If you are in Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, or any other part of Africa and you ran out of options to pay for your Netflix subscription, we have got you covered on this one. Netflix also accepts PayPal as a method of payment for any package you want to stream on your mobile gadget or smart TV. In this blog, we will help you learn how to pay for Netflix using PayPal and we will also answer your most burning questions about the two popular digital platforms in Africa.
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Requirements for paying Netflix with PayPal
Before attempting to follow the steps we provide on this page, here are the requirements that you must have to find this blog useful and effective;
- You must have a Netflix account in any country you are in. If you don’t have a Netflix account yet, here is how to create one.
- Be sure of which Netflix package you want to subscribe to and the charges to incur. Find the latest Netflix packages here.
- You must have an active and valid PayPal account in your country. In case you don’t have one, here is how to create it.
- There should be enough funds to pay for the Netflix package you want to subscribe to and also cater for the payment charges. If you are in Kenya, here is how to top up funds on your PayPal account using M-PESA. For users in Nigeria and Uganda, kindly use bank account to top up.
Steps to pay Netflix subscriptions using PayPal
Once you have all the above requirements in pace, then you are ready to pay for PayPal subscriptions in Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria using the steps below
- Log into your Netflix account in a web browser or mobile application
- Click “Account“, then “Manage payment info“
- Select “PayPal” and login with your PayPal account.
Which other way can I pay for Netflix subscriptions?
Depending on your country, there are numerous ways to pay for Netflix subscriptions in Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya other than using PayPal. Below are some of the options for these locations:
- Mobile Money: In Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, mobile money services like M-PESA, Airtel, and MTN Mobile Money are popular payment methods. You can link your mobile money accounts to Netflix using the Airtel Virtual card or MTN Momo card and pay for your subscriptions directly from your mobile wallets.
- Credit/Debit Cards: Netflix accepts credit and debit cards issued by major international payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Users can link their cards to their Netflix accounts and have the subscription fees automatically charged each month.
- Netflix Gift Cards: Netflix gift cards can be purchased from various retailers and online stores in Nigeria. These gift cards come with a specific value that can be redeemed on the Netflix website or app, allowing users to pay for their subscription without using a credit card.
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Conclusion
That is how you can pay for Netflix subscriptions with your PayPal account in Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria. In case you still more help with PayPal, kindly check out our Netflix guides for additional support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expired or invalid payment method: Check to make sure that your PayPal account information is up-to-date and that your payment method is still valid and actually has enough funds for the Netflix package your are paying for.
Yes, PayPal is currently available in Nigeria. You can now send and receive money, and even make online transactions in Nigeria seamlessly without and trouble.
Note that PayPal works with only Visa or Mastercard. So, whichever bank account you want to link to PayPal in Nigeria, ensure it offer these cards. The good news is that all banks in Nigeria can be linked to PayPal account.
Yes, PayPal now accepts to withdraw money in Kenya using your M-PESA mobile money wallet. The M-PESA PayPal Service is a collaborative effort between Thunes, Safaricom, and PayPal, offering an efficient money transfer solution to joint PayPal and M-PESA users.
There are three Netflix subscription plans available in Kenya. Standard plan with Ads – KSH 929.67, Standard Plan – KSH 2,060.17, and Premium plan – KSH 2,060.17. It is up to you to choose what suits your preferences and budget.
