How Your Netflix Subscription Is Billed Each Month
Netflix charges your subscription once every month based on the date you started your membership. This monthly billing date repeats each month and determines when your payment method is charged. Understanding how this schedule works helps you avoid service interruptions and manage your payments better.
Reminder: The explanation below is general. Always check your billing details in your Netflix account under billing information for your exact billing date.
How Netflix Sets Your Billing Date
When you signed up for Netflix, a monthly billing date was assigned based on your subscription start date. That same day of each month is typically when Netflix charges your payment method. If that day does not exist in a month, Netflix will charge on the last day of the month.
For example, if your first charge was on the 16th of a month, Netflix will usually charge on the 16th every month.
Example Billing Schedule
| Billing Period | Billing Charge Date |
|---|---|
| January 16 to February 15 | February 16 |
| February 16 to March 15 | March 16 |
| March 16 to April 15 | April 16 |
This schedule shows how the subscription is billed monthly based on a recurring billing day. Netflix charges your chosen payment method around that date each month for the period that just ended.
Payment Methods You Can Use
Netflix supports several payment options that vary by country. In the Philippines, common payment methods include:
• **Credit or debit card** (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) linked to your Netflix account.
• **GCash balance or linked card** when added as a billing method in your Netflix account. GCash charges may post quickly, but always review the billing date in your account.
• **Other digital wallets** supported by Netflix at the time of billing, depending on regional availability.
• **Third party billing** through services such as mobile carriers if Netflix shows that option during checkout. In these cases, billing may follow the third party’s cycle.
To view or update your payment method, go to your Netflix account settings > Billing details and choose the payment method you prefer before your next billing date.
Tips for Managing Your Billing
• Check the exact billing date shown in your Netflix account before each cycle.
• Make sure your payment method has sufficient funds before the billing date to avoid failed charges.
• If your billing date falls on a day that does not exist in a month, Netflix will charge on the last day of that month instead.
• If you recently changed your plan, your next billing amount or date may adjust slightly based on how Netflix processes the new billing cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I change my Netflix billing date?
A: Netflix does not let you directly choose a new billing date without canceling and reactivating your membership on the desired date. Always check your billing details online before making changes.
Q: What happens if my payment fails on the billing date?
A: Netflix may retry the charge or temporarily pause your service until the payment clears. It is best to update your payment method before the billing date to avoid issues.
Q: Will my billing date change if I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
A: Plan changes can affect how the next billing cycle is calculated. Check your billing details after the change to see the updated billing date and amount.
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