It follows a similar crackdown in other countries, including New Zealand, Spain, Portugal and Canada.
Users can choose to buy an 'extra member', transfer accounts - or cancel their membership. Read on to find out more about your options.
Why is Netflix charging me to share accounts?It is estimated that around 3.75 million subscribers - or a quarter of Netflix's UK subscribers, share their password, despite Netflix clearly stating that an account is 'for you and the people you live with'. Globally, it's estimated Netflix is being shared with over 100 million additional households.
The move is essentially an attempt to ensure that those who watch Netflix, are paying for their subscription.
Despite this, it is expected that many will seek to cancel their Netflix account rather than pay extra - 'cancel Netflix account' was a trending search term shortly after the announcement was made.
How much is Netflix charging to share my account?
An email stating that 'Your Netflix account is for you and the people you live with – your household' is being sent out to impacted subscribers, explaining next steps.
Netflix has introduced two options for those who share accounts with different households.
Transfer a profile:Buy an extra member:Weigh up your options carefully if you want to keep Netflix. For example, it costs the same amount to have an extra household on a Standard or Premium plan that includes advert-free streaming as it does to take out a 'Standard with adverts' plan separately. On Premium, you also get Ultra HD on any additional households.
How do I cancel my Netflix account?
If you don't want to pay extra for an additional household, or have decided you can no longer justify the cost of a Netflix subscription yourself, it's easy to cancel.
Log in to your Netflix account - either online or on the mobile app. Click the drop down menu at the top right of the screen, select Account, and choose 'Cancel Membership'.
If you cancel in the middle of a billing period, you'll still be able to access Netflix until that period ends.
If you wish to resume your subscription at a later date, bear in mind that your account profile - including recommendations and ratings, will expire 10 months after you account closes, so after this period, you'll start from scratch.
Are there cheaper ways to get a Netflix subscription?
Though Netflix itself doesn't offer free trials, you'll often find a trial included in mobile, broadband and broadband and TV contracts.
You may also be able to get Netflix for less as part of a bundle, for example Sky TV customers can currently get Sky TV with Netflix for £23 per month (usually £28).
EE mobile customers can also get Netflix as an Inclusive Extra on certain contracts.
Is it time to switch to a different streaming service?Netflix isn't short of rivals, and each streaming service offers its pros and cons.
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