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Create a card for Netflix in Halocard
In your Halocard dashboard, create a new card, name it Netflix and set a limit that covers what you are about to pay.
Netflix
AcceptedHalocard is accepted
Halocard is accepted at Netflix. Netflix accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover credit, debit and prepaid cards, plus PayPal, Netflix gift cards and billing through partners such as Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon. Add or update the card on the Netflix website, using a card that allows recurring online charges.
What payment methods does Netflix accept?
Accepted
- AcceptedHalocard
- AcceptedCredit Cards
- AcceptedDebit Cards
- AcceptedPrepaid Cards
- AcceptedPayPal
- AcceptedNetflix Gift Cards
- AcceptedPartner Payments
Not accepted
- Not acceptedApple Pay
- Not acceptedGoogle Pay
- Not acceptedBank Transfer (ACH)
- Not acceptedCryptocurrency
- Not acceptedStablecoins
How does Netflix appear on my statement?
NETFLIX.COM
What merchant category (MCC) is Netflix?
4899Cable, satellite and other pay television and streaming
While Halocard has successfully processed transactions at Netflix, this isn't a guarantee of acceptance. Merchant acceptance can change at any time, and merchants can apply fraud and risk-based controls that prevent individual customers from using US-issued cards at checkout. We recommend using Halocard to make a test payment with Netflix in your own situation to confirm acceptance.
How to pay for Netflix with Halocard
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Open Manage payment info on netflix.com
Sign in on the Netflix website, open Account and select Manage payment info. Select Update next to the current card, or + Add Payment Method to add the Halocard. New members enter the card at netflix.com/signup after choosing a plan.
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Make the Halocard the Preferred method
If more than one payment method is on the account, select the three dots to the right of the Update button on the Halocard and choose Make Preferred. The other methods become backups that Netflix charges only if the Preferred one is declined.
Official payment guidance from Netflix
- Accepted payment methods: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/116380
- Add or update a payment method: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/134233
- Failed payment help: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/2065
Tips for successful payments at Netflix
- AcceptedAdd the card on the Netflix website, not in the app. Payment methods cannot be managed in the app, except the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store.
- AcceptedIf more than one payment method is saved, mark the card as Preferred. Netflix charges the Preferred method first and the others only as backups.
- AcceptedEnter the billing name and address exactly as they appear on your Halocard.
- AcceptedSet the card limit above the full amount plus the hold Netflix places when you pay. Netflix's Terms of Use allow a pre-authorization of up to one month of service when you register.
Why do Netflix payments decline?
- "Your account is on hold because of a problem with your last payment" (error E101)
- Netflix could not take the monthly charge. Check the card is active with room for the plan price plus tax, then open Manage payment info and select Update or Change payment method. Netflix retries failed payments during the billing cycle.
- The bank declined the charge
- On the Manage payment info page, check the postal code, security code and expiration date, correct any mistake and retry the payment. Netflix also asks that the card supports e-commerce transactions.
- The ZIP code does not match what the bank has on file
- Enter the ZIP code of the card's billing address, then try again. Netflix lists this mismatch as a cause of an account hold.
Netflix payment FAQ
What should I do if Netflix declines or doesn't support my card?
Pay with a Halocard instead. Netflix accepts it, and as a US-issued Visa credit card held in US dollars it is accepted at checkouts that are strict about card type or country. Halocard is available for customers in the US and 120+ countries, so check that your country is supported, then make a card for Netflix in minutes. See the countries Halocard supports.
Can I use a virtual card for Netflix?
Yes. Netflix accepts Halocard, a US-issued Visa credit card that works like a debit card. Make a card just for Netflix and you are in full control: set a limit, lock it or cancel it whenever you like, without ever handing Netflix your bank card.
How do I stop Netflix charging me after I cancel?
The fastest way is to lock the Halocard you use for Netflix. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, and locking one takes a couple of clicks in your Halocard dashboard. Netflix can't charge that card again until you unlock it, so you stay in full control even when cancelling is slow or hard to find. To cancel with Netflix as well, sign in to your Netflix account and cancel the plan in its billing or subscription settings.
Can I keep my real card and address private from Netflix?
Yes, with Halocard. Halocard is a US-issued Visa credit card that gives you a separate card for each merchant, so Netflix only ever sees your Halocard, never your bank card. You choose the cardholder name and billing address on each card, so your home address stays out of Netflix's records. If Netflix is ever caught up in a data breach, cancel that one card and make a new one in seconds.
How do I change my payment method on Netflix?
On the Netflix website, open Account, then Manage payment info. Select Update next to the current method, or + Add Payment Method for a new one. The app cannot manage payment methods, except the app from the Samsung Galaxy Store. With several methods saved, the one marked Preferred is charged first and the others are backups. See Netflix's article on adding or updating a payment method.
Can I pay for Netflix with a gift card?
Yes. Netflix gift cards are sold at Walmart, Kroger and Dollar General, and online at Amazon, Walmart.com and Giftcards.com. Redeem the code at netflix.com/redeem. The balance pays your next charges before any card is used, you can redeem several cards, and Netflix emails you 7 days before the balance runs out. A gift card cannot be redeemed on an account billed through Apple.
When does Netflix bill me and how much?
Netflix charges once a month on the date you signed up, and the charge can take several days to appear. Prices on 5 October 2026 are Standard with ads $8.99, Standard $19.99 and Premium $26.99 a month, plus tax where it applies. Your Payment History page on netflix.com lists every charge.
Can I pay for Netflix with Apple Pay or through Google Play?
Netflix says Apple billing is not available to new or rejoining members, so on an iPhone sign up at netflix.com in a mobile browser. The Netflix app from Google Play can start sign-up, but you finish it in a browser. On the web, Netflix takes Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards, PayPal and Netflix gift cards, and you choose one when you enter a payment method.
About Netflix
Netflix is a subscription streaming service offering TV series, films, games and live programming across many genres and languages. It entertains over half a billion people in more than 190 countries and 50 languages. Members pick one of three monthly plans, Standard with ads, Standard or Premium, and are charged once a month on the date they signed up.
- Website
- netflix.com
- Support
- help.netflix.com
- Billed by
- Netflix, Inc.
- Billing region
- United States ($USD)
- Users
- 325 million paid memberships, 2025
- Revenue
- $45.2 billion revenue, 2025
