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  • #2732
    Xcellor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭Xcellor


    DopeTech wrote: »
    And were you holidaying in turkey when you signed back up or are you paying irish prices now?
    Still Turkish money. Last payment came off 5 September
    41.99 Turkish lira


  • #2733
    carazeb
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭carazeb


    Can anyone recommend which country & which vpn would be worth trying at the moment, and preferably without the need for a local mobile number (although I can order a sim if necessary)? I wouldn't use the vpn for anything else so don't want to spend too much on it if poss.

    I've paid 1 month of my Irish Netflix with my revolut (via curve) & intend to cancel before this month's payment comes out then restart same account via another country. Is this the right way to do it? Thanks


  • #2734
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    There’s an faq in the first post with all the info

    To be fair, the FAQ is pretty rubbish at this point.

    Steps I followed ages ago:
    1. Sign up for Netflix in Ireland.
    2. Add your preferred card (Revolut or Curve if possible for better exchange rates)
    3. Add your telephone number
    4. Cancel subscription and leave it expire
    5. Once expired, use a VPN or change your exit hosts in Tor browser to login from Turkey (which is still, I think, the cheapest)
    6. Try to sign up. Enter your pre-existing login details and it should offer you the 3 tiers priced in Turkish Lira (or whichever local currency applies).
    7. Pick the tier you want and subscribe.
    8. The payment should process no issues, and you can then disconnect from your VPN - you won't need it again.
    9. The price paid monthly will obviously vary each month due to the fluctuations in exchange rates, but should be much cheaper.

    Hope this helps!


  • #2735
    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,980 ✭✭✭ooter


    So you only need a vpn to set up a turkish netflix subscription/payment, can anyone recommend a good vpn that offers a free trial?


  • #2736
    carazeb
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭carazeb


    Thanks Dulpit & Omega that's very helpful.

    Also just wondering, when using my revolut through curve, do I need to have the correct currency in the revolut, or will it be ok just to leave euro in the account which I presume would then be converted at the relevant exchange rate each month?


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  • #2737
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    carazeb wrote: »
    Thanks Dulpit & Omega that's very helpful.

    Also just wondering, when using my revolut through curve, do I need to have the correct currency in the revolut, or will it be ok just to leave euro in the account which I presume would then be converted at the relevant exchange rate each month?

    If you have a balance of a particular currency, then revolut will use that. If not, it will just take from your main account (Euro, if you're in Ireland) and convert at the point of sale.

    If there is ever a dip in the exchange rates you can save a small amount by buying a bunch of Lira...


  • #2738
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    ooter wrote: »
    So you only need a vpn to set up a turkish netflix subscription/payment, can anyone recommend a good vpn that offers a free trial?

    I didn't use a VPN, I used exitNodes on Tor. Not sure if it still works, but you can try: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=110498236&postcount=1963


  • #2739
    christy c
    Registered Users Posts: 2,192 ✭✭✭christy c


    ooter wrote: »
    So you only need a vpn to set up a turkish netflix subscription/payment, can anyone recommend a good vpn that offers a free trial?

    I used Speedify app on phone. Signed up then deleted the app


  • #2740
    Daz_
    Registered Users Posts: 930 ✭✭✭Daz_


    I’m currently On Turkish Netflix . I need to change credit card details on my account . Does anyone know of this will cause issues ? Thanks


  • #2741
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,753 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Daz_ wrote: »
    I’m currently On Turkish Netflix . I need to change credit card details on my account . Does anyone know of this will cause issues ? Thanks

    It may or may not. Plenty have changed without an issue. I wasn't so lucky though. Had to cancel my bank card recently, after I tried updating Netflix and it wouldn't accept any of about 6 cards from me and other family members with or without vpn. Support were no help so I had to sign up for a brand new account. Even then my card wasn't accepted but my wife's one was.


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  • #2742
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    My Revolut card expires in 2024...here's hoping for 4 years of cheap Netflix :D


  • #2743
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Danmj


    Pacifico wrote: »
    My Revolut card expires in 2024...here's hoping for 4 years of cheap Netflix :D

    Did you have any trouble with Netflix accepting revolut, I have old account and tried to get Turkey version but wont accept revolut card


  • #2744
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    Danmj wrote: »
    Did you have any trouble with Netflix accepting revolut, I have old account and tried to get Turkey version but wont accept revolut card

    Glance back at a few pages


  • #2745
    Danmj
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭Danmj


    mad m wrote: »
    Glance back at a few pages

    Got onto chat and asked them to reset payment details account but was told they cant do that told me to try again after 22hrs will have to wait for different Netflix support person will try again tomorrow


  • #2746
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Danmj wrote: »
    Did you have any trouble with Netflix accepting revolut, I have old account and tried to get Turkey version but wont accept revolut card

    Nope but I set this up nearly 2 years ago


  • #2747
    paska
    Registered Users Posts: 333 ✭✭paska


    Daz_ wrote: »
    I’m currently On Turkish Netflix . I need to change credit card details on my account . Does anyone know of this will cause issues ? Thanks

    I am using revolut and changed on the Sept 10th to a new revolut card and all is OK for now


  • #2748
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,862 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    dulpit wrote:
    Steps I followed ages ago: Sign up for Netflix in Ireland. Add your preferred card (Revolut or Curve if possible for better exchange rates) Add your telephone number Cancel subscription and leave it expire Once expired, use a VPN or change your exit hosts in Tor browser to login from Turkey (which is still, I think, the cheapest) Try to sign up. Enter your pre-existing login details and it should offer you the 3 tiers priced in Turkish Lira (or whichever local currency applies). Pick the tier you want and subscribe. The payment should process no issues, and you can then disconnect from your VPN - you won't need it again. The price paid monthly will obviously vary each month due to the fluctuations in exchange rates, but should be much cheaper. Hope this helps!


    They now require that you have a local phone number. They send a code to this number & you need to to continue with the new country. At least this was the case for me for Mexico.


  • #2749
    carazeb
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭carazeb


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Revolut. Bought a mexican sim on Amazon and I was able to verify with a mexican number. Not as easy as before but still possible

    Would you remember which sim card you got by any chance, and did you need to get a pre-paid one? I've a few days before my Netflix expires so I was thinking I might order a sim in case a mobile number will be required. Many of the Mexican sims I looked at on amazon didn't look like they would work outside of mexico.


  • #2750
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭frash


    Why Mexico?
    Is Turkey not working anymore?


  • #2751
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,862 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    carazeb wrote:
    Would you remember which sim card you got by any chance, and did you need to get a pre-paid one? I've a few days before my Netflix expires so I was thinking I might order a sim in case a mobile number will be required. Many of the Mexican sims I looked at on amazon didn't look like they would work outside of mexico.

    frash wrote:
    Why Mexico? Is Turkey not working anymore?


    Frash got in before me. When my Mexican money runs out I'll be looking at Turkey unless currency rates change. I'm not sure how difficult it is to source a Turkish SIM card from Ireland though


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  • #2752
    mad m
    Registered Users Posts: 9,001 ✭✭✭mad m


    Danmj wrote: »
    Got onto chat and asked them to reset payment details account but was told they cant do that told me to try again after 22hrs will have to wait for different Netflix support person will try again tomorrow

    Same happened to me, went on chat early one morning and got sorted.


  • #2753
    frash
    Registered Users Posts: 2,563 ✭✭✭frash


    Are you asked for a phone number for Turkey now too??
    Mine is due to expire on Saturday (I couldn't get it to take a card last month so had to pay full again but now I have a Curve ready to try).


  • #2754
    Old Jim
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭Old Jim


    Danmj wrote: »
    Got onto chat and asked them to reset payment details account but was told they cant do that told me to try again after 22hrs will have to wait for different Netflix support person will try again tomorrow

    Same here. Waited the 24hrs and got back onto them on chat. Still no joy though. Blamed the bank and told me to buy a gift card instead or somehow pay though vodafone. Not sure how to get Turkish Netflix now. Should I have clicked "Reset my payment details" when setting you the chat?


  • #2755
    Zapy
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Zapy


    Similar situation to most on here, but got everything sorted via live chat support.

    My wifes revolut card had a dodgy transaction, so card was cancelled. I forgot all about the Netflix subscription (paid in Turkish Liras) which was being deducted from her card each month. So the Netflix payment failed last week and the service stopped. I jumped onto my Turkey via VPN and tried to switch over to my revolut card, but no joy. Also tried switching to KBC and Ulster bank debit cards but again no joy. Then I turned off VPN and tried all cards again, but still no luck.

    Then I tried the live chat and told them I was having issues trying to pay.
    She asked what country I was in...I said Turkey.
    She asked if I was using a VPN...I said No...I was of course logged into the chat session via VPN to turkey.
    Then up popped a form, I banged in my revolut details and payment goes through straight away in Turkish Liras!

    Did I just get lucky??


  • #2756
    Old Jim
    Registered Users Posts: 177 ✭✭Old Jim


    Think she knew my credit card was not from Turkey. She told me to go to Turkey and try it from there!
    Anyone get an Irish credit card to work through the chat?


  • #2757
    Standman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,681 ✭✭✭Standman


    Zapy wrote: »
    Similar situation to most on here, but got everything sorted via live chat support.

    My wifes revolut card had a dodgy transaction, so card was cancelled. I forgot all about the Netflix subscription (paid in Turkish Liras) which was being deducted from her card each month. So the Netflix payment failed last week and the service stopped. I jumped onto my Turkey via VPN and tried to switch over to my revolut card, but no joy. Also tried switching to KBC and Ulster bank debit cards but again no joy. Then I turned off VPN and tried all cards again, but still no luck.

    Then I tried the live chat and told them I was having issues trying to pay.
    She asked what country I was in...I said Turkey.
    She asked if I was using a VPN...I said No...I was of course logged into the chat session via VPN to turkey.
    Then up popped a form, I banged in my revolut details and payment goes through straight away in Turkish Liras!

    Did I just get lucky??


    Seems like you did! I had the exact same scenario, contacted support chat and they told me it was just a "generic decline" and they didn't know why it was happening. Nothing they could do, they said!


  • #2758
    Zapy
    Registered Users Posts: 45 ✭Zapy


    Standman wrote: »
    Seems like you did! I had the exact same scenario, contacted support chat and they told me it was just a "generic decline" and they didn't know why it was happening. Nothing they could do, they said!

    That's strange as I was also told it's a 'generic decline', but they went ahead and popped up the payment form within chat which allowed the revolut payment to go through.

    Not sure what to make of it, but it does show that it's possible to switch to a different revolut card.


  • #2759
    jarvis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭jarvis


    Just got an email from Netflix saying that Argentina has now introduced a tax on Netflix of 35%. It says I will now see this on my card asa separate payment.

    Think I’ll cancel and checkout where is cheaper now. Anyone more current cheapest alternative country?


  • #2760
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭gussieg


    jarvis wrote: »
    Just got an email from Netflix saying that Argentina has now introduced a tax on Netflix of 35%. It says I will now see this on my card asa separate payment.

    Think I’ll cancel and checkout where is cheaper now. Anyone more current cheapest alternative country?

    Same here. Was considering it anyway after the Cuties debacle


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  • #2761
    jarvis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭jarvis


    gussieg wrote: »
    Same here. Was considering it anyway after the Cuties debacle

    You seem to be taking a more moral stance. I’m just looking for a cheaper subscription.


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