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A quick and easy guide for using PayPal with Netflix
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Do you want to pay for your Netflix subscription with PayPal? Luckily, you can do this in a few simple steps. You will need an active Netflix account and PayPal account before beginning. You'll also need to use your desktop or mobile web browser, as you cannot change payment information within the Netflix app itself. This wikiHow will show you how to pay for Netflix using your PayPal account on your computer or mobile device.

Things You Should Know

  • You cannot update your payment information on the Netflix mobile app. You can only view or cancel your membership.
  • Log into your Netflix account in a web browser. Click "Account", then "Manage payment info". Select "PayPal" and login with your PayPal account.
  • You must have an active PayPal account to use it as a payment method.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using a Desktop Browser

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  1. Log into Netflix's official website in your web browser. Enter your email or phone number and password in the provided field.[1]
    • If needed, you can create a Netflix account.
    • If you have more than one profile associated with the account, you must have access to the primary profile.
  2. This will be between Manage Profiles and Help Center.
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  3. This will be underneath your login information. Your current payment method will be listed to the left.
  4. This can be found underneath your current payment method.
  5. Netflix accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and gift codes.
    • You may need to click Continue to PayPal.
  6. Input your PayPal username and password. When you're finished, click Sign in to proceed.
  7. Your PayPal will now be linked to your Netflix account.
    • You will be redirected to the Netflix Manage payment info page.
  8. This will make PayPal your default payment for Netflix.
    • When done correctly, you'll see Preferred next to your PayPal email.
    • You can choose to remove the previous payment method by clicking Remove.
    • You can update your payment information at any time.
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Method 2
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Using a Mobile Browser

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  1. Log into Netflix's official website in your mobile web browser. Enter your email or phone number and password in the provided field.
    • If you have more than one profile associated with the account, you must have access to the primary profile.
    • Netflix is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store, but you cannot change your payment information via the app.
  2. If you only have a single profile associated with your Netflix account, you'll automatically enter the Netflix home page.
  3. This will open a side menu.
  4. This can be found underneath your profile picture.
    • A new page will open.
  5. You can find this underneath your current payment method.
  6. Netflix accepts credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and gift codes.
    • You may need to tap Continue to PayPal.
  7. Input your PayPal username and password. When you're finished, click Sign in to proceed.
  8. Your PayPal will now be linked to your Netflix account.
    • You will be redirected to the Netflix Manage payment info page.
  9. This will make PayPal your default payment for Netflix.
    • When done correctly, you'll see Preferred next to your PayPal email.
    • You can choose to remove the previous payment method by clicking Remove.
    • Depending on your subscription, Netflix only allows a certain number of devices to stream at a single time. If you're worried about others using your account, you can easily kick them off.
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