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    Guarantee your daily paper, and save up to 40% with a subscription package that suits you.

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    Each new subscriber to The Independent will receive a free gift. See below for more details

  • Home Delivery

    The Independent Home Delivery Service

    For readers in selected London and Kent postcodes, why not take advantage of The Independent's Home Delivery service? You'll pay nothing for the delivery - but you can have your paper delivered to your home before 7am each morning.

    Unlike other newspapers, you won't have to commit to a long term contract. Alongside free delivery, we are also giving you substantial savings off the usual cover price of your newspapers. You can choose the frequency of delivery that suits you the best: either a Monday to Friday delivery at just £4.00 per week, or Monday through to Saturday at £5.00 per week. You can manage your subscription online, booking holidays and managing your account quickly and easily.

    Whatever your lifestyle, home delivery brings you both convenience and substantial savings. Whether you read your paper at home, at work or on the move, The Independent will give you the edge with our incisive comment, news and analysis.

     

    Free Magazine
    Independent Home Delivery

    EXCLUSIVE OFFER for new subscribers

    For a limited period, we are also offering all new subscribers to our Home Delivery service a complimentary magazine subscription to a leading title of your choice. You may choose between any of the following: Reader's Digest; The Oldie; Gardener's World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire: The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months).

    Now you can enjoy the convenience of having your favourite newspaper in your hand as soon as you get up - at an incredibly low price that will save you money. On top of this, you'll have a magazine of your choice to read. Whatever your priorities, The Independent's Home Delivery service is perfect for any thinking person's daily routine and ideal for today's economic climate.

    The Independent Home Delivery service is only available for selected postcodes within central London and Kent. When you sign up, you will be told whether your address is in our area. If not, we would be delighted to introduce you to our Subscription service

     

    Terms & Conditions

    1. This subscription service is available to UK residents who live within the delivery area as defined by postcodes. Check if your postcode is in our delivery area.

    2. In addition to 1) deliveries are only made to drop off points directly adjacent to the street e.g. on doorstep, through letterbox. Deliveries are not available to upper floors or areas with restricted access e.g. through security doors.

    3. Subscriptions are on an indefinite basis, with a minimum sign-up period of one month. Subscriptions are charged monthly in advance.

    4. The Independent will give you a free subscription to one of the following magazines when you take up the Independent newspaper subscription Monday to Saturday or Monday to Friday offer: Readers' Digest; The Oldie; Gardener's World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire; The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months). (See further down for the Terms and Conditions relating to this offer) This offer is open to new subscribers only.

    5. After the initial minimum sign-up period of one month - you may cancel your subscription by writing to customer services at the address below. The subscription will be cancelled one month after receipt of the written request.

    6. Subscriptions may be for either a Monday - Friday delivery or Monday - Saturday delivery

    7. Delivery will commence the following Monday after you have placed an order. For delivery to commence the following Monday orders must be received by 5pm Thursday.

    8. In the event of adverse weather conditions The Independent reserves the right to suspend newspaper delivery temporarily. Readers will be refunded for any missed deliveries.

    9. All subscriptions will be charged monthly advance with a credit for any holidays or undelivered copies.

    10. There is a facility to suspend delivery for holidays subject to request by telephone 72 hours in advance or via our website.

    11. Payment can be made by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), Visa debit card or by direct debit. If choosing to pay by card, then you must also agree to a recurring transaction authority which will enable us to charge your card as and when subscription payments become due.

    12. Orders can be placed by telephone on 0800 028 0944 or online at www.independent.co.uk/homedelivery or via other promotional routes as decided on from time to time.

    13. In order to set up a direct debit or card payment you need to be the signatory on the account/cardholder and have your bank/sort code or card details to hand.

    14. All payments will be charged to Independent News and Media Ltd.

    15. Account Refunds will be made for notified holiday weeks and for non-deliveries by Independent Newspapers notified by the subscriber to customer services on the expected day of delivery. No other refunds are due as a result of ad-hoc changes by the subscriber.

    16. Refunds will be made by account credit at the daily rate of the refunded newspaper

    17. Direct Debit and recurring transaction authority cancellations must be made in writing to customer services at the address below.

    18. To notify us of any changes to address please call customer services on 0800 028 0944

    19. Customer services address is Independent Home Delivery, 124-144 Royal Road, Belfast, BT1 1EB. We can also be contacted on e-mail at homedelivery@independent.co.uk

    20. All Independent Direct Delivery subscriptions are subject to these terms and conditions.

    21. Independent News and Media Ltd reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions as it sees fit to satisfy its own commercial requirements.

    Terms & Conditions - free magazine subscription

    1. The Independent will give you a free subscription to one of the following magazines when you take up the Independent newspaper subscription Monday to Saturday or Monday to Friday offer: Readers' Digest; The Oldie; Gardeners' World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire; The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months). As stated in point 3 above, the minimum subscription term to The Independent for this offer is 13 weeks. If you choose to cancel before this time, The Independent reserves the right to reclaim the outstanding issues of your magazine subscription.

    2. The magazine subscription will start with the next available issue, which can take up to 6 - 8 weeks to allocate to your account.

    3. This offer is open to new subscribers to The Independent only.

    4. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

    5. The Publisher of the magazine you have chosen will process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and may, at times, contact you with regard to other offers or promotions that they believe will be of interest to you.

     

  • Independent Subscriptions

    The Independent Subscription Service

    Any UK reader of The Independent and The Independent on Sunday can now subscribe to their newspaper, and receive a number of immediate benefits.

    The subscription rate offers 40% off the usual cost of your paper. It guarantees your daily paper, and gives you a quick and hassle free way of getting your Independent. You can instruct your local newsagent to deliver the paper to you*, or use your subscription vouchers at any participating newsagent, wherever you happen to be.

    As a subscriber, you can enjoy quality journalism on a daily basis at an incredibly low price. Why not take advantage, through today's economic uncertainties, and keep yourself fully informed?

    EXCLUSIVE OFFER for new subscribers

    For a limited period, we are also offering all new subscribers a complimentary magazine subscription to a leading title of your choice.

    Selected specifically to cater for a wide range of your interests, skills and hobbies, you may choose between any of the following: Reader's Digest; The Oldie; Gardener's World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire: The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months).

    Independent Subscriptions

     

    To activate this offer, simply call the number above, and state your magazine of choice to one of our Customer Service team, or sign up online. Please note that our minimum subscription term of 24 weeks applies to this offer.

    Your magazine will then be sent to you by post. Whether for you, or for a member of your household, these market leading publications will complement The Independent's Lifestyle, Arts, Culture and Entertainment coverage.

    *Please note that delivery charges will apply. If you live in central London and would like free delivery, please look at our Home Delivery service.

    Independent Subscriptions

     

    Terms & Conditions

    1. This subscription service is available to UK residents only.

    2. Subscriptions are subject to an initial minimum sign up period of 26 weeks. If paying by Direct Debit they are on an indefinite basis and we require 4 weeks notice before your next 26 week period starts if you wish to cancel.

    3. There are three different types of voucher subscriptions. These are: Seven days a week (Monday to Sunday) at £5 per week (£120 for 24 weeks). Six days a week (Monday to Saturday) at £4.50 per week (£108 for 24 weeks). Two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) at £2.80 per week (£67.20 for 24 weeks). (The magazine offer [point 5] is not available on a 2 day newspaper subscription.)

    4. Subscriptions are on an indefinite basis, and will roll over at the end of your subscription period, however you may cancel your renewal if you wish. Please send a letter to Independent Subscriptions, 124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1EB, or email us on subscriptions@independent.co.uk.

    5. If you sign up to the Monday to Sunday subscription service or the Monday to Saturday subscription service, The Independent will give you a free subscription to one of the following magazines of your choice: Reader's Digest; The Oldie; Gardener's World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire: The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months). (See further down for the Terms and Conditions relating to this offer). Offer available to first time subscribers only. If you cancel your subscription before the end of the minimum sign-up period, The Independent reserves the right to reclaim the outstanding portion of your magazine subscription

    6. Subscriptions are in the form of vouchers and we can either send vouchers direct to your local participating newsagent or send you sheets of vouchers to redeem at any participating newsagent.

    7. Vouchers are only accepted at participating newsagents. The Independent cannot provide customers with details of participating newsagents - however we can offer advice and intervention if your newsagent does not accept the vouchers.

    8. The cost of the voucher subscription does not cover the cost of delivery of any newspapers. If local home delivery is required, this must be arranged and paid for separately by the customer with their newsagent.

    9. Your subscription starts on a Monday, 10 working days from the date of your order.

    10. You will be allowed to take up to 6 weeks (42 days) of holidays per year.

    11. Unused vouchers can be returned to us and a refund will be credited to your account within 10 working days. Simply send unused vouchers in to: Independent Subscriptions, 124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT1 1EB.

    12. Vouchers are not transferable and only valid in the UK. They cannot be accepted in lieu of payment for any other article.

    13. Orders can be placed by telephone on 0800 028 1239, online at http://subscriptions.independent.co.uk/voucher-subscriptions/ or via other promotional routes as decided on from time to time.

    14. In order to set up a Direct Debit or card payment you need to be the signatory on the account/cardholder and have your bank account or card details to hand.

    15. All payments will be charged to Independent News and Media Ltd

    16. To notify us of any changes to your address please call customer services on 0800 028 1239, e-mail subscriptions@independent.co.uk or send a letter to Independent Subscriptions, 124-144 Royal Avenue, Belfast BT1 1EB.

    17. All Independent Voucher Subscriptions are subject to these terms & conditions.

    18. Independent Newspapers reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions as it sees fit to satisfy its own commercial requirements.

     

    Terms & Conditions - free magazine subscription

    1. The Independent will give you a free subscription to one of the following magazines when you take up The Independent newspaper subscription Monday to Sunday or Monday to Saturday 26-wk offer: Reader's Digest; The Oldie; Gardener's World; Lonely Planet Magazine; Good Food Magazine; Good Housekeeping; Country Living; She; Practical Photography; Country Walking; Empire: The Knitter; Triathlon Plus; The Week (6 months) or Time Out (6 months). As stated in point 2 above, the minimum subscription term to The Independent for this offer is 26 weeks. If you choose to cancel before this time, The Independent reserves the right to reclaim the outstanding issues of your magazine subscription.

    2. The magazine subscription will start with the next available issue, which may be up to 6 weeks after order details are received by the Publisher. The Independent will not be responsible for fulfilling your magazine subscription.

    3. This offer is open to new subscribers to The Independent only.

    4. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

    5. The Publisher of the magazine you have chosen will process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and may, at times, contact you with regard to other offers or promotions that they believe will be of interest to you.

     

  • Overseas Subscriptions

    Living overseas and would like The Independent, its supplements or The Independent on Sunday? Well sign up to our subscription service and we will deliver anywhere in the world!

        UK Inland Europe Zone 1 Zone 2
    12 Months Monday to Saturday £515.00 £643.00 £1,012.00 £1,131.00
    Saturday Magazine £78.00 £113.00 £143.00 £149.00
    Sunday Newspaper & Magazine £227.00 £251.00 £418.00 £484.00
    Single Issue £86.00 £107.00 £169.00 £188.00
               
    6 Months Monday to Saturday £257.00 £322.00 £506.00 £565.00
    Saturday Magazine £39.00 £57.00 £72.00 £74.00
    Sunday Newspaper & Magazine £113.00 £125.00 £209.00 £242.00
    Single Issue £43.00 £54.00 £84.00 £94.00
               
    3 Months Monday to Saturday £129.00 £161.00 £253.00 £283.00
    Saturday Magazine £19.00 £28.00 £36.00 £37.00
    Sunday Newspaper & Magazine £57.00 £63.00 £104.00 £121.00
    Single Issue £21.00 £27.00 £42.00 £47.00
               
    Single Issues Monday to Saturday £2.00 £2.00 £3.00 £4.00
    Saturday Magazine £1.00 £2.00 £3.00 £3.00

     

     

    How long will it take to receive my first issue?

    Your subscription will be active within 10 days. Delivery times vary depending on method and location. Distribution is effected through a matrix of International Mail and hand delivery. Please call our Customer Service team for advice on expected delivery times to your location.

     

    What is the delivery method?

    OCS Worldwide utilizes a distribution matrix using several leading European Post Offices including Royal Mail, La Poste, Swisspost & Belgian Post. Service level is always First Class and the carrier is selected according to the quickest and most consistent delivery time to each destination. Hand Delivery is available in several key centres, significantly improving delivery times. Cities with hand delivery services include: Brussels, Paris, Luxembourg, Geneva, Milan, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Capetown, Durban, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Tokyo & Sydney.

     

    Can I renew my subscription through your service?

    Renewing is easy, you can do it through this website or via our Customer Service team.

     

    How do I place an order?

    Fill in the online form or call us to place an order with your credit card.

     

    How do I change my mailing address?

    Changing an address is easy, just give us a call or send an email to Customer Service. You only need to give 10 days notice for this.

     

    How do I place a gift order?

    As you go through the online booking process, you can enter your chosen delivery address for the gift recipient.

     

    How can I request a refund or cancel my order?

    If you are not satisfied with our service we can cancel your order with 14 days notice, and will refund you pro rata less a 10 administration fee. Please call our Customer Service team for a refund/cancellation.

     

    How will my papers be sent?

    Papers are sent in strong plastic bags to ensure the secure delivery of your paper.

     

    Where are my papers printed?

    Subscriptions are fulfilled using copies of The Independent which are printed in London.

     

    What size will my papers be?

    All editions of The Independent and Independent on Sunday are in compact format.

     

    Can I pay directly into OCS Worldwide's bank?

    Yes. Please call our Customer Service team for details:
    Tel: + 44 20 7740 0218
    Fax: + 44 20 7740 0164
    email: subs@ocsmedia.net
    www.ocsmedia.net/independent

     

  • Readers Club

    All subscribers to The Independent are now invited to become part of our exclusive Independent Readers' Club.

    Membership of The Independent Readers' Club entitles you to a succession of offers, private events, exclusive discounts and invitations.

    In the first two months of 2010, our Readers' Club members will be invited to a private view at a leading art gallery; enjoy the launch of our new Book Club; be offered free Vue cinema tickets; and an exclusive discount from Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel collection.

    Recent highlights have included a private screening of Home; a private view of Richard Long at Tate Britain; and tickets to see Beverley Knight.

    We will also be bringing our Readers' Club members in closer touch with The Independent, with editorial events and debates.

    With fresh ideas and opportunities every month, The Readers' Club gives you yet another way to enjoy The Independent to the full.

     

    Readers Club

    Readers' Club members are subscribers to The Independent who have been on a full rate package for a minimum of two months. Current subscribers fulfilling this criteria will already be members.

    If you wish to join our Readers' Club, simply subscribe to The Independent through this website, or call
    0800 505 3500 for more information.

    You may sign up to our Home Delivery service if you live in central London or Kent; or our voucher subscription service, which also gives you a free magazine with your Independent subscription.

     

  • Frequently asked questions

    SUBSCRIPTIONS

    How do the voucher subscriptions work?


    There are two types of vouchers: one where the vouchers are sent direct to yourself and one where the vouchers are sent direct to a newsagent of your choice.

    You can subscribe to have vouchers for every day of the week (Monday to Sunday), six days a week (Monday to Saturday) or for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday).

    If you decide to have the vouchers sent direct to yourself then we will dispatch 24 weeks worth of vouchers to you. There will be a voucher for each day of the week that you have subscribed for. You simply take the voucher into a participating newsagent and exchange it for your copy of The Independent or The Independent on Sunday.

    If you decide to have the vouchers sent direct to your newsagent then we will dispatch 24 weeks of worth of vouchers to your newsagent. There will be a voucher for each week. We will also send you a letter to confirm that your vouchers have been sent to your newsagent and when your subscription will start and end.

     

    Can I use my vouchers at any newsagent?

    The majority of newsagents and shops will accept the vouchers, but please do check with your newsagent prior to subscribing that they are happy to accept them.

     

    Will my newsagent lose out if I take out a voucher subscription?

    No, they receive the same amount of money as they would if you paid for your newspaper normally and they also receive a handling fee per voucher to cover their costs.

     

    What happens if I go on holiday?

    If you select to have a subscription where the vouchers are sent direct to yourself then although you will be sent 24 weeks worth of vouchers they are dated so that they can be used for a period of up to 27 weeks. This means that you can have up to three weeks break from using the vouchers if you wish.

    If you select to have a subscription where the vouchers are sent to a newsagent you will need to notify your newsagent of your holiday and confirm with them that they are happy for you to not use your vouchers for that period. Your newsagent can hand in your vouchers to their wholesalers up to 8 weeks after the date on the voucher.

     

    Who will debit my account if I subscribe?

    Your account will be debited by Bookshop Partnership Ltd who handle the Independent Voucher Subscription service on behalf of The Independent.

     

    Frequently asked questions

     

    HOME DELIVERY

    How does the Home Delivery service work?

    Once you sign up to our Home Delivery service, delivery will commence the following Monday. Your paper will be delivered through your letterbox before 7am every morning, with no need to involve your local newsagent.

     

    What happens if I go on holiday?

    If you are planning to go on holiday, we just need 2 days notice to suspend your delivery for that period. You simply need to call our Customer Services team on 0870 750 5070 and let us know your holiday dates.

     

    Where does Home Delivery operate?

    We can deliver your newspaper to your door if you have a Central London Postcode. If you live outside London, we can offer you a voucher subscription instead. You may still be able to have a home delivery, but this would be organized by you directly with your local newsagent.

     

    How can I pay for Home Delivery?

    Payment can be made by credit card, Visa debit card or by direct debit. Simply click here

     

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