[Netflix] Cheaper Netflix - YMMV (non Canadian subscription)

Feb 21st, 2021 8:49 pm

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av10000 [OP]: Jr. Member; Sep 28, 2012; 105 posts; 193 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 8:49 pm

[Netflix] Cheaper Netflix - YMMV (non Canadian subscription)

Retailer:: Netflix

YMMV

With Netflix the catalog is that from the country you are on, but the account/pricing, is from the country the account is registered on.

I realized Argentina has much cheaper rates. I don't have VPN so I gave my Canadian credit card to a relative and they signed me up.
With VPN it should be the same. Netflix needs to locate you in Argentina to offer pricing in pesos.

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-pr ... flix-cost/

I have been using it for a couple of months now no problem. I have the Ultra plan (most expensive) and I have been charged
CAD $10.50, to $11.30 (as exchange fluctuates) . Still way cheaper than local pricing

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Feb 21st, 2021 8:55 pm

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darkhorz1: Sr. Member; Jul 8, 2019; 980 posts; 811 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 8:55 pm

The link you posted shows ARS 449 for premium plan in Argentina. That is CAD 6.34. How are you charged CAD 10.5 for it?

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Feb 21st, 2021 8:55 pm

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Canuck_TO: Sr. Member; Dec 11, 2008; 973 posts; 570 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2021 8:55 pm

How do you change your existing billing from one country to another?

Feb 21st, 2021 8:59 pm

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av10000 [OP]: Jr. Member; Sep 28, 2012; 105 posts; 193 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 8:59 pm

Unsure. The country has multiple exchange rates, and there can be local taxes. That's why I shared what I actually pay in Canadian

Feb 21st, 2021 9:00 pm

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RussellP53756: Jr. Member; Apr 24, 2018; 112 posts; 81 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:00 pm

interesting. how is the content compared to Canadian netflix ?

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:03 pm

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av10000 [OP]: Jr. Member; Sep 28, 2012; 105 posts; 193 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:03 pm

RussellP53756 wrote: ↑ interesting. how is the content compared to Canadian netflix ?

The catalog is the local Canadian catalog. This is similar as if you were to travel to USA (post COVID). If you use your Canadian Netflix account in USA, you would have USA catalog, but you are still paying in Canadian dollars

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:04 pm

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QuicKi7: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2019; 1198 posts; 1499 upvotes; GTA

Feb 21st, 2021 9:04 pm

Have you noticed any difference in the type of content Netflix promotes to you because the billing country is in Argentina? Example: Are you noticing more Spanish content? Are you finding an increase or decrease in certain genres?

Or is everything the same as before because the billing country and the vpn your country is in are completely separate?

Any risk of Netflix discovers the discrepancy?

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:05 pm

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Arrgh: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2006; 9041 posts; 3628 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 21st, 2021 9:05 pm

I like deals. But I'd pay the Netflix pricing for Canada, for living in Canada. There's an extent of how I'd like to get deals, and I wouldn't cheat to get lower pricing.

I wouldn't park in parking spots for physically challenged, and have no problem parking further away. I can walk, and feel blessed I can walk a little further.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:07 pm

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moofur: Deal Addict; Jan 9, 2010; 2478 posts; 2141 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:07 pm

The cheapest is actually Turkey I think, but thanks for the tip.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:08 pm

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softech: Deal Addict; Mar 23, 2003; 1693 posts; 288 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:08 pm

to do this.. you need a phone number in Argentina for them to verify when you first setup (only use it during setup).. if you don't have a relative over there, you need to find a way ..

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:08 pm

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rvs007: Deal Guru; Aug 26, 2002; 14760 posts; 6318 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Feb 21st, 2021 9:08 pm

av10000 wrote: ↑ YMMV

With Netflix the catalog is that from the country you are on, but the account/pricing, is from the country the account is registered on.

I realized Argentina has much cheaper rates. I don't have VPN so I gave my Canadian credit card to a relative and they signed me up.
With VPN it should be the same. Netflix needs to locate you in Argentina to offer pricing in pesos.

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-pr ... flix-cost/

I have been using it for a couple of months now no problem. I have the Ultra plan (most expensive) and I have been charged
CAD $10.50, to $11.30 (as exchange fluctuates) . Still way cheaper than local pricing

If you have VPN, signing up from Turkey would be even cheaper (around $7CAD for the Ultra Plan on a no-FX fee credit card)...

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:11 pm

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mistytalon: Deal Addict; Mar 13, 2012; 1623 posts; 1080 upvotes; Near You

Feb 21st, 2021 9:11 pm

darkhorz1 wrote: ↑ The link you posted shows ARS 449 for premium plan in Argentina. That is CAD 6.34. How are you charged CAD 10.5 for it?

The data posted is way out of date, current prices are here:

The premium plan is now 669 ARS, which is 9.48 CAD, exchange rate and tax extra.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:12 pm

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vkizzle: Deal Expert; Aug 22, 2011; 37030 posts; 22995 upvotes; Center of Universe

Feb 21st, 2021 9:12 pm

To get the Turkey pricing, you'll need a Turkey NF GC to setup and then switch to a Canadian CC.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:12 pm

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JonDuke19: Sr. Member; Apr 30, 2017; 561 posts; 1002 upvotes; Saint-Hubert, Quebec

Feb 21st, 2021 9:12 pm

Arrgh wrote: ↑ I like deals. But I'd pay the Netflix pricing for Canada, for living in Canada. There's an extent of how I'd like to get deals, and I wouldn't cheat to get lower pricing.

I wouldn't park in parking spots for physically challenged, and have no problem parking further away. I can walk, and feel blessed I can walk a little further.

Comparing this to parking in a handicap parking is going far. This is like the deal on Xbox Live Gold when you buy it from another country. You're not stopping someone from parking close to a store, you're paying 5$ less a month to a multi million dollar company. Chill.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:26 pm

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azraelluz: Sr. Member; Sep 26, 2013; 503 posts; 989 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:26 pm

Arrgh wrote: ↑ I like deals. But I'd pay the Netflix pricing for Canada, for living in Canada. There's an extent of how I'd like to get deals, and I wouldn't cheat to get lower pricing.

I wouldn't park in parking spots for physically challenged, and have no problem parking further away. I can walk, and feel blessed I can walk a little further.

there is no limitation on how many accounts can be used in Argentina. You are not taking someone else's spot for it. the fact this somehow gives you a chance to show off about not parking in a handicap parking is... just amazing

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:32 pm

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stizarch: Member; Nov 12, 2017; 436 posts; 649 upvotes; Saint John, NB

Feb 21st, 2021 9:32 pm

I don't see how this is any different than for people that use VPN to watch USA Netflix, for example.

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:37 pm

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blackbirdman: Deal Addict; Feb 13, 2015; 2651 posts; 3182 upvotes; Toronto, Ontario

Feb 21st, 2021 9:37 pm

Arrgh wrote: ↑ I like deals. But I'd pay the Netflix pricing for Canada, for living in Canada. There's an extent of how I'd like to get deals, and I wouldn't cheat to get lower pricing.

I wouldn't park in parking spots for physically challenged, and have no problem parking further away. I can walk, and feel blessed I can walk a little further.

Totally irrelevant. And no harm is being done. The consumer is paying less and netflix is still getting revenue. These savings can help people during times of covid.

Thanks RFD

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:40 pm

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NavieM: Deal Addict; Oct 26, 2010; 3636 posts; 7107 upvotes

Feb 21st, 2021 9:40 pm

This is like the India VPN and YouTube premium loophole. Why not save money if you can?

If I can figure this out I’m doing it.
Been with these guys from the start and only get price increases year after year

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:49 pm

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wongjing: Member; May 15, 2009; 211 posts; 425 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 21st, 2021 9:49 pm

How can I change the current country from Canada to another one, Turkey or Argentina?

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Feb 21st, 2021 9:51 pm

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NoCountry4RFDer: Deal Addict; Dec 19, 2013; 2225 posts; 1762 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 21st, 2021 9:51 pm

Arrgh wrote: ↑ I like deals. But I'd pay the Netflix pricing for Canada, for living in Canada. There's an extent of how I'd like to get deals, and I wouldn't cheat to get lower pricing.

I wouldn't park in parking spots for physically challenged, and have no problem parking further away. I can walk, and feel blessed I can walk a little further.

I don't use Netflix but this is more in line with Netflix refusing to pay or even collect taxes in Canada and not following the same rules as Crave and Canadian medias because they are Americans and don't have an office in Canada.

They just started signing deals with the government to invest in Canada but not sure if they're being treated the same way as Crave or not yet.

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