As a Netflix subscriber, you’re used to being billed once a month on your billing date. But sometimes it can be useful to pay your Netflix bill early. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explain when you can pay early, why you might want to, and walk through how to pay your Netflix bill before the due date.
When Can You Pay Your Netflix Bill Early?
Netflix bills subscribers on the same date each month, based on when you originally signed up. This billing date falls on the same numerical day, like the 15th.
So when exactly can you pay early? The short answer is: anytime before your next billing date.
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If your billing date is March 15th, you can pay early anytime between your March 15th bill and before the next bill on April 15th.
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There are no restrictions on making an early payment the day after your billing date a week before or even a month before.
As long as you pay before the next automated billing date, Netflix will consider it an early payment The extra funds will be applied as a credit to your next bill
Why You Might Want to Pay Your Netflix Bill Early
Paying ahead of your due date isn’t required, so why would you want to pay early? Here are some common reasons:
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Avoid late fees – If you’re worried your payment might be late, paying early gives you a buffer. As long as funds clear before the billing date, you avoid potential late charges.
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Have no interruptions – Paying ahead ensures your account stays active without any pauses or interruptions between billing cycles.
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Manage money – Some people budget money out weekly/monthly and like to pay bills as soon as they have the funds rather than wait until the due date.
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Going on vacation – Paying early gives you peace of mind that your Netflix account will remain active while traveling without access to make a payment on the billing date.
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Changing payment methods – If you need to update your stored payment method before the next billing date, paying early lets you switch it without any disruption.
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Earn rewards – Some credit cards offer rewards points or cash back for paying bills. Paying early maximizes opportunities to earn rewards.
No matter your personal reasons, paying your Netflix bill early is totally fine and can be convenient for many subscribers.
How to Pay Your Netflix Bill Early in 4 Easy Steps
If you decide paying early makes sense for your situation, here is how you can do it:
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Sign in to Netflix and go to your Account page.
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Under Billing Details, click on “Change billing date”.
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On the next page, click “Make a payment now” to pay your current balance early.
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Enter your payment details and submit the payment.
When you pay early, the amount will cover your current bill and Netflix will apply any extra as a credit toward your next billing date. Make sure to pay your full outstanding balance so your account stays active.
You can easily repeat the process to continue paying early as often as makes sense for your financial planning needs. Just sign in anytime before your billing date and click to make a manual payment.
Early Payment FAQs
If you’re new to paying your Netflix bill early, you probably have some questions. Here are answers to a few frequently asked questions:
Does paying early change my billing date?
Nope, paying early does not affect your set billing date at all. Netflix will still bill you on the same date each month.
Can I set up automatic early payments?
Unfortunately Netflix does not offer an option to automate early payments. But you can easily make manual early payments anytime.
What payment methods can I use to pay early?
You can pay early with any payment method you have stored in your Netflix account, including credit cards, debit cards, or PayPal.
What if I pay too much by accident?
Any extra funds will remain as a credit on your account to cover future billing periods. You’ll need to keep paying normally on your billing date while the credit is used up.
Will I get a refund if I decide to cancel Netflix after paying early?
Yes, Netflix will refund any unused portion of an early payment if you decide to cancel. Refunds are issued back to the original payment method.
Paying your Netflix bill early is a quick and easy process online or in the mobile app. Consider paying ahead of your due date to avoid any billing surprises or interruptions.
