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Good news if you’ve been eyeing Surfshark: there’s a 7-day free trial available in the UK right now, and you can start it on Surfshark’s website. No App Store or Google Play needed. We went through the UK checkout ourselves and the total today is £0.00.

This guide covers how to start the trial, what happens on day 7, how to cancel without being charged, and what you’ll pay in pounds if you keep it (VAT included, which Surfshark’s own pricing page doesn’t show). If you already know you want Surfshark, we’ll also show you why our code beats letting the trial roll over.

The short answer

  • Yes, Surfshark has a free trial in the UK: 7 days, and the checkout total is £0.00.
  • Plans: the 12-month and 24-month plans (Starter, One and One+). Not the 1-month plan.
  • Payment: add a card, PayPal or Apple Pay. Nothing is taken during the trial.
  • If you keep it: 24-month Starter bills £51.52 inc. VAT for 27 months (about £1.91 a month).
  • First-time customers only, on up to 3 devices during the trial.

Opens Surfshark’s official deals page. Choose a plan and click “Start free trial”.

Is the Surfshark free trial available in the UK?

Yes. On a UK connection, every 24-month plan on Surfshark’s pricing page carries a “7-day free trial” label and the line “Today you will pay £0.00”.

Surfshark UK pricing with the 7-day free trial on Starter, One and One+: from £1.59 a month, today you will pay £0.00
Surfshark’s UK pricing page: 7-day free trial on all three plans, £0.00 today.

Older guides say the Surfshark trial is only for Android, iPhone and Mac through the app stores. That’s out of date. The trial now starts on the website, so it works whether you’re on a Windows laptop, a phone or a smart TV.

How to start the Surfshark free trial (UK)

  1. Open Surfshark through our free trial link. You’ll land on Surfshark’s official deals page.
  2. Pick a 24-month or 12-month plan and click “Start free trial”.
  3. Enter your email and choose a payment method marked “Free trial” (card, PayPal or Apple Pay).
  4. Check the order summary says “Free trial” and Total £0.00, then confirm.
  5. Download Surfshark and log in on up to three devices.
Surfshark UK checkout: Surfshark Starter subscription on the free trial, total £0.00, with the free trial terms
Surfshark’s UK checkout on the free trial: total £0.00. Promo tag blurred.

What you’ll pay after the trial (VAT included)

Surfshark’s pricing page shows prices before VAT. The £1.59 a month on the Starter card becomes about £1.91 a month once 20% VAT is added at checkout. Here’s what each 24-month plan bills if you don’t cancel:

Plan (24 months + 3 extra)TodayAfter 7 days (inc. VAT)Per month
Surfshark Starter£0.00£51.52 for 27 months≈£1.91
Surfshark One (Black Friday deal)£0.00£58.00 for 27 months≈£2.15
Surfshark One+£0.00£93.64 for 27 months≈£3.47

During Black Friday, Surfshark One costs only about 24p a month more than Starter, so if you’re trying it anyway, it’s worth trying the bigger bundle. After the first 27 months, plans renew automatically every 12 months at Surfshark’s renewal price.

Surfshark free trial UK day by day: day 0 £0.00 today, days 1 to 6 full VPN on up to 3 devices, day 7 cancel for nothing or Starter bills £51.52 inc VAT

What’s included in the free trial?

  • The full VPNnothing is held back during the 7 days
  • 4,500+ RAM-only serversin 100 countries
  • Laptop, phone & smart TVon up to 3 devices at once
  • CleanWebblocks ads, trackers and dodgy sites
  • Kill switchcuts your connection if the VPN drops
  • Audited no-logs policyand unlimited devices once you pay

Make the most of the week: test it on your home broadband, on your phone on public Wi-Fi, and on the TV apps you actually use.

How to cancel the Surfshark free trial

  1. Set a reminder for day 6 as soon as you sign up.
  2. Log in to your Surfshark account and open your subscription. Surfshark’s checkout says you can cancel or manage it at any time from your account.
  3. Cancel before the 7 days are up and nothing is charged.
Started it in an app? If you signed up through the App Store or Google Play instead, cancel in your Apple or Google subscriptions.

Free trial or our code: which works out cheaper?

The trial is the safest way to start, but if it rolls over you pay the normal Black Friday price. Our code takes Starter even lower:

Surfshark UK free trial vs code inc VAT: £0 today then £51.52 for 27 months, or £38.47 for 27 months with our code, saving £13.05
Surfshark UK checkout with our code applied: Starter 24 months plus 3 months extra, save 91%, VAT £6.42, total £38.50
Our code on Surfshark’s UK checkout: 24 + 3 months, VAT £6.42, total £38.50. Code blurred.
Still deciding?

7-day free trial

£0 today

Then £51.52 inc. VAT for 27 months (Starter) if you keep it. Cancel before day 7 and pay nothing.

Start the Free Trial
Already sold?

Skip the trial + our code

£38.47 £51.52

27 months of Starter inc. VAT · about £1.43 a month · 30-day money-back guarantee

Get the Code

That’s £13.05 less for the same 27 months. One tip if you go for the code: Surfshark sometimes pre-applies its own deal code at checkout. Remove it (the little ×) before pasting ours. The trial and the code don’t stack, so pick whichever suits you.

Free trial vs. 30-day money-back guarantee

7-day free trial30-day money-back
Pay upfront?No, £0.00 todayYes, then claim a refund
Time to test7 days30 days
DevicesUp to 3Unlimited
Best forTrying it with zero riskBuying at the code price with a safety net

Is the Surfshark free trial a limited-time offer?

Surfshark hasn’t always offered a free trial on its website; for years it was mobile-only. Right now it’s running alongside Surfshark’s Black Friday prices, and Surfshark can change or withdraw trial offers whenever it likes.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Surfshark, now’s the time to do it, before you spend a penny. A week is plenty to see whether it suits your broadband, your devices and the way you use the internet.

Looking at other options? Browse our Black Friday VPN deals UK, see the PureVPN Black Friday UK deal with an extra 40% off, or grab a Surfshark discount code.

The verdict

The Surfshark free trial is genuine: 7 days, the full VPN on three devices, and £0.00 at the UK checkout. Set a reminder for day 6, cancel if it isn’t for you, and if you love it, skip the rollover price and use our code to pay £38.47 for 27 months instead.

Surfshark free trial · UK

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£0.00 today

Full VPN on up to 3 devices · cancel any time before day 7

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First-time customers · card, PayPal or Apple Pay

How we tested this deal

  • When: , and , from a UK connection, in pounds.
  • How: We started the trial from our link, picked the 24-month plans, read the UK order summary and trial terms, then repeated it with our code and the trial removed. We stopped before confirming.
  • What we checked: the £0.00 trial total, the price with VAT after day 7, which payment methods get the trial, and the code price.
  • Screenshots: real captures from Surfshark’s UK pricing page and checkout. Promo codes are blurred.

Surfshark changes its offers often, so we re-check the UK trial and prices regularly and update this guide.

Surfshark free trial UK: FAQs

Does Surfshark offer a free trial in the UK?

Yes. Surfshark has a 7-day free trial on its 12-month and 24-month plans, and the UK checkout total is £0.00.

How much is Surfshark after the free trial in the UK?

The 24-month Starter plan bills £51.52 including VAT for 27 months (about £1.91 a month) and One bills £58.00 (about £2.15 a month). One+ is £93.64 for 27 months.

Do Surfshark's UK prices include VAT?

Not on the pricing page: Starter’s £1.59 a month there is before VAT. At checkout 20% VAT is added, so it works out at about £1.91 a month.

Do I need a card for the Surfshark free trial?

Yes, or PayPal or Apple Pay. Nothing is taken during the 7 days, but billing starts automatically afterwards unless you cancel.

Can I get the Surfshark free trial on Windows?

Yes. The trial now starts on Surfshark’s website, so you don’t need the App Store or Google Play. It works on laptops, phones and smart TVs.

How many devices can I use on the trial?

Up to three at once. Paid plans allow unlimited devices.

How do I cancel the Surfshark free trial?

Log in to your Surfshark account and cancel the subscription before the 7 days end. If you started it through the App Store or Google Play, cancel there instead.

Can I use a Surfshark discount code with the free trial?

No, they don’t stack. If you already want Surfshark, skip the trial and use our Surfshark discount code: £38.47 instead of £51.52 for the same 27 months.

Can I have the Surfshark free trial twice?

No. It’s for first-time Surfshark customers only.

Is there a free version of Surfshark?

No. The 7-day free trial and the 30-day money-back guarantee are the ways to try it without paying.

What if I forget to cancel?

You’ll be charged for the plan you chose. Contact Surfshark support straight away and ask about a refund under its 30-day money-back guarantee.

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