Netflix is making changes to its billing system for users who have been paying through iTunes. The company is removing access to iTunes billing for those on the basic plan, requiring them to pay directly using a credit or debit card. This move comes after Netflix stopped allowing new customers to sign up for in-app subscriptions on Apple devices in 2018. While existing users were allowed to keep their payment method, the company has now decided to transition them to direct billing. This change means that users will no longer be able to enjoy the discounted rates they may have been receiving through iTunes.
Last year, Netflix discontinued its $10 basic plan in the US and the UK, which was previously the cheapest ad-free option in those regions. This decision has affected users who were still benefiting from the grandfathered pricing, resulting in an increase in their subscription costs.
2024-02-27 00:53:05
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