How to see peacocks in the UK

If you are a fan of The Traitors US or Poker Face, then you should know about Peacock, NBC's streaming service.

Peacock has tons of shows and movies, including NBC classics like The Office. Additionally, it is now home to some exclusive NFL games. If you want to register from outside America, there are some options you can explore. Here's everything you need to know.

Is Peacock available in the UK?

Peacock content is now available in the UK in one of two ways. If you have Sky TV packageThen you can access its content via here. Alternatively, you can sign up for Now's Entertainment membership, which costs £9.99 per month.

While some shows and movies are available on the UK version of Peacock, not everything is included. If you want full, unfiltered access, you'll need to sign up for the US version.

How to watch Peacock outside the US with a VPN

To access Peacock US abroad, you'll need a VPN, either an iPhone or Android device, and a PayPal account.

The first thing you need to do is choose your VPN. There are plenty of options available, but our top recommendations are NordVPN a duck ExpressVPN – Both offer competitive pricing, good performance, and a good selection of servers.

A VPN can unblock streaming services by making it appear as if you're in the US, regardless of where you actually live. You can take a look at more recommendations in our list of the best VPNs for streaming.

You'll need to sign up for Peacock Premium for $4.99 per month, or Peacock Premium Plus for $9.99 per month. The former is ad-supported, while the latter is ad-free.

However, if you want to subscribe to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus, here's what you need to know.

How to register your payment details on Peacock US

We've successfully created a Peacock Premium account using an Android phone and both NordVPN and ExpressVPN on separate occasions

Here's what you need to do once you download your VPN on your mobile device:

1.

Run your VPN on your iOS/Android device and connect to a US server

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There will be many servers to choose from, but NordVPN (and other services) usually choose the fastest

2.

Create a new Apple ID/Google Play account in your US-linked browser

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Add your name, date of birth, and choose an email address

3.

Register your new account in your iOS/Android device's app store

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Make sure you're still connected to a US server on your VPN while you're at it

4.

Add PayPal as a payment method

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We can still register a UK PayPal account to a US iOS/Play Store account during testing

This should be under 'Add Payment' on iOS, and 'Payment Methods' on Android

5.

You should now be able to access the US App Store – download and install the Peacock app

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If you don't have access to the US App Store, log into your VPN on your computer and send the app to your phone via the web

6.

Create a new account in the Peacock app using your new email address and password

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Choose between Premium and Premium Plus plans

7.

Use PayPal as a payment method

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We have been able to use this successfully on Android

8.

Once your account is verified, you can log in from your computer or laptop

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We've had some issues streaming from mobile, so we recommend using your PC/laptop to watch Peacock content using a VPN

During testing, I noticed that the Play Store did not change to the US version, even when creating a new account.

The way I was able to get around this was to connect to a VPN on my computer, log into the US Google Play Store website, search for the Peacock app and send it to my phone (which was still connected to the VPN).

We've received reports of people unable to install US streaming apps like Max on iOS, as the App Store forces users to register their payment details within the App Store, and UK PayPal is not accepted if you try to register with that account. .

If this happens to you, we recommend purchasing US App Store credit via a digital gift card – which can be added as a payment option in the US.

This can be purchased from places like Walmart Although other retailers are available – you will need a website that allows you to pay using your UK bank details.

If you designate your email address as the recipient, a refund code will be sent to your inbox. When you come to add payment information, select “Redeem a gift card or code,” and you should be able to add the money as a balance to your account.

With this, you should then be able to sign up for a Peacock account and change your payment information back to your UK PayPal via the website to avoid having to pay for a new gift card each time.