV has started giving out its promised $20 credit to subscribers. But that credit isn’t applied automatically. You have to take a few steps to lock it in.

How to Get Your $20 Credit

1. In a web browser, click your account image in the upper right corner.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Updates.
4. Click the button to claim your credit.

What Should You Use Your $20 Credit On?

If you’ve cut the cord, you’re bound to run into problems like this in the future. That’s why it’s important to have an antenna just in case. It’s a one-time investment and it can be a life-saver.

Another option is to use the money you save from YouTube TV to help yourself to Sling’s short-term passes. Sling TV is the only live TV option that allows you to sign up for as little as 24 hours and that only costs $4.99. If you do that, you’ll get all the channels on Sling’s Orange package, which includes ESPN. It’s a decent workaround until the conflict settles.

Another option is to bite the bullet on ESPN Unlimited. That’s a little more expensive at $29.99, but you’d get everything from ESPN, more than 1,000 out-of-market NHL games, extra college sports, and free Disney+ and Hulu.

If you’re looking to ditch YouTube TV for another option, Hulu + Live TV has extended its unusual sale until November 18. If you sign up, you’ll get $25 off the package, and that discount lasts up to 3 months. Because Disney owns the service, you never have to worry about those channels becoming unavailable.