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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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  • When using cyberghost VPN, I was to redirected to the Spanish netflix. netflix.com/es-en/

  • After signing up 21/02 to Nigeria using NAB debit card, been waiting to see if only connecting via vpn help to keep this going.

    Today, 3 weeks after the initial debit I was debited again. This time $2.73 (tight ass subscription).

    Just noticed in the debit details:

    Netflix (Melbourne)
    NETFLIX AUSTRALIA
    Netflix Inc
    Netflix Australia Pty Ltd

    2 things, why a week early and why Melbourne Netflix, not Nigeria Netflix. I’m guessing it won’t be long before I’m cut too!

    • Interesting. Let us know how it goes.Are you only connecting via VPN only. You haven't tried without yet?

      • I just connected today without a VPN but just to confuse them I’m on holidays in Thailand :)

        The top shows are showing those in Thailand.

        Was looking at the cost to connect here and it’s not much cheaper than Australia.

        • +1

          If you're in another country I thought you'd have to use a VPN anyway? Or did it think you're travelling like Disney.

          Tidal is cheaper here, ฿219/month (hi-fi plus family), ~$10 🤣.

          • @G-rig: Yes like Disney, Prime etc.
            Thanks for the Tidal tip!

  • Just FYI , my BR basic with plan ads , survived one entire month … : )
    But i'm afraid that if i continue will be cancelled , so end of month i cancelled the substipion.

    Was using revolut CC , and survived , i'm admired :) .

  • Can anyone who is using gift cards or resubbed with gift cards confirm if that method works without issues?
    If nobody got cancelled that used gift cards, maybe the method still works but you simply have to keep adding the gift cards instead?
    I know Nigeria doesn't have any but Turkey does.

    • acc to reedit yeap works without issues Gift cards. But try and see for urself.

    • +1

      I'd give it another month or two to see if those folk get cancelled. Waste of time IMO, especially if people aren't even daring to fire up the service for the first month. Plenty of other stuff to watch and rotate a few other services/trials/Stremio+RD

      • Seems like u getting to like Stremio + RD + Kodi ! :)
        Well is much cheaper at least.

        • It's great

  • +1

    Still working to date. Have not used it though. Its just parked at the moment

    • So how do you know it's working lol.

      Report back in 1 and 2 months.

  • Mine working all good - second payment debited - I only used via Nigeria VPN for the first 30 days ( used max 4-5 days in that first month) now using it without VPN almost daily - touché!

  • +3

    Second payment completed with Revolut card. Started watching full time after the second payment without VPN. No issues so far. I sail high seas too btw. So, not much to lose for me.

    • Do you share it with a family member at a different address or just yourself ? I’m hesitant of sharing as last time the Nigerian account was closed within 4hrs of sharing with my brother

      • Not sharing with anyone as I shared the last (Nigerian account) with my overseas family and I reckon that's what triggered the anamolous activity trigger cancellation. Not planning to share with anyone apart from my wife.

        • Defeats the purpose, the people sharing would want to use a VPN not to upset it (and no doubt they would forget and muck it up!).
          Good it's working, report back in a month see if it's fine still.

          There's nothing stopping them doing another across the board audit and booting people off again, but go for it whilst it's working.

          • +1

            @G-rig: Hmmm. Like I said, I don't care much. But, I myself have accidentally connected with this account to Netflix, when connected to a VPN (Windscribe US) and Cloudflare Warp (Zero Trust). So, it looks like the monitoring is concentrated towards the beginning. Will update in a month's time.

    • +1

      Second payment (Revolut) has been taken here too. Used daily with VPN. No sharing. Hope to stop using VPN soon.

  • +1
    • go on haha

      • I am lol

        • Why not if ya bored, go through the whole saga again ha.

        • I got a similar email. Let us know how you go.

  • It work as I just join.

    • +1

      Let us know after you have been using 2 or 3 weeks - preferably without VPN.

      • +1

        It just being cut after 2 mths without VPN.

  • it's almost been a month but my nigerian account is still active. I did pause billing and it's almost end of pause period but can still log into account without VPN via PC. Not actively using because still have turkey account. hopefully i didn't speak too soon LOL.

  • Got an email - "let’s reunite. Come back for unlimited entertainment". Tempted to sign up again.

  • +4

    Just got my 3rd month debit of A$3.73 for the basic plan today. Haven’t been using a VPN the past month.

    Noticed it’s a bit more than the cost in the OP. Maybe it’s gone up!

    Still, with my crappy eyesight the basic (lower res) looks fine on our TCL 4K to me.

    Edit: no price is the same N2900, must be exchange rate $A

    • Nice..I subscribed HD (24 Mar) and just waiting for the auto debit to happen,
      I logged on my phone using VPN and the acc is still active ..

      Are you using the Netflix app on TV(TCL) or any 3rd party device(Shield, Apple, CWGTV, Fire..) ?

      • +1

        Have used Netflix app on TV(TCL), Nvidia Shield and iPhone.

        Not at once though :)

        I use the Shield when I need a VPN as it doesn’t work on the TCL. Some issue I can’t figure out.

        • Thanks, I've got the TCL C845X1 and use it only for display, Apps on Shield pro, ATV, XboxX, PC ..

          was just curious .. my 4k sub got cancelled(in 8-10 days) the last couple of times when i used the above devices without VPN..

          Maybe 3rd time lucky with HD sub and hopefully Shield AI Upscaling is pretty decent .. :)

          is there an option to upgrade to 4k sub on accounts page? are you planning to upgrade or just use the HD as its working ??

          • +1

            @WhyMe20: Ahh ok understand. I use the app on the TLC without VPN now and have done for at least a month.

            Yes there is an option to upgrade and Netflix has actually asked if I wanted to within the apps.

            Not planning to upgrade at all as a tight-a and eyesight not great anyway. At a distance I don’t see a major difference.

  • Nigeria exchange rate is higher this month. Paid $6.83 this month vs $4.76 last month on premium plan.

  • +1

    Also just signed up, weirdly enough it didnt ask me for a phone verification. I'll report back in a month or two to confirm if my account is still active

    • me too did't ask phone verification , and this number still wait verify

  • I try on 22/4/2024 Worked

  • +1

    I just restart subcription then cancel it, use it without vpn and share with sister no issues. Just anoying that you will need to restart subcription after 30 then cancel next day.
    By doing this they can not cancel your subscription becuase you already cancel before them. Note that after you cancelled you still can use nextix until next bill

    • This is "You can't fire me because I quit" vibe lol

  • Yes, fun to trick netflix, has been working for 4 months now, this month let me try not cancel it to see if they cancel me.
    Note. I used revolute card, and vpn only for restart subcription and cancel.

    • How did u go? Still working?

  • Anyone having trouble accessing some content? I can't watch the show The Circle on my Nigerian account. Don't judge me.

  • -5

    WARNING. Do not use the Nigerian VPN app. I’m not sure how but it’s been siphoning my account t details. Check your Facebook activity for login traffic. Can anyone else confirm?

    • Which VPN app?

      • It’s in the comments. Mentioned a couple times

        • +1

          There are 10 pages of comments - you're trying to warn someone but first they have to go through 10 pages to see which VPN have been mentioned a couple of times and confirm whether or not their facebook page is affected by the same "mystery activity" you are getting? lol

          That's like saying "avoid the restaurant in Sydney, I got food poisoning"

            • +1

              @perthite: It doesn't hurt to confirm that it is called 'Nigerian VPN', because to someone who hasn't used the app before it sounds generic. No need to be an (profanity) dude.

  • hey guys, I have successfully activated Netflix Nigeria this morning using my ANZ NZ visa debit card. At 1st attempt it said something wrong with payment, but when I re-entered same card details, it worked. When it asked for mobile number, I pressed back button twice and I was shown Netflix movies/tv shows home page. this was all done via keep solid Nigeria VPN.

    I haven't tried using Netflix without VPN yet. is it best to wait for couple of days before I start using it without VPN?

  • Me too, successful using VPN Nigeria. Using UP debit card costing $5.21 as my 28 Degrees is not successful. I used a throw away Nigerian number number but no verication code is required. Still have a week of Turkey left so will start using Nigeria next week. Thanks Op great work.

  • +1

    Registered just now. Revolut card $5.15 for Premium. Will try to watch using VPN for a week or so before going naked. Will report back

  • Still working for me. Had 2 accounts going, one which I thought was cancelled, but it was still working. Been using VPN since Feb, but now surfshark nigeria server is down for maintenance. So not using VPN now. Lets see if it gets picked up. Price has just gone up to ₦5000 too for premium in June.

  • Can’t get past the mobile verification screen. Any ideas? Thanks

  • +1

    Signed up in March. Used VPN until next payment in April. Been using Netflix on multiple devices without VPN.

  • +1

    Mine got cancelled today.
    Signed up few months ago and used for about a month with the VPN on. Since then been using without vpn and my subscription got cancelled today 😢

    • Yes mine got cancelled as well after joining 2 weeks ago.
      Seems like they will purge accounts every few months then.
      Will try joining again this week

      • Let us know how you go

      • How did u go?

        • I have re-subbed and this time I used the cancel/renew method. Will start using without VPN straight away tonight (in time for gojira -1!)

  • MIne just died after 3 months. Only just started using it without VPN. Maybe that's what did it. Oh well…. It was fun for a while.

  • +1

    Mine just died after a few months. Just resigned again using the same email and debit card with a VPN. Let's see how long this goes.

    • Mine died today as well - wtf

    • +1

      Same ..was billed on 24/05.. watched Atlas recently.. died today.. just used same acc & cc to resub…

      • If you resub, do you need to do it via VPN?

        • +1

          yes.. with the Nigeria VPN on my phone ..

          • +1

            @WhyMe20: Thank you. Just tried and needed VPN. Appreciate your response.

          • +1

            @WhyMe20: Got it working. About 5 minutes work. Revolut and HMA VPN. Cancelled straight away and will resign in a month. Thanks again.

            • @Fatboy74: Did you have to enter mobile? Somehow managed to click next without mobile filled

    • Just so I understand this method clearly. Even though the subscription has been cancelled straight away, Netflix will still allow you/us to use the account for 30 days???

      • +2

        Correct. Cancelled within a minute and received an email stating my account is active until 27th June.

        • +2

          Awesome workaround. Thanks for this. I might give it a try.

  • Damn.. i got booted off..! NoooOooO. Does anyone know how to bypass the Nigerian number verification?

    • Just refresh the page & try pay again…

      • Surprisingly enough, you’re right, that’s all it took. Thank you

  • My Nigerian Netflix subscription got cancelled few days ago and I've been trying to restart it without success.
    I tried connecting via a Nigerian VPN and tried logging in from different browsers and it keeps giving me US prices.
    Any tips?

    • I found a couple of vpns that said they were Nigeria actually weren’t. I know HMA works (at least it did 2 days ago). And the VPN called “Nigerian VPN” did too a few months ago. But someone above reported it has some kind of malware. Other than that I cant offer any more advice sorry.

      • Thanks. I'll try different vpns

    • Surfshark worked for me to re-sub.

      • Is there nigeria on surfshark? Cant find it

  • Where can we buy gift cards for nigeria?

    • Doubt those exists. And even if they did. It will be hard to get unlike the turkish netflix gc.

  • My account just being cancelled yesterday after 2 months of using without VPN.

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