Can't redeem Netflix gift card

If you can't redeem a Netflix gift card, try the following steps for the error message or issue you are experiencing.

If you see a message that the code you entered has already been used, it typically indicates that the card has already been redeemed on an account. Check the Billing Details or Membership page to see if the gift card balance was applied. If you do not see the gift card balance on your account, please contact us.

If you see a message that your code is invalid, it typically indicates there was an issue with the code you entered. Double-check the code and try entering it again.

If you entered the code correctly but still see this message, it could mean that your card has not been activated yet by the merchant. Please wait 24 hours before trying to redeem your gift card again. If you continue to see this error, please contact us.

  1. Go to netflix.com/clearcookies to clear the Netflix cookie; this will sign you out of your account.

  2. Go to netflix.com/redeem and try to redeem your gift card again.

If you still see this message, it could mean that your card has not been activated yet by the merchant. Please wait 24 hours before trying to redeem your gift card again. If you continue to see this error, please contact us.

If you see a message that the code you entered cannot be used with your account, it typically indicates that you are trying to redeem a gift card on an account that is billed through Apple, or linked to a Netflix-included package.

  • If you currently pay through Apple and want to use a Netflix gift card, you will need to cancel your Netflix account, wait until it closes, then restart it with your gift card.

  • If your account is linked to a Netflix-included package, you can save the gift card and use it when your account is no longer linked to a package, or you can redeem it on a different Netflix account.

  1. Go to netflix.com/clearcookies to clear the Netflix cookie; this will sign you out of your account.

  2. Go to netflix.com/redeem and try to redeem your gift card again.

If you still see this message, it could mean that your card has not been activated yet by the merchant. Please wait 24 hours before trying to redeem your gift card again. If you continue to see this error, please contact us.

If you see a message that the gift code you entered does not match the country, it typically indicates that the gift card’s currency does not match your billing currency. The currency of the gift card must match your billing currency to be successfully redeemed.

If you believe you are receiving this message in error, please contact us.

If you can't read the code on the back of your card because it's scratched or damaged, please contact us.

Your account has reached the maximum amount of gift balance allowed, so additional gift cards cannot be applied. Please review the Netflix Gift Card and Balance Terms.

If you see this message, it indicates that you are trying to redeem a gift card on an account that is paid for by someone else.

You can create a separate account if you would like to pay for Netflix with a gift card.

If you see this message, gift cards can't be redeemed with your current plan. To redeem your gift card, take these steps:

  1. Go to netflix.com/account.

  2. Select Change Plan and choose your preferred plan.

    • If you don't see the option to Change Plan, it's likely your previous gift card credit was fully used so your account has a payment hold. To change your plan, cancel your account, then rejoin Netflix by selecting a new plan and then redeeming your gift card.

  3. Go to netflix.com/redeem and try to redeem your gift card again.

If you think you're receiving this message in error, please contact us.

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