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TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK

BBC News · May 11, 2026, 1:15 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Liv Mc Mahon Technology reporter Getty Images Tik Tok is introducing a subscription charge for UK users who do not want to see adverts on the platform.
  • From Monday, the social media giant will start notifying users aged 18 and over that they will be required to pay £3.99 a month for an ad-free experience.
  • The company has not clarified when users will need to decide whether to pay or not.

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Liv Mc Mahon Technology reporter Getty Images Tik Tok is introducing a subscription charge for UK users who do not want to see adverts on the platform.

From Monday, the social media giant will start notifying users aged 18 and over that they will be required to pay £3.99 a month for an ad-free experience.

The company has not clarified when users will need to decide whether to pay or not.

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