How to Pay for Netflix with M-PESA

This archive report was first published on 28 December 2019.

Netflix has not introduced a direct way to pay with M-PESA, but you can use PayPal linked to your M-PESA account. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to pay for Netflix from your M-PESA account.

Published on December 28, 2019, this article explains the process of paying for Netflix using M-PESA through PayPal.

1. Open a PayPal account here.
2. Ensure your PayPal account name matches your M-PESA registration name exactly.
3. Link your PayPal account to your M-PESA account here.
4. Deposit cash from your M-PESA to your PayPal account using the link above.
5. Open a Netflix account here.
6. When adding a payment option, choose Pay with PayPal.
7. Link your PayPal account to your Netflix account.
8. Now you can pay for Netflix using your M-PESA account.

Each month, you'll need to add an amount to your PayPal account for Netflix to automatically deduct the cash. Alternatively, you can link your debit card to your PayPal account for seamless payments.

Netflix may introduce a direct M-PESA payment method in the future, similar to the Google Play Store's M-PESA Xpress or an M-PESA paybill number.