How to Change Your Amazon Country

If you’re new to Amazon or frequently travel, you may want to change the country or region on your account to access different products or services. Amazon allows users to shop across different countries, making it easy to switch regions when needed. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to change your Amazon country or region.

How to Change Country/Region on the Amazon Website
You can shop from a different country without modifying your Amazon account settings. Here’s how to temporarily change your country/region on the Amazon website:

1. Open your web browser and go to the Amazon website.
2. Below the search bar, click the country/language drop-down menu.
3. From the options, select Change Country/Region.
4. On the next screen, select your desired country/region from the drop-down menu.

This is a temporary switch. If you want to make the change permanent, follow the next method.

How to Permanently Change Your Amazon Account Country
If you’ve moved to a new country, it’s a good idea to update your billing information and make the country change permanent. This way, you won’t need to manually enter your billing details each time you shop. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Amazon website and sign in to your account.
2. Click on Account & Lists and select Manage your content & devices.
3. On the Manage Your Content & Devices page, go to the Preferences tab.
4. Under Preferences, find Country/Region Settings and click on it.
5. Click the Change button next to your current country.
6. Update your billing information, select your new country from the drop-down menu, and click Update.

How to Change Country on the Amazon App
If you prefer shopping on the go, you can change the country/region through the Amazon app. Here’s how:

1. Open the Amazon app on your Android or iPhone.
2. Tap the hamburger menu (three lines) in the top-right corner.
3. Scroll down and expand the Settings menu.
4. Select Country & Language.
5. Tap on Country/Region and choose your new country. Don’t forget to update the language as well.
6. Tap Done to save the changes.

How to Change Country on Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service, offers content based on your country’s licensing agreements. If you want access to content from a different country, you’ll need to change your Amazon account’s country. To do this:

1. Follow the steps listed above to change your Amazon account country.
2. Once the change is made, your Amazon Prime and Prime Video accounts will be transferred to the new country.

Using a VPN to Change Amazon Prime Video Country
One of the easiest ways to access country-specific content on Amazon Prime Video is by using a VPN. However, be cautious as Amazon can detect and block many VPN services. Here’s how to do it:

1. Choose a reliable VPN service like NordVPN or ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to a VPN server in the country you want to access.
3. Clear your browser’s cache before logging into Amazon Prime Video.
4. After clearing the cache, open Prime Video and sign in. You’ll now have access to content available in the selected country.

How to Avoid Country Mismatch Errors
To avoid any potential issues when changing countries on Amazon, keep the following in mind:

– Make sure your default address is updated to match your current country.
– Set your new address as the default under Your Addresses > Set as Default.
– Avoid using a VPN or proxy when visiting the Amazon website or making purchases.
– After changing your country, remember to update the language settings on Amazon as well.

By following these steps, you can easily manage your Amazon account settings and ensure you have access to the correct content and services based on your location. Learn More