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Cheaper Netflix Via VPN for Existing / New Subscribers (E.G Basic $4.07, Standard $7.11, Ultra $10.16 Per Month W/ No Fee Card)

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Greetings everyone, I was trying to figure out a cheaper way to get Netflix easily (rather than use iTunes billing and other avenues) and I found this thread over at MyDealz, I thought it was worthwhile to share it.

You can get Netflix for significantly cheaper by signing up / renewing via a quick VPN trick. I only just updated my plan 30 minutes ago, and signed up for the Ultra plan (UHD, 4 Devices) via Argentina and got charged 229 Argentinian Pesos which equated to be $8.99 for the month via my no fee card.

This works out to be approximately 50% of the pricing of Australian Netflix (Basic $9.99, Standard $13.99, Ultra $17.99).

Neil also completed a great write up a few years ago about this, check that out for further reference to assist with getting the deal.


Some examples of the pricing can be found here (I have highlighted the cheapest for each package in bold:)

Turkey:

  • Basic: 15.99 TRY (Equates currently to ~$4.06 AUD Per Month)
  • Standard: 27.99 TRY (Equates currently to ~$7.11 AUD Per Month)
  • Ultra: 39.99 TRY (Equates currently to ~$10.16 AUD Per Month)

Argentina:

  • Basic: 129 ARS (Equates currently to ~$4.97 AUD Per Month) Now 149 ARS
  • Standard: 169 ARS (Equates currently to ~$6.51 AUD Per Month) Now 219 ARS
  • Ultra: 229 ARS (Equates currently to ~$8.82 AUD Per Month) Now 299 ARS

Argentina has now been updated to a new pricing structure. Turkey is now the cheapest.

Hits has kindly made a spreadsheet with the current pricing in AUD from the cheapest countries.

If you have access to a VPN, it is an extremely easy process:


For New Subscribers:

  1. Connect to a VPN that has the cheapest pricing for the package you require per the spreadsheet above.
  2. Go to Netflix and enter your details to sign up to a new account.
  3. Go through and select the package that you would like, make sure the prices are in the desired currency per the VPN.
  4. Continue through and sign-up, your billing will now be in the currency per the VPN.
  5. Turn off the VPN and your account will be Australian, but will bill in the cheaper currency.

For Existing Subscribers:

  1. Go to Your Account and Cancel your subscription. It will expire at the end of the billing period.
  2. When the billing expires, Connect to a VPN of your choice, login and click reactivate your subscription.
  3. Go through and select the package that you would like, make sure the prices are in the desired currency per the VPN.
  4. Continue through and complete the reactivation, your billing will now be in the currency per the VPN.
  5. Turn off the VPN and your account will be Australian, but will bill in the cheaper currency.

Your account will only have titles from a different country if you are connected via VPN. With this method, It will charge in the foreign currency, but your account will have Australia titles :)

It is worthwhile to continue to check which country is the cheapest each month to get the best price :)


There's heaps of VPN deals around if you don't have access to a VPN yet, I used Windscribe for reference and connected to Argentina with ease.

I really hope this helps people out, it's definitely helped me out :)

All credit must go to Luca Lutz @ MyDealz for the help.

As always, enjoy!

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  • Did you guys who applied with the 28 degrees card had it beforehand or did you just registered for the card?

  • Didn't work for me.

  • Tried nord vpn for turkey but prices showing as USD.

    • me too!!! grrr!!!

      • +1

        You selected turkey server? try incognito window and clear your cache before using nord.

  • PM me if anyone is keen to split a premium account

  • Confirming iOS app for SaferVPN worked with CUA Visa Debit card on Argentinia.

  • I have heard that Tidal (music streaming) is cheaper when using a 3rd world VPN point to sign us. I wonder what other services can be exploited this way? Steam and most other gaming stores certainly can't using VPNs :(

    • You can get Tidal HiFi cheaper using a Hong Kong VPN to signup, but beware you will be stuck with the HKG catalogue which is extremely limited, as was my experience compared to the USA catalogue. So I joined a Canadian family HiFi plan via the RedFlagDeals forum and have been very happy with the price $30.05 Canadian for 6 months access to the HiFi plan.

  • Can you use paypal for this? Also wondering if i cannot use paypal, will a debit mastercard from westpac choice account have any fees?

  • Confirmed work for me. Use 3 days trial free SafeVPN on my iPhone to connect to Argentina. Paying with Citibank visa signature.

  • For those on android - i just tried with samsung web browser and SaferVPN. Worked with a card that didnt work in chrome browser in android or on windows desktop.

    • +1

      Tried for over an hour with various cards and browser combinations and this is what worked for me:

      1. New email account (Don't use the one that you have attempted before which Netflix threw an error on)
      2. Samsung browser instead of the Chrome
      3. Cyberghost Android
      4. Citibank Mastercard Debit

      Good luck!

      • I just tried this exact same setup (inc same card, vpn service, browser) and it worked for me. Thanks!

  • Haven't use Netflix for a year, is this method still can only see Aussie contents?

    Is it still couldn't see all the latest shows from US?

  • 577 votes, 288 comments, and only seen a handful of people actually say their credit cards were accepted as payment method 😂😂

    Will try this out in a couple of months when all my iTunes credit has been used up.

    • Seems the only cards that work are 28 Degrees, Citibank and Amex.

      • +1

        Think someone said some Bankwest cards worked. I have a Bankwest Zero Platinum so will see how it goes if/when I test it out.

      • Westpac Altitude Platinum Visa worked for me
        Westpac Altitude Black Amex didnt

      • Yeah I got mine working with 28 degrees and SaferVPN. Strangely enough though it's not consistent as I tried it the night before and my card details were not accepted. The next morning it worked with no changes. This could be 28 Degrees fraud detection though and you might be able to call up in advance and warn them of Argentina/Turkey transfers inbound.

      • I tried 28deg 2 different cards and Citibank master card. All weren’t accepted. Created a new account, indifferent,

    • Well tried with my Bankwest Zero Platinum tonight and kept getting the "There appears to be a problem with the payment method you are trying to use." whilst signing up for a new account in Turkey. Oh well, just have to keep using discounted iTunes cards!

    • Normal commonwealth debit card worked for me ;)

  • I tried do this with so many options but didnt work;

    Citibank debit mastercard
    28 degrees mastercard

    Arg via Safer vpn via internet explorer, samsung explorer and chrose
    Turkey via PIA PVN via all the above

    not sure how you guys got it to work i dont see to be doing anything different..?

    • its not the server/vpn you are using, its your CC… As per my post below, anyone with a World Mastercard it should work.

  • I got this working with Turkey. (as Argentina is not on the server list for PIA)

    1. I have a World Mastercard with CBA (its a diamond credit card)
    2. When connected to VPN, google Netflix and click on the link that has Turkish writing, dont click on the link that has English writing

    And i re-activated my account, sorted.

    Edit - and yes, follow rest of the steps.

  • +5

    Finally worked.
    Safer VPN via Argentina.
    Searched Netflix Argentina and went through https://www.netflix.com/ar-en/login
    Logged into my old account.
    Tried my ANZ Qantas Frequent Flyer which failed.
    Tried my Macquarie Debit Mastercard which WORKED.
    $6.59

    • +2

      Confirmed, I tried this step by step and used my existing 28 degrees credit card billing details… worked Ultra 229 ARS (charged 8.92 AUD).

      Remember to cancel your account current subscription beforehand - wait 1 day then do it.

      Thank you!

      • Nice work I also did it on the desktop. No requirement for iOS or Android. Happy 😁

      • what browswer and VPN? wierd I tried this and it didnt work. My account is new.

        • Wasn't a new account, was an existing account.
          Chrome, Safer VPN

        • Using iphone, app safervpn, did it via safari using the instructions above

    • Worked for me following your steps. Thanks heaps!

      iOS Safari (private/incognito mode), SaferVPN Argentina, Standard Plan, Macquarie Platinum Debit Mastercard (169 ARS - charged 6.59 AUD)

      Side note: Netflix will charge A$10 as an authorisation (instantly reversed for me) so make sure you have sufficient funds!

    • Is that a no fee card? WOnt be charged for international transactions?

  • I finally got it working via; Samsung Broswer, Safer VPN Argentina, Standard plan, 28 Degrees CC.

    I want to try and change my payment method to Citbank debit which I didnt have luck with but we'll see how it goes

    • Using same combo, no luck. Must be something we're missing here

      • +1

        Try using a new browswer and making sure to delete your cache and browsing history etc. i think i did that.

  • Mine worked first go with new account,
    Deleted netflix app on IOS and closed all apps
    Installed and signed up for SaferVPN
    Connected to Argentina
    Browse to Netflix Argentina via Safari
    Create account with one month free
    Entered ANZ Travel Adventurers CC details
    Success!!!

  • Can't get this to work using NAB travellers and Debit VISA tried different VPNs.

  • Worked for me. Completed via a free Android 24hr app and ING credit card.

  • Hey guys!
    Just thought i’d add my process to the list.
    I uninstalled the netflix app and logged out of all devices while still in AUS.
    then i opened SaferVPN and connected to Arg.
    Opened IOS Safari in private mode.
    Accesed https://www.netflix.com/ar-en/login
    Went to payment screen and used my Citibank Debit.
    Threw up an error but i tried the card a second time and it worked.
    :)

  • Do I need to wait for my current subscription to end before renewing through Argentina?

  • safervpn on Android + Chrome + CUA Visa debit worked but only on second attempt. I tried several times on win10, chrome + multiple vpn combos and didnt work.

  • Didn't work: Argentina + SaferVPN + Win10 + Chrome-Incognito + 28Degrees
    Did work: Argentina + SaferVPN + Android + Chrome-Incognito + 28Degrees

    Thanks OP!

  • After so MANY attempts and finally got it worked.

    My methods below:

    Opened IOS Safari in private mode on iPhone.
    Accesed https://www.netflix.com/ar-en/login
    Went to payment screen and used my 28 Degrees.

    If you experiencing error msg, just try to disconnect the VPN and re-connect for a new IP and it's work for me.

  • Sorry for the dumb question everybody, but what is meant by no fee card?
    Would anz debit be no fee?
    Is it the conversion fee?

    • no fee card = no conversion fee card

      eg: 28 Degrees

  • can i pay with a netflix gift card?

  • Any way to get this working with either a CBA MasterCard debit / credit card or an ING MasterCard? Thanks for any help in advance!

  • Confirmed, works with Macquarie Debit card, rejoined on existing account to Netflix Turkey with windscribe VPN, $4.05 for Basic plan, upgraded to 4 ch after rejoin, so 4k for $4.05 :), another netflix trick PS: dont forget to downgrade to basic plan before billing cycle on the current month, and upgrade again to 4ch after billing cycle next month. repeat this steps then you will have 4 ch for only 1 ch fee

    • does this legit work? You can change back and forth as much as you want?

      • you can upgrade then downgrade the plan on the same billing cycle, once you downgrade its lock until next billing cycle.

    • hahah what… is this legit?

      • Yes it is :) , you can try

  • i dont know what im doing wrong. im connected to the argentina vpn through nord, and cleared all my cookies and used incognito on both chrome and edge but the plans are showing up in USD for me. anyone else had this problem?

    • +1

      never mind it was nordvpn. netflix have figured them out somehow, it didnt matter what server i used turkey argentina mexico, whenever i went to signup it had my location set to en-us. i tried another computer and even a virtual machine and it still set to en-us. cyberghost vpn trial worked straight away. i just signed up to nordvpn for 3 years too not off to a good start :(

      • There is a 30 day cooling off period. So you can still cancel.

      • thanks for this!
        i was having the same problem. i bought 2 years of Nord, tried changing to Argentinian pesos and it was always in US dollars. downlaoded cyberghost and it worked.

  • Tried last evening same method didn't work. this morning worked in first instance. awesome. thanks op
    safer vpn - trial
    chrome browser
    macquarie debit mastercard

  • +1

    Argentina Ultra subscription is 299 which is equivalent to A$11.45, so that makes Turkey subscription cheapest.

    • +1

      Thanks for that, I've updated the OP.

      • and I have updated the spreadsheet :)

  • I think the Argentina prices have been updated. New premium price is 299 ARS

    • Yeah, I'm trying to signup and the price seems to have gone up.

  • +1

    That's a big price rise. Makes Ultra ~$11.50 AUD now. It was $8.80 AUD. Wonder if that price rise affects subscribers who signed up to Argentina days ago? This could be the same tax hike they just applied to their digital Xbox games.

    • I just login to check my Netflix account and it’s still showing 229 ARS for ultra.

      Either I’m staying on the 229 ARS or they haven’t updated the plan for my account yet.

      Anyway, wait and see.

      • I think existing subscribers stay on the pricing they signed up on. I’m on the standard plan and it still shows the old pricing (169 ARS) whereas the other two plans show the new pricing.

        • oh damn it, I should've signed up for Ultra =[

  • +1

    Cancelled my Aus account a few days ago and then re-started it today once the month was over, via Turkey with my 28 degrees card and used getflix VPN. Took all of 2min and worked straight away. $10.13 charged to my 28 degrees card for Ultra.

  • +1

    New to this VPN stuff.

    Tried SaferVPN on iOS but it doesn't have Turkey. Which VPN app for iOS can I use to access Turkey? Only have 28 degrees card. Thanks in advance.

  • Hey just an update on this. Tried so many ways to get it working, SaferVPN, different CC's etc but none were accepting payment for Argentina.

    Was ready to give up but thought I'd just give it a try on another country that was cheap so picked Brazil and it worked!

    The CC's previously rejected in Argentina worked in Brazil.

    Not cheap as Arg/Turkey but still saving almost $4 on the standard plan p/m.

  • best ozbargain deal ever, signed up via Turkey. Was hoping to use argentina but missed the boat. very easy use PIA VPN and 28 degrees card works like a charm saving me almost $10 a month this is great.

    however i fear netflix will catch up eventually and bring the prices up or ban all the ozzie credit cards

    • I am trying the exact same combination, PIA and 28degrees, and it will not accept my payment details. :(

  • SMS activation for Argentina, this just got even more difficult

    • +2

      Now need offer on sim card from Argentina.

      • +1

        We need offers on real estate in Argentina. Soon it's gonna be easier to just live there. Haha.

    • Yep I gave up - easier to sign up with burner email addresses for a free 30 day trial whenever I feel so inclined.

      • Do you need a credit card number as well for the trial? How do you get around that each month?

  • Couldn't get it to work with the following cards:
    - Westpac Mastercard Altitude Black
    - Westpac Mastercard Debit
    - ING Visa Debit
    - Amex Explorer

    • ANZ travel rewards adventures card worked for us if that helps

  • Thanks. Used existing account, SaferVPN Argentina, Android Chrome, and Macquarie Debit combo ($11.41 Ultra). Didn't work with Coles Mastercard.

  • Awesome I got the standed version with Turkey
    so now i dont need the vpn now anymore right? also what happens if the price boosts?

  • Do NOT USE Nord, Ghost, or Avira Phantom. The only thing that let me get to Turkey successfully at this point was Private Internet Access PIA. DId not have a free trial so had to pay them. They have a 7 day money back policy so will try them out and then cancel in a couple of days.

  • For the life of me i cannot get this to work. Have PIA vpn but no matter what i do via PC or android, which ever browser, it will not accept my 28degrees card. :(

    • Get your card people to allow overseas transactions.

      • Thats not it. I use it for such transactions regularly. Anyway it eventually worked via PIA must be some IP ranges blacklisted or something.

  • Ended up using SaferVPN and Arg and 28 degrees. More expensive but sharing cost with mates. Had no issues registering, done in a few minutes.
    Used iPhone. Closed all apps except safervpn. Then opened Safari in private mode. Chose 1 mth free trial and did not put in mobile. Hope it will help others.

  • If anyone is interested in sharing their account and wants to split the cost, please post to ozbargain classifieds section as I'd be willing.

  • Trying to sign up in Argentina but Netflix want's mobile phone verification (Argentinian number)

    • +1

      did the same for me but typing in +614… seemed to work

  • Is anyone else being billed weekly now? How can you change that?

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