How do I pay for Netflix on MTN Mobile Money in Uganda?

Did you know you can actually pay for your Netflix subscriptions using MTN mobile money services? Yes, MTN has made it easy for its users in Uganda to pay for Netflix online using their MTN Momo card (AKA virtual card). If you are a passionate online movie streamer with Netflix, here you go with the best and seamless way of subscribing to Netflix in Uganda.

Netflix operates on a subscription-based model, where you must pay a monthly fee to access to its content library. Recently, it was hard for users without MasterCard or VISA card to pay for their Netflix account subscriptions. But with MTN mobile money, it is now easy and fast.

How do I pay for Netflix on MTN mobile money?

To pay for your Netflix subscriptions on MTN mobile money, follow these steps below and enjoy the best online streaming experience:

1. Create an MTN Momo card

An MTN MoMo card is a prepaid card, meaning you can only spend the funds that are loaded onto the card. It is not linked to a traditional bank account but rather to your MTN mobile Money wallet. That means if you are paying with this card, then Netflix will automatically bill the subscription fee directly from your MTN mobile money account. So, to create your MTN Momo card, follow the steps below:

Go to your phone and dial *165*70# then press OK
On the next menu, choose option 2 “Create MoMocard”
Now, your will be prompted to enter your MTN mobile money PIN.

Once you have done that, MTN will send an SMS containing all the details of your Momo virtual card, that is, your CVV, expiry date, and the card number.

In case you ever want to view your MTN Momo card details, dial *165*70*2# then enter the pin. This MTN virtual card is only valid for 30 days. After that, you will have to create a new Momo card to pay your Netflix subscription fees using mobile money. Note however that your will be charged UGX 1,000 each time you create a virtual MTN Momo card.

2. Pay your Netflix Subscription with MTN Momo card

Once you have created and accessed your MTN virtual card, it is now time for you to make payments to Netflix using MTN mobile money. Follow these simple steps to get this done:

Go to your Netflix streaming app on your Android or iPhone mobile phone. In case you don’t have the app, kindly download it for convenience. Alternatively, you can access the Netflix website using your favorite browser through this link: http://netflix.com/signup
Login into your Netflix account if you already have one. In case you don’t, kindly register to get a Netflix account first.
After, you will need to select your preferred subscription such as plan Mobile, Basic, and Standard. Note that all the subscription plans last for a 30 days just like your MTN virtual card.
Next, you will see the billing where you can submit your payment details. From the MTN SMS you received, you are required to fill details such as the 16-digit virtual card number, Expiry Date, and the CVV. In case you don’t recall these details, simply dial *165*70*2# to review them.
Lastly, you will be prompted to accept the Netflix Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. Click Start Membership to finalize your subscription.

Conclusion

That is how you can pay for your Netflix subscription fees using MTN Momo card through your mobile money account. However, note that currently, MTN Momo card services are temporarily unavailable due to maintenance and updates. We will update you in case they are available. But you can still pay for the Netflix subscriptions using any MasterCard or VISA connected to your bank account in Uganda.

Frequently asked questions

How do I pay Netflix by MTN mobile number in Uganda?

To pay for Netflix using MTN Mobile money in Uganda, you will first have to create a virtual card which you will link to your Netflix account. To do this, dial *165*70# to create a virtual card.

How do I pay my Netflix mobile plan using MTN Momo card?

To pay for your Netflix mobile pans using MTN momo card, simply link your virtual card to your Netflix account by providing the necessary card details such as CVV, Card number, and expiry date.

How do I get MTN MoMocard in Uganda?

To get an MTN Momo card in Uganda, simply dial *165*70*1#, provide your mobile money PIN and confirm to create a virtual card. Note that the MTN virtual card last for 30 days before expiring.

How much is the MTN Momo card in Uganda

You will be charged UGX 1,000 each time you create a new MTN Virtual card. However note that the MTN virtual card lasts for 30 days before expiring. Therefore, you will need to pay to get a new one once the old one has expired.