Codebreakers Subscription

13 issues per year

Welcome Gift Offer

Receive a £10 Retail egift card with orders over £28!*

*Available to UK customers only. T&C's apply

Take a Break's Codebreakers is Britain's best-selling codeword puzzle magazine. Every issue is packed with over 85 codebreaking challenges providing brain-teasing fun for the young and old. Plus the chance to win over £5000 in prizes!

Codebreakers Subscription

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Welcome Gift Offer

Receive a £10 Retail egift card with orders over £28!*

*Available to UK customers only. T&C's apply

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13 issues per year

About this magazine

Codebreakers magazine is Britain's best-selling Codewords magazine featuring over 85 of the nation's favourite puzzle. Take a Break's Codebreakers is packed full of fun addictive puzzles where every letter in a typical crossword grid has been replaced by a number between 1 and 26. All you need to do is work out the words and solve the puzzle to crack the code.

Whether you're looking for a light brainteaser or a code-breaking challenge, Take a Break's Codebreakers puzzle magazine is brain-teasing fun for the young and old.

Delivery Information

When will my first issue arrive?

Print magazine subscriptions will either start with the next available issue or the issue you selected at the checkout. Although we will do our utmost to ensure that your magazine is delivered at the same time it is available in the shops (or sooner) it is possible on some occasions it may be unavoidably delayed. If this is the case, we would ask that you please allow an extra 5 days for delivery before contacting us. Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays).

For a digital subscriptions, as soon as your subscription has been confirmed by an confirmation email, you will be able to access the latest issue. From that point onwards, you will receive all future issues as long as your subscription remains active. Please note that you will not be able to access any of the issues that came out prior to the start of your subscription.

How long does it take for magazines to arrive (outside of the United Kingdom)?

Outside of the UK - Speed of delivery to subscribers outside the UK obviously depends on the quality of service provided by the various organizations along the way. The following airmail delivery times should be calculated from the date the magazine is published and are approximate: Delivery of print magazines to subscribers outside of the UK takes up to 15 working days (excludes weekends and Public Holidays)

Magazine subscriptions with a welcome gift

If you purchase a subscription which has a gift included, please allow up to 28 days for delivery of the gift, which is sent under separate cover from the magazine. If you bought the subscription as a gift for someone else, any gifts will be delivered to you, the purchaser. We are currently unable to send gifts direct to the magazine recipient.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I'm buying as a gift, do you send anything to the recipient?

Yes, if you have the email address of the recipient, we can send an e-card at the time of purchase or on a date of your choice. Please note that if your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or to keep for yourself.

Which issue will my subscription start from?/When will my first magazine arrive?

When you place your order, you will be able to choose the start issue of your subscription and the expected delivery date will be shown.

How do I renew my magazine subscription?

If you paid for your subscription as a one-off payment by using either your credit/debit card, PayPal or cheque we will send you a reminder before the end of your subscription. Whether you are taking a subscription out for yourself or as a gift, nothing will be sent to the recipient unless the subscription expires.

You can check the status of your subscription and renew all of your orders here by clicking on the 'Renew' section in your online account. To log in go to: https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/Solo/Account/Login

If you have not yet registered, you can do this by going to: https://www.greatmagazines.co.uk/solo/account/register

Please note if you pay by a recurring payment method such as Direct Debit, continuous credit card or recurring PayPal you do not need to renew your subscription as your contract will continue until you cancel it with ourselves and your bank.

Still have a question? Click here for details of how to get in touch.

When will my welcome gift arrive?

If your subscription comes with a welcome gift, this will be sent out separately from the magazine. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of your welcome gift.

I’m buying this as a gift subscription, where will my welcome gift be sent?

If your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or keep for yourself.

The newsstand edition of the magazine has a cover-mounted gift, do I get the same with my subscription copy?

Unfortunately due to logistics and costs it is not always possible to include the newsstand gift with the subscription issue. To compensate subscribers receive a discount price for their magazines over the year.

Christmas FAQ's

If I'm buying as a gift for Christmas, do you send anything to the recipient?

Which issue will the recipients subscription start from?/When will their first magazine arrive?

When you place your order, you will be able to choose the start issue of the subscription and the expected delivery date will be shown.

How do I send a free e-Card?

When you're ready to add a product to your basket, please ensure you have selected 'Yes' to 'Is this a gift' in Step 1 on the product page. This will give you the option to send the product to someone else and also give you the option to input the recipient's email address within the first step of the checkout so you can send them a free eCard on the date of your choice.

Once you have completed the checkout, you'll see a 'Send eCard' button where you can personalise the image, gift message and choose the date that you want the eCard to be sent via email.

I'm buying a gift subscription that comes with a Welcome Gift, where will the welcome gift be sent?

If your gift subscription comes with a welcome gift, the welcome gift will be sent to you to give to the recipient or keep for yourself.

How do I buy a gift subscription for Christmas?

Before selecting which offer you'd like to purchase, select "I'm buying as a gift" and select your billing and delivery country. Then select which offer you would like to take out by adding it to your basket and then follow the steps in the checkout.

How do I use my retail eGift voucher?

Once you have subscribed, you will receive a series of 3 emails from us; the first email is from us acknowledging your order (you will receive this instantly), the second will include more details on your subscription (you will receive this within 48 hours of purchase) and the 3rd will contain the link for your eGift voucher (you will receive this within 30 working days). Click on the link in your eGift email (not your ‘order acknowlegement’ email). The link will open in your internet browser where you can select the retailer(s) you would like to use your gift at. Enter your details and submit your order. You will then receive 2 emails - 1 order confirmation and 1 with the link to your eGift voucher. From here you can either print a copy of your eGift or a copy to your mobile phone, making sure the barcode and PIN are clearly visible. Present your eGift in store at the till for payment, or enter the eGift details during payment process online.

How do I use my retail eGift voucher?

We will email you your voucher instructions within 30 days, after we have received payment for your subscription. The £10 Retailer eGift promotion is open to UK residents only, aged 18 and over. Offer applies when an annual subscription over the value of £28 is purchased, excluding trials and renewals. Only 1 eGift voucher per order. For Full T&Cs Click Here

Where can I use my eGift voucher?

The eGift voucher is available to use on over 60 retailers. You can view the list below: