How To Change Your Region In Google PlayStore?
To change your region in the Google Play Store, follow these steps:
Desktop Step-by-Step:
- Open a browser and go to
pay.google.com
. - Sign in to your Google account if necessary.
- Go to Settings and select Payments profile.
- Click the pencil icon next to Country/Region.
- Choose "Create a new profile" and follow the on-screen instructions to set up a new payment profile.
- The first payment method must match the country or region of the new profile. You can add other payment methods from different countries after setting up the new profile.
- Once the payment profile has been set up, the Google Play Store will automatically update to the new country or region.
Android Device Step-by-Step:
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap the profile icon at the top right.
- Tap Settings and then choose General.
- Select Account and device preferences.
- Tap Country and profiles. If you are physically in the new country or using a VPN, you will see the option to select a different country.
- Select the country where you want to add an account, and follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method for that country.
- Keep in mind that the Google Play Store may take up to 48 hours to update your country or region.
Important Notes:
- Google allows only one country change per year.
- You may lose access to some apps, games, books, movies, or TV shows that aren't available in the new country.
- You cannot transfer your Google Play balance to a new country, and you will need a new payment method from the new country.
- If you use a VPN, ensure the server location matches the new country to avoid errors.
Please note that Google imposes these restrictions in part to comply with country-specific laws and restrictions. Changing your region may affect your access to some apps and content for legal or licensing reasons.