Shopping with Magazines Direct
Choosing between print and digital
The main decision is format. Print subscriptions are delivered to your door, which suits people who like to read away from a screen. Digital subscriptions give instant access and can be read on iPad, iPhone and Android devices, with a web reader for other internet-connected devices. If you travel or simply want issues without clutter, digital is the simpler option.
Subscription length and renewal
The site offers quarterly, annual and two-year options. Each is a rolling subscription that renews until you cancel, so you keep receiving issues without a gap. Check the renewal terms before you buy, because the offer continues after the first period. Longer terms usually work out cheaper per issue, but only commit to a two-year plan if you are sure about the title.
Delivering outside the UK
The delivery country must match the region selected at the top of the page, and you choose the exact address at checkout. If you are sending a gift overseas, note that international deliveries can take longer, with the site citing an additional 14 days for UK-based magazines and 30 days for US-based ones.
Starting, pausing and cancelling
Subscriptions start with the next available issue by default, but you can pick a different start date at basket stage, subject to stock. Missing issues can be replaced through the subscription management site. Before subscribing, confirm the title suits your interests, since a single special issue is a cheaper way to test a new magazine.