Seeing a $60 credit hidden in your YouTube TV account? Here's what it's for

Some YouTube TV users have found a credit in their account for $60 off their subscription, but it's not related to the platform's ongoing contract dispute with Disney.

Disney's content was pulled from YouTube TV on Oct. 30 after the companies could not reach a new contractual agreement. YouTube TV said it would offer subscribers a $20 credit if the Disney channels remain unavailable for an "extended period of time," which has not yet been specified.

In the days since, some YouTube TV subscribers looking for more information on the new credit may have come across an offer in their account for money off their monthly subscription. However, YouTube TV spokesperson Jess Gibby confirmed to USA TODAY that the credits "are not related to the Disney dispute."

"These are for subscribers who previously cancelled or paused their subscriptions. The $20 credit has not yet been issued," Gibby said.

YouTube TV's base plan goes for $82.99 per month. Premium add-ons increase the monthly rate.

Why are some YouTube TV users finding a $60 credit in their account?

Some YouTube TV users have noticed an offer for a credit off their subscription − a deal that equates to $10 a month over six months, or $60 in total.

The credit isn't available for all YouTube TV subscribers, and for those who are eligible, it isn't automatically applied.

Here's how to find it, according to a USA TODAY review:

1. Log into YouTube TV on desktop.
2. Go to settings.
3. Select membership.
4. Select manage plan.
5. If eligible for the credit, a message will appear that says “Redeem your offer.”

The offer only shows up for subscribers who have previously canceled or paused their subscriptions, which is why not all users will see it in their account.

Has YouTube TV issued $20 credit for subscribers amid Disney dispute?

Although YouTube TV said it would offer subscribers a $20 credit if the Disney channels remain unavailable for an "extended period of time," it hasn't yet issued the discount, Gibby said.

As for when it will offer the credit, YouTube TV previously told USA TODAY it will alert subscribers when it is available.

Latest on YouTube TV, Disney contract

YouTube TV and Disney have still not come to an agreement to make the latter's channels, like ESPN and ABC, available on the live television streamer.

YouTube TV accused Disney of proposing "costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices."

On the other side, Disney has said Google, YouTube TV's parent company, "is using its market dominance to eliminate competition and undercut the industry-standard terms we’ve successfully negotiated with every other distributor."

Google also rejected Disney's plea for ABC to be restored on YouTube TV on Nov. 4, which was Election Day in some parts of the country.

Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at [email protected].