Subscription sharing HBO
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Public seats HBO Max Standard are currently full. You can set up an alert, or offer your own subscription if you have available seats.
Before joining a group HBO
Co-subscriptions are easy to understand, but it's a good idea to check how they work before you get started. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Is it compatible with HBO?
Sharesub offers cost-sharing for all subscriptions that include a group plan. However, be sure to review the terms and conditions for sharing services, and avoid subscriptions from other countries: this may limit the available content or even block access to the account.
How are payments handled?
Your peer-to-peer transactions are processed in accordance with European regulations (PSD2): the identities of the organizers are verified, and payments are held for one month to allow for any refunds.
What happens if a member leaves the group?
Members are free to leave at any time, but will not receive a refund for the current month. This allows the organizer to retain a higher participation fee, and the available spots will be moved to the top of the list to fill the group quickly.
Should you share your password?
No, most of the time, services are shared via an invitation link or an email invitation. You then join the group using your own username and password to ensure the confidentiality of your data. In the few cases where this is necessary, a secure manager is made available to you. You may also sometimes use a dedicated profile, protected by a PIN.
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HBO Max Standard price in Ireland
In Ireland, HBO Max Standard costs €5.99 / month and allows 2 simultaneous streams. Split between 2 people, that comes down to €3 each. On Sharesub, a place costs €4.13 / month, fees included.
HBO Max Standard
Shared offer on Sharesub, for up to 2 members. The best cost per place when the group is full.
Join on Sharesub
One place in a HBO group, all fees included, no commitment.
Which HBO plan should you choose in the UK?
HBO launched in the UK and Ireland on 26 March 2026 with four plans. The two ad-supported tiers are the cheapest: Basic with Ads has no offline downloads, while the ad-supported Standard plan adds 30 downloads a month. Both allow 2 streams at once, which suits two people well. Standard and Premium remove the ads, and Premium adds 4K, Dolby Atmos and 4 streams.
How much HBO Max Standard costs in the UK, and how it compares with NOW
Until March 2026, the only way to stream HBO series in the UK was a NOW Entertainment membership at £9.99 a month. Since 26 March 2026, HBO Max has been available directly: Basic with Ads at £4.99, the ad-supported Standard plan at £5.99, Standard at £9.99 and Premium at £14.99. There has been no price rise since launch, so HBO Max Standard still costs €5.99 / month, or €3 each when it is split between 2 people. NOW Entertainment now includes HBO Max at no extra cost, but the direct ad-supported plan remains the cheaper route.
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Saving vs NOW Entertainment
Going direct is already cheaper than a NOW Entertainment membership, and sharing brings the cost down to €3 per person when both 2 places are used.
HBO prices in nearby countries
Prices vary from one country to another: broadcasting rights, taxes and local price levels all differ. Here are the prices nearby, for comparison.
HBO promo code or subscription sharing?
HBO deals are occasional: a discounted annual plan, a launch offer through a broadband provider, or months included with a NOW membership. There is no free trial. Sharing a subscription brings a recurring saving instead: the price is lower every month, not only during a promotion. On Sharesub, a place in HBO Max Standard costs €4.13 / month, fees included, around 31% less than the full subscription.
Frequently asked questions
How can I pay less for HBO?
The most reliable option is the ad-supported plan, HBO Max Standard, with its cost split between the people who actually use it. On Sharesub, a place costs €4.13 / month, fees included, instead of €5.99 for the full subscription. Paying annually is the other lever: it works out at roughly two months free over the year.
How much does HBO Max Standard cost per person?
In Ireland, HBO Max Standard costs €5.99 / month for 2 simultaneous streams. Split between 2 people, that is €3 per person / month. On Sharesub, free places in a group are promoted so that it fills up quickly.
How much is a HBO place on Sharesub?
A place costs €4.13 / month, fees included. You save around 31% compared with the price of the full offer. Payment is monthly with no commitment: you can leave the group at any time, and the current month remains due.
What does each member of a HBO group keep?
Every member keeps their own HBO profile, with their own watchlist, viewing history and recommendations, so nobody's Continue watching gets mixed up. On the Sharesub side, everyone manages their own place from their own account, from the monthly payment to the receipts.
How do I join a HBO group?
You pick a group that has a free place and book it at the price shown, €4.13 / month, fees included. The organiser then adds you from the subscription management page, and you watch HBO under your own profile as soon as the payment is confirmed.
Is there a HBO free trial, and how do I cancel?
There is no free trial in the UK. A monthly subscription can be cancelled at any time from the subscription section of your account, at no cost: access stays open until the end of the period already paid for. Sharing works the same way on Sharesub: no fixed term, and only the current month remains due.
Is sport included in a HBO subscription?
Not in the standard plans. In the UK, TNT Sports is sold as a separate add-on through HBO Max, with its own monthly price, and bundles combining the two appear on Sharesub under their own name and their own price per place.
How does Sharesub make money?
Sharesub adds a service fee to the price paid by members. It is already included in the price shown for a place (€4.13 / month). Payments are processed by Stripe, a licensed payment provider. As a financial service, Sharesub can verify organisers' identity and hold funds for the relevant period, so that a refund is possible if the month is not used.