It's been rumoured for months however Netflix has lastly confirmed that UK customers should pay extra in the event that they share accounts. The streaming big has simply confirmed that anybody who has handed their password to family and friends will now must pay an additional £4.99 monthly in the event that they need to proceed watching exhibits corresponding to Drive to Survive and The Crown.

Netflix says it's going to start emailing prospects affected within the coming days however it seems that it's lastly the tip of sharing accounts without spending a dime.

Along with that further £4.99 payment - which is picked up by the invoice payer - there's additionally the choice to switch a consumer that's piggybacking on a foremost account with them then selecting up the usual month-to-month invoice.

Although £4.99 looks like a excessive worth to pay for sharing, it's cheaper than paying for a standalone account with that possibility costing at the least £6.99.

"A Netflix account is for use by one household. Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are – at home, on the go, on holiday – and take advantage of new features like Transfer Profile and Manage Access and Devices," Netflix defined.

"We recognise that our members have many entertainment choices. It’s why we continue to invest heavily in a wide variety of new films and TV programmes – so whatever your taste, mood or language and whoever you’re watching with, there’s always something satisfying to watch on Netflix."

Netflix hasn't confirmed when the extra fees will come into power however should you get an e-mail from the streaming big within the coming days then anticipate your month-to-month invoice to extend quickly.

If you are not sure you probably have shared your account with others there may be a simple approach to test.

Netflix says customers can evaluate which gadgets are signed in to their account and likewise signal out of gadgets that shouldn’t have entry.

Now can be an excellent time to contemplate altering your password as this may block individuals which will have had entry previously utilizing accounts.