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Netflix Monthly: Basic ₦2,900 (~A$2.94), Standard ₦3,600 (~A$3.66), Premium ₦4,400 (~A$4.47) @ Netflix Nigeria (VPN Req'd)

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GUYS I MANAGED TO GET IT TO WORK IN MINUTES HAHAHAHAHAHSHDBQWEBJ (sorry I'm just so happy). Payment proof :)

ok ok before we get too excited, as always:

Welcome to the ultimate guide of Netflix subscriptions (Nigerian Edition)


Netflix has once again rolled out a 2nd price hike for Türkiye within 4 months. I said enough is enough, and decided to explore other avenues. Decided to test the Nigerian Prince to see if he'd give in. I did encounter some errors, but somehow managed to bypass them within minutes. The result? I managed to sign up to the world's cheapest Netflix (or second cheapest, idk lol) in less than 10 minutes (without gift cards), and for the record, it was my first time trying as well. That's insane in my books. There is also no 30 day local region restriction as confirmed by myself and you guys.

This guide is the latest updated guide I've made so far (with screenshots)! Please see the statistics section below for an interesting read and show some love. Any comments, concerns, suggestions or feedback are welcome :)

  • Nigeria is the cheapest country in the world for Netflix. See plan prices below.
  • Turkey is no longer the cheapest country for a Netflix subscription on all tiers, after they keep increasing prices every few months.
    • However, obtaining a Turkey-based Netflix Gift Card is extremely easy and effortless, making it one of the easiest and therefore cheapest country to sign up with.
  • Pakistan is the cheapest country for all Netflix plans, however, obtaining a Pakistan-based Netflix Gift Card to sign up is almost impossible. Egypt is the next cheapest, but impossible to sign up for the same reason. If you have a bank card locally from these countries, feel free to sign up directly otherwise.
  • @Scrooge McDeal's post for Netflix Kenya is slightly cheaper than Netflix Turkey, however many members have had their memberships cancelled and payments refunded.

Available Plans:

You can see all the features of the three tiered Netflix Nigeria plans here: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926/ng

Subscription Plan NGN Pricing (₦) AU Conversion (AUD) AU Pricing Official (AUD) Savings (AUD) % Saving
Basic ₦2,900 A$2.94 A$10.99 A$8.05 73%
Standard ₦3,600 A$3.66 A$16.99 A$13.33 79%
Premium ₦4,400 A$4.47 A$22.99 A$18.52 81%

All prices in this guide are current as of 13 February 2024 according to the Mastercard Converter.


Instructions

Please read the following instructions carefully. Please review screenshots at each step if you are stuck.

  1. Activate a VPN service, turn it on and set it to Nigeria. I used Surfshark VPN (Shopback currently has 98% cashback)!

    https://my.surfshark.com

  2. Open Netflix on a new tab (not being logged in), enter your email (a new one, preferredly) and press "get started" (see screenshot):

    https://www.netflix.com/

  3. On the "Step 1 of 3" page, press "Next", then set a password. On the "Step 2 of 3" page, press "Next", then choose your desired membership plan, then press "Next". On the "Step 3 of 3" page, click "Credit or Debit Card" then enter your CC or Debit details (I used Suncorp Debit Card). Tick "I agree" then press "Start Membership". If you get a payment error, try a different Credit or Debit Card and try again.

  4. If the payment method is accepted, then the next page will be phone number verification (I'M SO SORRY I DIDN'T GET A SCREENSHOT OF THIS PAGE AS I COULDN'T GET THE PAGE AGAIN AFTER). I entered a random number in from the PingMe app and it redirected me to the next page to enter the verification code. PingMe didn't send me a code and it was dinner time so what I did was back click on the browser to the previous page (the payment page). I entered the payment debit card again and it works as expected, bringing me to a new phone verification page (or so I thought). This page (after reading it carefully) actually said "Welcome to Netflix! You've started your membership and emailed the details to [email protected], with a mobile option to set up password recovery (just ignore this). I pressed "Next" and voila - I'm now on Netflix Nigeria baby! At this stage you're done! Enjoy your membership :)

    You can probably use PingMe (similar to Turkey deal) and it will still work I think. I couldn't try as I managed to bypass the phone verification step as explained above, but if anyone wants to give it a try let me know.


FAQ

Q: I just got a "Payment Declined - Update Payment Method" email from Netflix. What do I do?
A: This issue is being reported by many people who have recently signed up to Netflix Nigeria. They seem to only a few months after signing up, but once fixed, it usually does not happen again. There are two ways to get around this issue:

  1. You can contact Netflix Live Chat and enquire about the "Payment Declined" issue. Make sure you chat with your Nigerian VPN activated. If they ask, say you're in Nigeria for a holiday, or came up with another excuse. Tell them that your payment has declined and you'd like to add a new credit/debit card. They should (if not, request them to) be able to send a payment form popup directly on the chat so you can add your new payment details. If the agent refuses or has no idea what you’re trying to say, end the chat and start a new one. Once the payment is accepted, the "Payment Declined" issue shouldn't occur ever again.

  2. Log into your Netflix account and update your payment method (Nigeria phone number required). When you follow the prompts to update your payment method, Netflix will require a Nigerian number. You can use the PingMe service to obtain a Nigerian phone number for the purposes of this SMS verification. It will cost you a few dollars to buy credits for the purpose of receiving this SMS. Download the PingMe app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store. Create an account, and recharge with "coins" (credits). 1 coin ($2.99 AUD @ App Store) is enough for 1 Netflix Nigeria SMS verification, but you can also buy 5 coins ($10 AUD @ App Store) for the price of 3 in case you need it in the future. After obtaining your coins, click on the "Verification" tab on the bottom of the app and follow this screenshot: select "Netflix" for the App/Website and "Nigeria (+234)" for the Country/Region. Proceed as per the PingMe app and use that to validate the Netflix SMS verification process.

Q: My current card expired. How do I update to a new debit/credit card?
A: See the FAQ directly above this question. If you're sticking with the same credit card account (i.e. just getting a new/replacement card against the same account), you may not have to do anything. Your Netflix account may automatically update to your new card details, due to a connection provided by Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, etc. See here and here and here for more details, thanks to @NitroJolt.

Q: How do I add Netflix Nigeria Gift Cards to my Netflix account?
A: There are no Netflix Nigeria Gift Cards available.

Q: Will I need to turn VPN on everytime I watch Netflix?
A: No! You no longer need to have VPN on every time you watch a show or movie. VPN is only required for sign up. After signing up, use Netflix without a VPN and you will have access to the Australian Netflix library.

Q: I want to watch a show/move that is only available from another region or country. Can I do this?
A: If you want to watch a show or movie that is region locked to another country, you can do so by setting your VPN on your phone, laptop or PC to that particular country to watch it. Yes, you will need a VPN service for this, and most VPN providers should work.

Q: I got charged a different rate compared to the prices on this post. What happened?
A: Due to foreign exchange rates constantly fluctuating, prices will differ by several cents each month

Q: My bank blocked my payment, what do I do?
A: Some banks block 1st attempt and then text to confirm it's you. Once you reply, 2nd attempt may work. If after several attempts it does not work, just go through the Gift Card method and avoid the pain

Q: Is signing up to Netflix Nigeria going to affect my Netflix library/catalogue?
A: After setting up this sub, you may or may not notice the Netflix catalogue may be weird with brand new shows, etc… It might not even change anything, but if it does change, your Netflix catalogue will adjust to what you’re watching and soon it will look like nothing ever happened

Q: GST/VAT and Tax related questions?
A: See here. Don't worry, there really isn't any tax you need to worry about.

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closed Comments

  • +8

    Onya’ ISP!!

  • +18

    No more 🦃, now for 🇳🇬

  • +19

    With the Kenya crackdown it only makes sense to raise my expectations once more and move to Nigeria

  • +4

    ISP you bloody legend hope this one continues like Turkey but without the regular price hikes

  • +2

    Password sharing?

  • +1

    Can someone in Malaysia share this account? Heard some people had issues with the Turkey ones.

    • I'm on Turkey premium plan. Can confirm that my Netflix didn't work in Malaysia.

      • Based in Gobbler's Knob USA?

        • Groundhog Day was last week.

      • I think it's Asia. Mine didn't work in Philippines or Indonesia.

        • Nah not Asia. Coz it works in Singapore

    • Moved from Turkey to Kenya hoping that it’ll work in Malaysia, but latter doesn’t work too. Would like to know too of Nigerian account can work in Malaysia

      • If only there was someone willing to give it a try….

    • Can confirm the Turkiye account can't be shared in Malaysia. Malaysia accounts can be shared in Australia.

      • Yup. I'm using Brazil at the moment, which is slightly cheaper than Australia which can be used in Malaysia as well.

        Just wondering how this Nigeria one will go.

        • Just tested it. No go and just get the "Incorrect password. Please try again or you can reset your password" error when trying to login to Malaysia using Nigerian account.

        • I think Vietnam is a tad cheaper than Brazil and it also works in Malaysia.

          It also appears that Brazil picks up and tries to prevent password sharing, based on the info on the pricing page

          • @illumination: Good to know. It's worked for me so far, so once it stops, I'll try the viet one.

    • +2

      Just tried Netflix Nigeria on Malaysia server. Doesn't work (account can't be used in this location)

      edit: Singapore server works though - so it's the same as Netflix Turkey

      • Thanks for the clarification!

  • +1

    Keeps redirecting me to Netflix DE rather than NG

    • I'm getting Spain.

    • +5

      You need a new VPN server that's detected appropriately

    • +1

      Had that issue with Tunnebear. Use a different VPN provider

    • Purevpn does the same redirect.

  • +1

    Great guide. I'm sure Netflix has a snitch on OzB, seems like they close a virtual relocation as soon as someone posts about it.

    • +32

      You don't think its the rapid bulk signups from Nigeria from IP's linked to VPN's that is a giveaway?

    • -4

      Could be a Netflix shareholder! There's a few of us on here. No, I'm not the snitch. Happy to see fellow Ozbargainers getting a bargain at my portfolio's expense :)

  • +27

    Good luck my fellow Nigerian Princes.

  • +10

    My mind can’t accept anything posted on the internet with Nigerian in it as legit. This is really giving it a work out lol Don’t use it personally but great find 👍

  • Does the lockout period mean - just watch Netflix from your laptop with VPN for 30 days, once passed you can login to Netflix app on Shield etc?

    • Yep

    • +1

      Yes, not sure what Shield is but if you can run VPN you’re allg.

      • +1

        Nvidia shield ("Media Player and more"). Got one and used vpn app on it initially for turkey.

      • +2

        Nvidia Shield. An Android TV device. @VerticallyIntegrated you should be able to run your VPN on the Shield too, if there’s an app on the Google Play store.

  • +6

    Anyone willing to try moving from Turkey or Kenya and see if they can keep their exisiting accounts?

    • I want to do that but not sure if it's worth the risk! I have been using mine from nearly 3-4 years but now the price is too much for Turkey! Shall I let my current one cancel and then do it onto Nigeria or can I just do it now?

      • +1

        Turned out my Kenya subscription died in the last day or two…. resubscribed in Nigeria and up and running (for now?)

  • +8

    Ozbargain royalty

    • +9

      Nigerian prince finally doing a good deed

  • +2

    Nice work Pennies

  • +1

    Another win for ISP! Fantasmagorical as always!!

    Is it possible to transfer our Turkey accounts to Nigeria, keeping out watchlist and history intact?

    NGL I'm cautiously optimistic about this one, since so many that are paying by credit card seem to be getting their accounts cancelled 😬

    • I was able to transfer by going to "Account" -> scroll down and under Quick Links you'll find "Transfer a profile". Allows you to transfer your old Acc to the new one

      • Can you continue to use the old profile on the old account after that?

  • +1

    haha awesome work ISP

  • +6

    The hunter 🇳🇬 becomes the hunted 🇦🇺

    • +1

      🇳🇿🏹

  • +14

    Isn’t this the same scenario as Kenya? What’s the guarantee this wont get cancelled next week with no refund? I dont mean to be a party pooper but i thought the problem was them cancelling your account without warning rather than not being able to sign up?..

  • +8

    I probably stick to my Turkey account, has been going strong for years.

    • +1

      Same here, but I’ll keep the Nigerian running alongside for a month or two and see what happens (that’s if I even make it that long without Netflix cancelling on us).

      • +5

        The first month an a half the Nigerian Netflix will say they love you.
        Towards the end of the 2 months they start telling you all about 'Family Sharing' and ask you to pay a higher subscription fee

        • +7

          Then they will start asking for amazon and apple giftcards.

    • I am doing the same

    • Same, it's not worth touching it when it's been working great for the sake of $3/month. Funny how Aus NF has cracked down on sharing but no such issues yet touch wood.

  • Thanks. Done

  • +4

    Great work mate. I love Nigerian women.

    • +1

      Good because I can arrange a bonus for you. Please see below.

  • -5

    Holy shit. So much effort just to get netflix for a month.

  • +58

    Hello, this is Net Flicks Nigeria. I will help you to sign up and give you the bonus of six months free compared to the above. Please send me…Apple gift cards to my PM for details. Furthermore, to avoid your bank confirming payment with you, please send me your card details upon sign up.

    • +1

      🤣🤣

    • -1

      Please pm swift code and bank account number my dearest nigerian prince

    • +2

      Need more typo to make it look LeGiT

      • +3

        i read that the typos are deliberate to weed out 'smart' people from the scams

        • +1

          Nah the typos are because the scammers are usually illiterate. They probably just make the scam so obvious to weed out the smart but the don’t know how to spell for shit.

        • Those are called happy accidents.

    • +1

      Where are the Nigerian Women you promised and why would Net FLicks Nigeria be smuggling women?

  • +1

    Thanks Op it worked.

  • mines saying "Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again later." when i enter a new gmail account on nl-en netflix

    • +1

      Had same issue. They seem to block the + addresses from Gmail. Used a different provider/email and it worked.

      Also, your URL should have /ng (for Nigeria)

  • +8

    How do I know ISP is not really a Nigerian scammer who has spent hours and even days posting Turkey Netflix and Disney tutorials to gain the ozb communities trust, and that it was all part of an elaborate scam to finally get is to this deal where he takes all our personal info and credit card details to fund his Nigerian Castle???

    • +1

      🤭🤫

    • Hoping we all get an invite to the castle warming

  • I'm using TunnelBear VPN to connected to Nigeria but Netflix landing page is de-en , and the price is in Euro - €4.99 !!!

    • Tunnelbear did not work for me either. Try a different VPN provider that has Nigerian servers. NordVPN apparently has none :(

      • +1

        Yeah I also only have tunnelbear and NordVPN (south africa is the only african server they got). I just skipped the deal as i do not really miss it all that much anyway after cancelling it a few months ago.

  • seemed too easy 😆

  • can i share it

  • Are you able to buy Xbox games from Nigeria? They seem to have pretty good prices.

  • +11

    Most watched documentary on Netflix Nigeria: Pirates of the Caribbean.

  • +1

    Damn. My Turkish subscription renewed today. I'd have given this a shot as I'm already pretty close to cancelling even with the Turkish discount

    • Hi, how are you getting around the region restriction with the Turkish NF?

      I signed up to Turkish on a family plan and it wouldn't let me watch it on my tv without having a Turkish VPN on.

      And does the password sharing work without having to do the "back to home base every 30 days" garbage?

    • $8 or even $10 is still cheap for ultra/4k compared to Aus prices, I wouldn't mess with it to save a dollar or two (unless you are saying don't want the service at all).

      Turkey is a headache if you need a new payment method you have to get on the chat, and some of them wise up and won't do it, so have to start a new chat. They must be able to see you are using Aus.

  • Is it possible to migrate an existing account?

    • I did mine old expired account.

      • How did you migrate it?

        • +1

          I did not. I just used my old email (expired account) and password and it worked.

  • +15

    Awesome worked as mentioned.

    just for people who do not have paid vpn, can use nigeria vpn, which is free

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=free.unblock.p…

    also, i paid via Revoult virtual card.

    • thanks mate!

    • Thanks man worked like a charm. Did not even ask to add the code :)

    • worked for me also.
      used nigeria vpn via link provided (do not need to sign up or click on ads etc)
      Tried on pixel 3 but kept getting error message with different emails. Uninstalled netflix app. Still no go.
      Tried on old xiaomi mi 9t (uninstalled netflix app) and was able to join up.
      Accepted ANZ debit card and as mentioned above, clicked 'back' on phone when prompted to put phone number in for verification and then just reentered debit card details.
      Click next and signed up successfully without mobile needed.

      Thanks, here's hoping it sticks.

  • +1

    I have NordVPN and they don't have Nigeria

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