Can I pay for Netflix with Bancontact in Belgium?

Yes. Netflix accepts Bancontact in Belgium for the initial subscription payment on netflix.com/be. After your first month, billing automatically converts to SEPA Direct Debit using the account details from your Bancontact authentication. Alternatively, you can buy a Netflix gift card from Startselect, KaartDirect, or Dundle using Bancontact and redeem the code at netflix.com/be-en/redeem. The gift card route avoids automatic recurring billing entirely.

How do I pay with Bancontact on Netflix.com?

Go to netflix.com/be-en and start a new subscription. Choose your plan, enter your email and password, and select Bancontact on the payment page. A QR code appears on desktop: scan it with your banking app (KBC, BNP Paribas Fortis, Belfius, ING, or Payconiq). On mobile, you are redirected to your bank app to confirm. Your account activates as soon as the payment clears.

Are there any fees for paying Netflix with Bancontact?

There are no consumer fees. Bancontact is free for cardholders. Netflix does not add a surcharge for Bancontact payments. If you buy a Netflix gift card at Startselect, KaartDirect, or Dundle, the card is sold at face value with no service charge: a 25 euro gift card gives you exactly 25 euro of Netflix credit. Check the reseller checkout page to confirm the final price before purchasing.

Is Bancontact available for Netflix outside Belgium?

No. Bancontact is a Belgian payment network and is only available to holders of Belgian bank accounts. It is not accepted in the Netherlands, France, Germany, or Switzerland. Dutch users can pay for Netflix with iDEAL. French users can pay by credit card or PayPal. Only Belgian residents with Belgian bank accounts can use Bancontact to pay for Netflix subscriptions.

What happens when my Netflix gift card balance runs out?

When your balance is exhausted, Netflix pauses your account and you lose access until you add credit or a new payment method. Netflix does not automatically charge another payment method unless you have one on file. To avoid interruptions, buy another gift card from Startselect, KaartDirect, or Dundle using Bancontact and redeem it at netflix.com/be-en/redeem before the current balance is fully spent.

Can I use Bancontact to subscribe to Netflix through the App Store or Google Play?

No. Subscribing through the Apple App Store or Google Play routes billing through Apple or Google, not through Netflix own checkout. Bancontact is not available in those flows, and App Store or Google Play subscriptions tend to cost more due to platform fees. Go to netflix.com/be directly in a browser to use Bancontact and get the standard Netflix pricing.

Which Belgian resellers sell Netflix gift cards that accept Bancontact?

Startselect, KaartDirect, and Dundle all sell Netflix Belgium gift cards and accept Bancontact at checkout. KaartDirect offers the lowest denomination at 15 euro, which covers more than one month at the basic plan. Startselect and Dundle start at 25 euro. All three deliver codes instantly by email. beCHARGE (becharge.be) is another Belgian reseller that also accepts Bancontact for Netflix gift cards.

Pay for Netflix with Bancontact in Belgium

How Bancontact Works for Netflix Payments

Bancontact is Belgium's primary online payment network, accounting for over 2.5 billion transactions in 2024 (Bancontact, 2025). Netflix accepts it in two ways: directly at checkout on netflix.com/be for the initial payment, and indirectly through Netflix gift cards purchased with Bancontact from Belgian resellers.

For the direct route, Bancontact appears alongside Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal when you sign up on netflix.com/be. Your first payment is processed via Bancontact: you scan a QR code with your bank's app (KBC, BNP Paribas Fortis, Belfius, ING, or Payconiq). From the second billing cycle onward, Netflix automatically switches to SEPA Direct Debit using the IBAN linked to your Bancontact account. Your ongoing debits will appear as SEPA transactions rather than as Bancontact on your bank statement.

For the gift card route, resellers like Startselect, KaartDirect, and Dundle sell Netflix Belgium gift cards starting at €15. You pay with Bancontact, get a code by email, and redeem it at netflix.com/be-en/redeem. This method suits anyone who wants to pay without setting up automatic recurring billing.

Subscribing through the Apple App Store or Google Play does not support Bancontact. Open netflix.com/be directly in a browser to access Bancontact at checkout.

Step-by-Step: Paying for Netflix with Bancontact

Step 1: Choose the Direct or Gift Card Route

If you want automatic monthly billing, go to netflix.com/be-en, pick your plan, and select Bancontact on the payment screen. Complete the QR code scan in your banking app to activate your subscription. Ongoing billing converts to SEPA Direct Debit from the second month. If you prefer to pay manually without storing bank details with Netflix, follow Steps 2 and 3 instead.

Step 2: Buy a Netflix Gift Card with Bancontact

Go to Startselect, KaartDirect, or Dundle and select a Netflix Belgium gift card. KaartDirect offers denominations from €15; Startselect and Dundle start at €25. At checkout, select Bancontact. On desktop, scan the QR code with your bank app; on mobile, confirm the payment in your banking app. The code arrives by email within minutes.

Step 3: Redeem the Gift Card on Netflix

Go to netflix.com/be-en/redeem and sign in (or create a new account). Enter the code from your email. Netflix applies the full value to your account balance, which is consumed automatically each billing cycle until exhausted. Unused balance rolls over to the next month.

Step 4: Confirm Your Plan and Pricing

Belgian Netflix plans as of November 2025: Standard costs €10.99/month (1 screen, HD), Standard costs €16.99/month (2 screens, Full HD), and Premium costs €21.99/month (4 screens, 4K) (Netflix, 2025). An ad-supported tier is not yet available in Belgium and is expected to launch in 2027 (Brussels Times, 2025).

Fees, Limits, and Availability

Bancontact carries no consumer fees. Startselect, KaartDirect, and Dundle sell Netflix gift cards at face value with no added surcharge. The direct Netflix.com route also has no payment method fee.

Bancontact is available to all Belgian residents across Flanders, Wallonia, and the Brussels-Capital Region. It is not available in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. If you are outside Belgium, Bancontact cannot be used: consider PayPal, iDEAL (Netherlands), or a credit card instead.

Netflix gift card balances do not auto-renew. When the balance runs out, Netflix pauses your account. Top up before the balance is fully consumed to avoid a lapse in access.