Netflix has stopped allowing existing subscribers in some countries to pay for their subscriptions through Apple’s App Store billing system. This change applies only to users who originally signed up for the streaming service through the iPhone or iPad app and have continued paying through in-app purchases since 2018.
No more paying Netflix through Apple’s App Store
Back in 2018, Netflix stopped offering new subscriptions through the App Store due to the 15% fee Apple charges on in-app purchases. Existing subscribers, however, were grandfathered in, allowing them to continue using their original payment method.
Now, the streaming platform is requiring these existing subscribers to switch to a new payment method, directly through Netflix, to continue their subscriptions. The ongoing dispute between the streaming service and Apple over App Store fees likely prompted this unannounced change.
The specific countries affected by this policy change are unclear at this time. However, the update appearing on the U.S. Netflix support site suggests it may initially apply to American subscribers. It’s important to note that this change doesn’t affect users who already subscribed to the streaming service outside the App Store or those who have since switched their payment method to a non-App Store option.
While the number of users impacted by this change remains unknown, it highlights the ongoing tension between app developers and Apple regarding App Store fees. For more news like this, stay tuned to us at Adam Lobo TV.
Source: Netflix
