In this article, we guide you step by step on how to change the country in Play Store and how to change the payment method according to your location. Also, there are a few limitations to changing countries. To learn all details, read this post till the end.
Precautions:
Before changing the country in your Google Play Store, it is important to keep a few things in mind. Here are some precautions to take:
Make sure you have a valid payment method for the new country. Google Play Store only accepts payment methods that are issued in the country you want to change to.Be aware of any differences in the availability of apps and content in the new country. Some apps and content may not be available in the new country or may have different prices.Consider the impact on any subscriptions or in-app purchases you have. Changing the country in Google Play Store may affect your subscriptions and in-app purchases, and you may lose access to some of the content you have purchased.Be aware of any potential legal issues. Some apps and content may not be available in certain countries due to legal restrictions. Make sure you are not violating any laws by changing the country in Google Play Store.
Change Country In Play Store
You must create a new Google account and associate it with the new country to change the country in the Google Play Store account. Once you have created the new account, proceed with the steps below.
Desktop:
After creating a new profile, you will need to set up a new payment method that is associated with your new location. You can do this by adding a new payment method to your account or by using a different account altogether. Once you have made the necessary changes to your payment method, the Google Play Store will automatically update your location to reflect your new billing address. Play Store might take up to 48 hours to update your new country.
Android:
Note: Google will only display countries that are connected to your current IP address.
What to do when you can’t change the country in the Play Store
If you are unable to change the country in the Google Play Store after switching to a new country, it may prevent you from accessing certain apps or content that is only available in your previous country. It may also prevent you from making purchases or using certain features in the Play Store. You can try the following fixes to resolve the issue.
1. Check Limitations
There are several policies implemented by Google for changing the country in the Play Store. If you are violating any of them, you will not be able to change the country.
2. Clear Play Store’s Cache
If you can’t change the country in Play Store, try clearing the cache and data. Your previous country’s information could be stored in the cache. This information needs to be cleared to make the change. You can do so by following the steps below.
How To Create a New Payment Profile?
How To Add a Payment Method?
To use the newly created profile, you have to add a payment method. Here is how to do so. Hopefully, the new country will show up in Countries and Profiles. If you are still facing the issue, then you must delete your current and old profiles.
How To Get Old Payment Profile Deleted?
To delete an old payment profile, first, you have to switch to your existing payment profile and then follow the steps below.
Contact Google Support
If you are still unable to change the country in the Play Store, contact Google support for assistance. Google support team can help you troubleshoot the issue and provide further guidance on how to fix it.
