[VPN Required] 65% off Netflix via VPN (Mobile/Standard/Ultra $3.70/$5.12/$7.01 Mth w/No Fee Card)

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[VPN Required] 65% off Netflix via VPN (Mobile/Standard/Ultra $3.70/$5.12/$7.01 Mth w/No Fee Card)

julz15 on 17/09/2020 - 07:57 netflix.com (2480 clicks)
Last edited 19/10/2020 - 05:46 by 3 other users

Mod remove if incorrect but just want to bring attention back to this post since Netflix jacked their AU prices today. It's been almost a year since it was originally posted.

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/469062

All credit to @Ulysses37

Basically use a VPN to subscribe to Netflix Turkey and get up to 65% off.

Instructions from prior deal posts https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/469062/

STEP 1: VPN Trial

Torguard
SaferVPN (no Turkish IP)
Express VPN
VyprVPN
VPNhub
Windscribe
PureVPN (bad reports)

Decent VPN Guide @Reddit

STEP 2: Confirm Turkish/Argentinian IP

IP Check
IP Check

STEP 3: Sign Up

Open a new incognito/private-browsing tab in your browser. Might not be enough

Visit Netflix

STEP 4: Enter Card Details

Working: Citibank Debit, 28 Degrees, Macquarie, ANZ Rewards

Mixed reports: ING, CBA

Note: Some banks block 1st attempt & send you a txt to confirm it's you. Once you reply, 2nd attempt will work.

Once complete, it may ask for a mobile phone number. Ignore it, open netflix site in a fresh tab & confirm account is running.

Existing Subscribers:

Visit Netflix website and cancel your subscription ASAP. It will expire at the end of the billing period. Then follow instructions above.

Plans and pricing

(kudos to sleep24seven)
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Pratty on 19/09/2020 - 09:05

Does the new Argentine tax mean it’s not the cheapest?
- moony on 19/09/2020 - 09:16
  
  I’d also like to know this!
beesquared on 19/09/2020 - 09:28

Just got an email telling me there is now a 35% tax on my Argentinian account! Ouch.

Tax changes impacting your membership
Hi
We hope you are enjoying your Netflix membership. Argentina issued a new tax collection rule on 16 September, 2020, and your Netflix membership will be impacted.
A tax of 35% will apply to your Netflix subscription. You’ll see the tax as a separate charge on your credit or debit card statement.
You’ll always have something to watch on Netflix. We add great new TV shows and movies every week, and our recommendations ensure that you'll find something that’s right for you and right for the moment.
daanish on 19/09/2020 - 09:31

+1

Just received an email from Netflix this morning that Argentina will now be imposing a 35% tax on the Netflix charges.

For the premium tier that's now 449ARS + ~158ARS so 607ARS ≈ $11.05 AUD which is still around a 45% saving.
- silverx on 19/09/2020 - 10:04
  
  yeah not game to try with Turkey lol. Maybe when my original account has expired, I have just cancelled it yesterday, then I'll give turkey a try but no sweat, as you said its still almost 50% saving anyway, cheaper than what I'm paying for hd subs over here
  
  Now I can watch netflix in 4k (pretty limited tho from i was hoping) on my new TV:)
- Poppin on 19/09/2020 - 10:11
  
  It's around 500ARS now, by my calculation. The previous rate was 21%, now 35% on the price of 369ARS
  - silverx on 19/09/2020 - 11:11
    
    It's 449 ars now btw so 35% on top of that
    - Poppin on 19/09/2020 - 11:18
      
      When did that happen? It's still 369 on my account page, the general plans pages does say 449 now though.
      - silverx on 19/09/2020 - 12:12
        
        @Poppin: That one im not sure. But I signed up yesterday the price is 449, pre tax
      - Nousernamehere on 19/09/2020 - 12:18
        
        @Poppin: For me it went up in April from 369 to 449ARS. You’ve been fortunate to have not had the price rise as thought it had happened to everyone from what I’d read!
munecito on 19/09/2020 - 10:42

+1

Heads up. Argentina has just imposed a 35% tax on Netflix. So it may make Turkey the only cheap option.
coffeerequired on 19/09/2020 - 11:19

Btw I used purevpn as a 7 day $1 trial + chrome incognito and that worked fine for me vpn wise (for Turkey and Argentina), I just wish ING or NAB worked, which it does with the Indian youtube.
- thedriver on 16/01/2021 - 21:17
  
  I tried ExpressVPN and I just get it in Euro for Turkey.
  I tried PureVPN and I get a Tunnel Connection error for Netflix (ERR_TUNNEL_CONNECTION_FAILED)
  Surfshark worked a treat though…But it doesn't matter what credit card I use (28 Degrees Mastercard, Up Mastercard, American Express) it won't let me process the payment. Mobile phone doesn't work either. And I'm not getting any SMS notifications from my card provider.
  I was using PayPal before for my payment bethod.
poormansfriedchicken on 19/09/2020 - 12:25

does anyone know if citibank debit works?
- SUD26 on 19/09/2020 - 13:55
  
  Yes. Worked for me. Need to authorize payment via SMS though
  - nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 22:25
    
    I just tried using the Citibank Debit card and it’s not working, getting an error message signing up Turkish Netflix account. Anyone please help.
- ozultimate on 19/09/2020 - 18:01
  
  Can also confirm Citi debit works for Turkey recently changed card details without any issue (only let card expire before updating).
  - nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 22:25
    
    I just tried using the Citibank Debit card and it’s not working, getting an error message signing up Turkish Netflix account. Anyone please help.
    - ozultimate on 19/09/2020 - 23:00
      
      Did you get SMS for Citi to authorise payment?
      - nikmelb on 20/09/2020 - 07:52
        
        @ozultimate: No, no sms required for citibank authorisation but on the last page its asking for Turkey mobile no. for verification though. Any thoughts how can I bypass that?
        
        Maxdax on 28/09/2020 - 20:02
        
        @nikmelb: As some other posters advised, make sure your aussie mobile number is updated before you do the VPN and connect to Turkey. VPN should be the last step just before you select your plan etc
        
        Ice009 on 13/10/2020 - 05:48
        
        @Maxdax: I don't currently have a phone number added to my Netflix account. Should I add one before cancelling?
        
        thedriver on 16/01/2021 - 21:19
        
        @Ice009: Open Netflix without connecting to the VPN, then when you're prompted to pay (enter your CC details), connect to Turkey via VPN and refresh the page. You won't be prompted for a mobile.
        
        Ice009 on 26/01/2021 - 14:18
        
        @thedriver: Hi, thanks for the reply.
        
        If I enter the credit card details and refresh the page, wouldn't I have to enter them again? I don't see how that will make any difference. Do you mean enter the credit card details while the VPN is off, then refresh the page, then enter the credit card details with VPN on, and then go to the next screen?
  - Ice009 on 13/10/2020 - 05:49
    
    Do you mean you let your Netflix account expire or your credit card number was removed from the account before you re-signed with Turkey? Could you tell us the steps you used, please?
Classical on 19/09/2020 - 20:14

Finally got it… thank you all for your comments!
- Ansta on 19/09/2020 - 20:59
  
  how did you get around the payment issue that you mentioned?
  - Classical on 19/09/2020 - 21:20
    
    +6
    
    I used @SUD26 and others suggestions
    
    Cancel free trial/current AU account with desired card (e.g. ING/Citibank card) and phone number on it
    
    Let your Netflix account lapped over a day after the end of the billing period (accounting for time differences with Turkey)
    
    Let your bank know you're "going" to Turkey and Netherlands (because that's where it's getting billed)
    
    Clear cookies on Chrome incognito
    
    Connect to Turkey VPN (I used Windscribe)
    
    Renew subscription and it has your card detail and phone number already so won't get the payment error and it asking for a Turkish phone number
    - crazyboy on 21/09/2020 - 08:50
      
      +2
      
      The bank won’t believe me if I said I am going to Turkey since all flights closed at the moment.
    - Ice009 on 13/10/2020 - 04:59
      
      Cancel free trial/current AU account with desired card (e.g. ING/Citibank card) and phone number on it
      
      Do you mean remove you credit card details from Netflix account and also remove your Australian phone number from Netflix account?
      
      Let your Netflix account lapped over a day after the end of the billing period (accounting for time differences with Turkey)
      
      I will try to let it run over by a full day.
      
      Let your bank know you're "going" to Turkey and Netherlands (because that's where it's getting billed)
      
      Did you do this? I would assume they wouldn't believe this. Could you just say that you're going to purchase a streaming service in Turkey, please don't block any payments?
      
      Renew subscription and it has your card detail and phone number already so won't get the payment error and it asking for a Turkish phone number
      
      I am a bit confused with the phone number step. Didn't you say in step one to remove credit card and phone number, or have I misunderstood that step, or did you mean just cancel the account in step 1 and leave the credit card details and phone number associated with the account?
- nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 22:41
  
  How did you bypass the Turkish mobile number?
  - ScoMosas on 27/09/2020 - 00:07
    
    I provided Australian number and no problem at all.
- nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 22:42
  
  -1
  
  How did you bypass the Turkish mobile no.?
nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 22:22

-1

I just tried using the Citibank Debit card and it’s not working, getting an error message signing up Turkish Netflix account. Anyone please help.
- ScoMosas on 27/09/2020 - 00:08
  
  I had the same issue with Citi Bank Debit card. I bought gift card using PayPal as explained in one of the comment. When it asked me for the mobile number I gave Australian number and it accepted. All set now. Already watched few movies too 😉
  - nikmelb on 27/09/2020 - 14:38
    
    How did you receive the one time password on your Australian number?
HardQuiz on 19/09/2020 - 22:29
To everyone in the Argentinan Plans:

https://help.netflix.com/en/node/50068/ar#

Does the monthly Netflix charge include VAT or GST?

This varies by country and depends on local regulations. Unless otherwise stated, Netflix charges will include VAT or GST in countries where VAT or GST is collected. In those countries, VAT or GST tax is included in the advertised Netflix price.

In Argentina, the following taxes are applicable to Netflix customers:

21% value added tax (VAT) 8% transaction tax ("PAIS" tax) 35% Resolution 4815/2020 tax

In most cases, your bank or financial institution will add the tax to the net price of your Netflix membership, which will appear as a separate charge on your bank or card statement.
- HardQuiz on 19/09/2020 - 22:31
  
  I have no idea how the above will work, but I reckon it's time to move to Turkey.
  
  Argentina Plans and pricing
  
  Turkey Plans and pricing
  
  GST/VAT and Tax related questions
  - SUD26 on 19/09/2020 - 22:58
    
    I am on Turkey, current month it was AUD7.81 on my Citi Debit for the top most plan.
    - nikmelb on 19/09/2020 - 23:07
      
      -2
      
      How did you bypass the Turkish mobile number at the last step?
- bonezAU on 19/09/2020 - 22:31
  
  Thanks. Hoping someone who has an Argentina sub that is coming up for renewal can tell me if the second charge is billed by Netflix (ie. the merchant name contains Netflix) or if it shows up as something totally different.
  - HardQuiz on 19/09/2020 - 22:43
    
    Same.
    
    If I get charged 449 ARS only on my next renewal, I will stay, otherwise I'm packing and moving to Turkey.
  - silverx on 19/09/2020 - 23:15
    
    mine was charged twice, both came from www.netflix.com
    - HardQuiz on 19/09/2020 - 23:23
      
      Thanks. So this was recent? after the 35% newly introduced tax ?
      
      Also do you have the amount for each transaction?
    - bonezAU on 20/09/2020 - 11:05
      
      Thanks, that's perfect. I get my Netflix rebated up to $12.99 USD per month, so because this falls under that amount even with the new tax, I'll stay with Argentina.
    - HardQuiz on 20/09/2020 - 12:23
      
      What card did you use? We are getting conflicting information here.
      
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/566976#comment-9326109
  - vinc395 on 20/09/2020 - 22:43
    
    I can confirmed that there is no 35% tax charges on my Argentina subscription.
    - HardQuiz on 21/09/2020 - 10:03
      
      Thanks.
      
      If you don’t mind, what card did you use?
      - vinc395 on 21/09/2020 - 11:34
        
        @HardQuiz: UP bank debit card
        
        Benjkmv on 26/09/2020 - 21:02
        
        @vinc395: I got charged with 605.16ARS instead of usual 369ARS. That’s 64% tax in total.
        
        I use transferwise card and pay with ARS balance
- TheTaxMan on 28/09/2020 - 14:28
  
  I just got charged $9.84 for the standard plan which is additional 64% on my 28 Degrees card.
  
  I'm moving to Turkey for next month. Hopefully it will be a smooth transition!
  - HardQuiz on 28/09/2020 - 15:07
    
    Ouch, was it charged in ARS? In Amsterdam?
    
    2 separate transactions or only 1 ?
  - SBOB on 28/09/2020 - 19:42
    
    something different with your payment setup than mine
    
    Just got charged $8.25 on the 24th for the ultra plan (was $8.55 month before, $9.43 month before that… exchange rates trending nicely) using my bankwest card
    - HardQuiz on 28/09/2020 - 20:45
      
      It could be the card/bank used.
Tex Texan on 19/09/2020 - 22:36

OK, after several attempts I managed to get a free 30 day trial using a USA VPN. It finally accepted my 28 Degrees card details and then Aus mobile number. Verified and account now set up. Will try the cancel 'trick' as per above after 30 days and see how it goes!
- jagsjag on 21/09/2020 - 12:29
  
  Same here, i created new account with USA VPN today. When should we cancel? then how to get Turkey or Argentina Netflix after that?
  - Tex Texan on 21/09/2020 - 12:41
    
    I think the recommendation is to cancel just before the 30 days so it doesn't roll over into a paid subscription. Then wait 24 hours and try signing up again with a VPN to Turkey (instructions in this thread).
    - jagsjag on 21/09/2020 - 15:35
      
      Ok so i cancel few days before the subscription starts and the day its cancelled i wait 24 hours and sign back in with Turkey VPN and make the payment or i sign back in with US VPN and at the payment gateway i change to Turkey VPN and pay in Turkish Lira.
      - Tex Texan on 21/09/2020 - 21:30
        
        @jagsjag: See here - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/566367?page=1#comment-9324…
      - kangulus on 23/09/2020 - 11:58
        
        @jagsjag: Do we need to wait 24hrs? My sub finished yesterday but im getting error msg on turkey and arg both - plz help
- 50cent on 21/09/2020 - 23:54
  
  how did you verfiy with aus phone ? dont u have to use usa phione?
  - Tex Texan on 22/09/2020 - 11:29
    
    When it got to the phone verification it gave me the option to choose any country code from a drop down list.
this is us on 19/09/2020 - 22:47

+1

I've been using Netflix Turkey for a while now… Probably 12 months… I actually watch Netflix Italy using my Turkish subscription paid with my Australian (Amex Explorer) credit card. That's globalisation, isn't? 🤔

I pay:
25.42 TL (+4.57 TL VAT) or 29.99 Tl for the Standard.
50cent on 21/09/2020 - 23:39

+1

I ve hooked up Turkish VPN confirmed but theyt trying to charge me in Euros?? any idea why?
- Tex Texan on 22/09/2020 - 11:31
  
  That happened to me too whilst trying a Turkish VPN (sometimes Euro, sometimes Turkish), along with all the other issues I listed earlier. Thankfully for me, the USA trial sign up worked.
- aroundme on 22/09/2020 - 16:43
  
  This happened to me when I used TorGuard. If you look at the URL, you'll see the browser address as https://www.netflix.com/tr-en/ if Netflix recognises your IP as being from Turkey.
  
  The URL for Romania would have been https://www.netflix.com/ro-en/
  
  I used Windscribe and it worked.
  - silverx on 22/09/2020 - 17:37
    
    Windsribe has turkey ?
rwps on 22/09/2020 - 20:04

+1

great deal, existing a/c that was cancelled, windscribe, Turkey, Citi card - and netflix is working for all - many thanks OP (and previous). Note citi stopped first payment (as suspicious, OK'd it to Citi, then good as gold)
BlueDwarf on 23/09/2020 - 15:08

+18
Finally I got Turkey Netflix subscription added to my existing account which was cancelled 3 days ago. I've been trying to get this VPN working and the issue I was getting with is Turkey phone validation and also not accepting any card. But at last I got it to work. These are the steps I followed (I'll try to address all the issues you might get):

I was getting phone validation step which didn't have any bypass option, so what I did was - I logged into my cancelled account and went to account (Bottom of the page/https://www.netflix.com/YourAccount) and added my AU phone number. It sent code to validate which actually never arrived but the phone number added to my account anyway.

Installed Hola VPN firefox extension and connected to Turkey

Tried to add subscription while connected to VPN for 41.99TL month plan but none of my cards were being accepted including Citibank MasterCard but as I saw there's option for adding gift card, I was searching for purchasing Turkey Netflix gift card online and after hours of search & check, found reliable and trustable site at: https://www.g2a.com/netflix-gift-card-100-tl-turkey-i1000000… (100TL for A$21.99). I got the code within 10 minutes after purchasing the gift card via PayPal.

Applied the Gift code and account had been activated straight away, it didn't ask for and mobile validation since I already added my mobile number.

Lastly, I purchased another 100TL gift card and added in my account and now my account is saying "Your account is paid until 14 February 2021."

That's all, I'm very happy now.
Hope the my experience helps someone to activate cheaper way to Netflix. Happy watching guys!
- jagsjag on 23/09/2020 - 16:35
  
  Thats excellent, it didnt ask me for the mobile but it rejected all my cards. I created a new account now using US vPn and 30 days free trial. Will use your method after the trial is expired.
- deeds89 on 24/09/2020 - 12:28
  
  Thanks for this info! Unfortunately I can't checkout the netflix gift card on that site, always an error after proceeding to checkout
- PopCounty on 25/09/2020 - 17:10
  
  Awesome
- fatty99 on 26/09/2020 - 08:05
  
  Thanks went the gift card route and worked
- illidan on 26/09/2020 - 22:47
  
  You're the boss! Just followed your footsteps and re-activated via Turkey. Cheers mate!
- fiveferrari on 27/09/2020 - 01:28
  
  Worked for me.
  Thank you so much.
- hawkeye93 on 01/10/2020 - 11:43
  
  Can you still add a debit card for future payment or have to stick with the gift cards?
  - donbot on 09/11/2020 - 06:26
    
    Would also love to know this. Worst case, continue to buy gift cards. every 3 months aint so bad!
    - hawkeye93 on 09/11/2020 - 08:55
      
      Well, fyi, I’ve successfully added a debit card to my account using the secured chat.
      - donbot on 09/11/2020 - 19:22
        
        @hawkeye93: Ok sweet. Any reason a debit card and not a credit card? Just don't wanna muck it up by adding an Oz CC
        
        illumination on 12/11/2020 - 04:27
        
        @donbot: FYI your card will be picked up as Oz whether you use a CC or a DC (if that's what your concern is)
- smilegamja on 05/10/2020 - 23:03
  
  +1
  
  I bought the gift card through G2A and entered in the code in Netflix. Unfortunately, it says Sorry, but we are unable to process your request.
  
  Anyone else had the same issue? Thanks
  - smilegamja on 05/10/2020 - 23:15
    
    I entered the codes again but now it says 'the code entered is not valid' :(
    - BlueDwarf on 06/10/2020 - 03:39
      
      +1
      
      Report this to G2A and they should give you a new code.
      - smilegamja on 06/10/2020 - 11:19
        
        @BlueDwarf: Thank you for your reply!
        
        I tried contacting the seller and he said the code is valid. Seems like I have to wait 7 days to contact G2A. Is that correct?
- oldhippy on 21/10/2020 - 20:21
  
  +1
  
  Thank you all up and running :) Have a tab open to the g2a site as the price changes daily. Managed to even get it for $19.98 at one stage
- royale on 21/10/2020 - 22:15
  
  I received “An error occurred during gift redemption - please try again later” using the gift card from G2A.
  Did anyone experience this?
  I called helpdesk, they pointed me to this site: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/59987?g=8687C358D125E515187…
  
  Solution being:
  1. Clear cookies - I tried this, still failed.
  2. wait for 24 hours - helpdesk said, probably the card is not activated. Can anybody confirm this?
  
  I used existing account, with no credit card attached to it.
vical22 on 24/09/2020 - 10:39

Adding another success story to get through Turkey Netflix, in case it helps anyone.

Here are steps what I have done.
- Created a new account.
- Used Hola VPN on Chrome (It's free)
- Failed as non of my cards were being accepted. (2 x Amex, Westpac Black MC, Macquarie Debit)
- Waited a couple of days.
- Refreshed all the cookies and history, and then went back with the Hola VPN on Chrome.
- Got through the payment stage at once with one of Amex and then SMS verification was required.
- Bought a credit from https://5sim.net/ to create a Turckish virtual mobile number and received the SMS in about a minute.
- Subscribed!

I used to be a subscriber of the Argentina plan, but switched to the Turkey one due to the recent increase in tax.

Hope this helps!
- elcheapo on 24/09/2020 - 21:52
  
  I bought credit too from 5sim.net, then selected Turkey, and selected Netflix as product, I copy paste the phone number but been 5 minutes no SMS yet .. am i missing something
  - vical22 on 26/09/2020 - 10:17
    
    -1
    
    One of my friends tried the same and he had to wait nearly 10 min to get the code.
    The credit will not disappear unless you receive any SMS to the number, so you may try again.
    - elcheapo on 26/09/2020 - 10:24
      
      thanks .. second time around Netflix even didn't accept all credit cards … so annoyed .. so i have to wait few more days like you
- Jaxx on 01/10/2020 - 22:07
  
  is the number from 5sim.net only able to receive one code? I tried to send a second and couldn't get it, I did it within the 15 minutes.
- tessel on 06/10/2020 - 14:08
  
  Tried with Brazil number. No SMS received. Waited until next day and tried with Turkey number. Took forever for a Turkey number to be found but when entering it in Netflix says an error has occurred and to try again later. Will give it 24 hours and try again.
deeds89 on 24/09/2020 - 11:38

Hey guys, trying Turkey VPN via ExpressVPN, and my IP is in Turkey, but on netflix site it's charging me Euros. Anyway around this? Cheers!

EDIT: Looks like Express VPN "Turkey" IP is actually a Netherlands IP.
nonpop on 26/09/2020 - 10:58

Data point: Was able to get Brazil to work for a friend on a very tight budget - thanks Covid and being a hospitality worker.
"Standard" plan (1080p) 2 screens BRL32.90 (unsure if any additional taxes). ~ AUD8.45 (based on XE today).
The AU plan had lapsed. No need for phone verification. Netflix used all previous details. Changed credit card to a Bankwest m/c Zero no fx card.
Netflix upgraded the plan to the "Premium" plan for 30 days free then it drops back to the "Standard".
We did try Argentina and Turkey, both failed.
ScoMosas on 26/09/2020 - 18:37

I get error with Citi Bank Debit card

It appears that there is s problem with payment method you are trying to use.

Does anyone know the reason?
Ulysses31 on 27/09/2020 - 13:20

+1

Thanks for the credit. And to those before me.

I'll never understand why staff marks a long running deal as expired. And when the same deal is posted, votes triple in 2-3 weeks.
xcx on 28/09/2020 - 14:55

As mentioned above, Argentina is charging a 64% tax now on top of the plan price.
i was charged close on $14 aud for my 449 ARS plan on 28 degrees.
im moving to turkey.
SBOB on 28/09/2020 - 19:43

Been on Argentina based Ultra account for a while..
Despite recent email notification, I just got charged$8.25 on the 24th for the ultra plan (was $8.55 month before, $9.43 month before that… exchange rates trending nicely) using my bankwest card. No additional 'tax' charge that I can see

So for me, Argentina still cost effective (which is good as couldn't get Turkey to work months ago when my last account/payment option via turkey expired)
- HardQuiz on 28/09/2020 - 20:52
  
  Well, from the small sample of replies in this deal and this post it could be the card/bank you use.
  
  I will report back in few days using my ING card.
  - SBOB on 29/09/2020 - 05:37
    
    Yeah might be lucky
    Definitely still showing as 449ARS, with no additional amounts.

This was posted 4 years 2 months 7 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.