Getting Netflix here

Shadrach

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Hello, I have been trying to get an account on Netflix, so I can watch movies in Bali. I have a large smart, flat screen tv, I open the create account, on the tv, it sent me a link, to my Smart phone. I created an email account, signed up for the top 4k option, then tried to use my Visa debit card from the States. It all seems to go through until the end, they want to send a text to my Bali phone #. It doesn't go through, and says error, try again later. This has gone on for two days now, and I can't connect.
If anyone knows what to do, please give me instructions! I also try with my Mandiri account. Still the same problem. Help!
 
I pay for mine using the App Store linked with gopay ? Works fine
 
I pay for mine using the App Store linked with gopay ? Works fine
Thanks but I don't have go pay. I went directly to Netflix, and they said it's only three easy steps. I did all the steps, but it's say Error, try again later! It would be so much easier, if they told me directly what to correct! Is it trying to use a visa card from my bank in the States? I tried using my Mandiri card, but they ask what is the name on the front? my card from them doesn't have my name on the front, the American card does! Any more suggestions?
 
Is your region / payment system on your phone set to US or Indo ? I remember always getting an error when I tried to purchase / rent movies using my iCloud account / Apple because of the region stilll being in the UK
 
Is your region / payment system on your phone set to US or Indo ? I remember always getting an error when I tried to purchase / rent movies using my iCloud account / Apple because of the region stilll being in the UK
That's a good question! I really don't know which country it's set to. I assume it's set to Indonesia. I use Wise to transfer money from the US account to an Indonesian account. I will try again today using my Mandiri account. As I said before, one of Netfix question put in the name on my card. The Mandiri card doesn't have my name on the front of the card. The account is in my name though?
 
then tried to use my Visa debit card from the States. It all seems to go through until the end, they want to send a text to my Bali phone #. It doesn't go through, and says error, try again later.
Who is 'they'? ....
 
Just a thought, you do have pulsa to receive the text message ?
 
Some options to get a Netflix account:

1. Ask your landlord to get an Netflix-account as a service to you
2. Ask your neighbor to share his account and split the monthly bill: 'hebat dan hemat'
3. Get one of the fintech apps in Indonesia, like Gopay, OVO, Dana and pay the account yourself
 
Some options to get a Netflix account:

1. Ask your landlord to get an Netflix-account as a service to you
2. Ask your neighbor to share his account and split the monthly bill: 'hebat dan hemat'
3. Get one of the fintech apps in Indonesia, like Gopay, OVO, Dana and pay the account yourself
For number 2, I know a lot of people still do it but it seems to get harder to share outside of your own household. Shared with our cousin here for years, then suddenly it wasn't possible anymore. Also heard that from other people. But then I know some people who can still do it.
 
For number 2, I know a lot of people still do it but it seems to get harder to share outside of your own household. Shared with our cousin here for years, then suddenly it wasn't possible anymore. Also heard that from other people. But then I know some people who can still do it.
Just recently Netflix added this new option 2 :

Account owners can buy an extra member slot and invite people outside their household to use Netflix. See Plans and Pricing for extra member prices. An extra member will have their own profile, account, and password, but their membership will be paid for by the person who invited them to join.

But maybe this option is not yet available in Indonesia.
Ya Allah!

Just ask someone in your home country then.
 
Just recently Netflix added this new option 2 :

Account owners can buy an extra member slot and invite people outside their household to use Netflix. See Plans and Pricing for extra member prices. An extra member will have their own profile, account, and password, but their membership will be paid for by the person who invited them to join.

But maybe this option is not yet available in Indonesia.
Ya Allah!

Just ask someone in your home country then.
Oh ya, I heard about this option. Maybe they have it here also.
Actually I was happy to quit it haha, cause ya still have Disney+ for the daughter and as you know have still tons of movies that I brought. At some point it became too much to choose from😅. At some point I might use Nerflix again but for now Iam happy.
 
If your Mandiri card doesn't have your name on the card is it International?
Like the BCA debit card is MasterCard with name printed on the front can be used all over the world with pin and chip
But Flazz is only domestic. No Visa or MC etc

And the Netflix region is probably set to where the TV was made? Korea?
 
I pay for mine using the App Store linked with gopay ? Works fine
same here, all my cards from abroad are not really working in all those apps, like tokopedia or pay mobile via XL tool. I even can not fill up my GoPay with the international cards, doing that now with a account from a local family member.

GoPay works perfect for me, in many apps
 
Sounds like you are using a US card to pay for Indonesian Netflix.
Indonesian netflix is cheaper than US netflix so they probably block US cards from being able to get Indonesian Netflix rates.
If you have Gojek installed on your phone, and you have an indonesian phone you have GoPay immediately - I think they easiest thing for you is to use GoPay to pay for Indonesian Netflix.
 
Yes you are all right! I used my Mandiri card and I got Netflix! The same thing happened to me,when I signed up for Shopee. It's nice some people out there try to help! Thanks a lot!
What kind of movies do you like?
 
Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight?
 
We’ve had our Indonesian Netflix account for about 5 years. No problem using our US credit card to pay for it.

Try a different card?
 

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