FAQs
What subscription options are available at McAfee?
They offer the McAfee+ Individual Plan, providing device protection, privacy, and identity features for a single person to use online, while their Family Plans offer that protection for up to 6 individuals, offering a more cost-effective option for households.
How do the different tiers of subscriptions work?
Each plan has 3 tiers. A premium tier, an advanced tier and ultimate tier, and simply put, you get more features with the more expensive plans. For example, a Premium Individual Plan offer Scam detection, antivirus, a VPN and identity monitoring for $39.99, the Advanced tier offers personal data clean-up and identity restoration expertise on top for $69.99, while their Ultimate plan offers these features with additional financial insurance and McAfee Assist setup help for $199.99.
What's the most affordable McAfee plan?
The Essentials plan is the most affordable, coming in at $39.99 at the time of writing. This features scam detection and antivirus for up to 5 people. However, for the same price, an Individual Premium plan includes personal data and online account clean-up, making it a better value proposition if you're just looking to protect yourself.
What if I don't like the service?
While McAfee have been rated 9.4 by Forbes Advisor and have one numerous awards, you may not find it's the right fit for you. In that case, McAfee have you covered. With their 30-day money back guarantee and their Virus Protection Pledge, they're a company that are confident in their product, giving you peace of mind.
McAfee Money Saving Tips
Only Buy What You Need: While the glossy features of the ultimate plan might look appealing, there's no denying that the most versatile features come as part of the premium and advanced bundles.
Never Pay Full Price: There is almost always a discount available at McAfee, so make sure you have a browse for a McAfee promo code, and don't forget to look through the McAfee site itself. You'd be surprised by how frequently a discount crops up.
Grab a First-Time Saving: McAfee welcomes new customers with a 65% discount. This takes a healthy amount of cost out of the equation. For example, right now, a McAfee+ Advanced Individual Plan goes from $199.99 to $69.99, netting you $130 off. This is not to be slept on.
Set an Alert for the End of Your Subscription: While you may bag a bargain with that first-time discount, make sure you're happy with the cost if you're looking to renew. There may be a discount for renewals, so make sure you're not overpaying.
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