{"id":16045,"date":"2023-04-18T14:32:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T12:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog?p=16045"},"modified":"2024-10-28T16:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:46:55","slug":"netflix-without-a-credit-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge.com\/blog\/en\/us\/netflix-without-a-credit-card","title":{"rendered":"How to pay for Netflix without a credit card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get cosy on the sofa and binge-watch your favourite shows without worrying about recurring payments. Read on for our top tips on how to pay for Netflix without a credit card.<\/p>\n

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Why it\u2019s a good idea not to pay for Netflix (or other subscriptions) by credit card<\/h2>\n

The best approach to online security is to play your cards close to chest. Give away as little information as possible.<\/p>\n

For example, you don\u2019t need to give out your credit card details for every subscription. You can pay for most online services with prepaid cards and gift cards, without having to share your banking details at all.<\/p>\n

If fewer companies have your card details, it\u2019s less likely they\u2019ll be stolen.<\/p>\n

Prepaying can also help if you\u2019re trying to stick to a budget. When you pay for everything by credit card, it\u2019s easy to lose track of subscriptions and pay for services you no longer use. But you won\u2019t have to worry if you pay for subscriptions such as Netflix with a gift card or prepaid card.<\/p>\n

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Can you start a Netflix trial without a credit card?<\/h2>\n

Netflix stopped offering free trials<\/a> in 2019 \u2014 don\u2019t believe the countless articles that say you can still get them.<\/p>\n

The only way to get a free Netflix now is to borrow a password from friends or family. Lots of people use this trick to cut the costs of a subscription, but watch out: Netflix is planning to crack down on this. It\u2019s already introduced curbs in some countries.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t get in trouble, but Netflix might block you. However, it will probably always be possible to use someone else\u2019s Netflix account for a short period.<\/p>\n

Another option is just to pay for one month to see if you like it. Or to binge a show you want to see. Sign up for Netflix with one of the methods below and cancel right away. You\u2019ll still get a month\u2019s access but won\u2019t have to worry about a recurring payment.<\/p>\n

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Alternative payment methods for Netflix<\/h2>\n

When you sign up for Netflix, you\u2019ll be offered three payment options:<\/p>\n