What you can still do with an existing code
A Netflix code bought earlier stays redeemable at netflix.com/redeem, even where the card is no longer sold. Netflix states that gift cards do not expire, so there is no window within which you must redeem. The credit lands on your Netflix account and is used automatically for the monthly charge until it runs out. The card only covers a Netflix streaming subscription and cannot be reloaded.
Alternatives that give the same gift
If you want to give someone a streaming subscription, there are two routes. Google Play credit covers a subscription billed through Google Play in many cases. Or pick a different streaming brand that does still sell cards, such as Disney+, Videoland or a music service.
What to watch out for
App store credit only covers a subscription if it is genuinely billed through that store, not when the recipient pays Netflix directly. Check that before buying, or pick a brand-neutral gift card and let the recipient choose.
Frequently asked questions
- Does my old Netflix code expire?
- No. Netflix states that gift cards do not expire, so an old code stays redeemable at netflix.com/redeem. The card only covers a Netflix streaming subscription, and the card currency must match the currency Netflix bills you in.
- Can I pay for Netflix with Google Play credit?
- Only if the subscription is billed through Google Play. If the recipient pays Netflix directly, app store credit will not apply.