How to change your Google Play country

Important: After you initially set your Google Play country, you must wait at least 90 days before you can change it. You must also wait at least 90 days between each subsequent change to your Google Play country. In some cases, additional restrictions may apply.

Your Google Play country or region determines what content you find in the store and in apps. The apps, games, and other content in the store and in apps can vary by country or region.

• To set up a new country or region, you must be in that location and have a payment method from the new country or region.
• If you’re a member of a Google Family group, you can’t change your Google Play country or region.

When you change your Google Play country or region, you may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps.

Your Google Play balance is linked to your Google Play country. When you change your country or region, you can't use the Google Play balance from your old country or region in your new country or region.

Your balance remains linked to your old country. If you change your Google Play country back to your old country, you can use that balance again.

Your Google Play Points are linked to your Google Play country. When you change countries, you'll lose all points and your level won't carry over to your new country.

Your Google Play Pass subscription will continue to auto-renew. 

If Play Pass is available in your new country: Your access remains the same.

If Play Pass isn't available: You’ll still have access to apps installed on your device, but you won’t be able to browse or install additional Play Pass apps. Learn how to manage your Google Play Pass subscription.

Tip: Some apps aren't available in certain countries.

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Settings 👁 and then
   General 👁 and then
   Account and device preferences 👁 and then
   Country and profiles.
4. Tap the country where you want to add an account.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method for that country.

Tip: Your profile can take up to 48 hours to update.

You may not find this option if:

• You've changed your country or region within the last 90 days. In some cases, additional restrictions can apply.
• You aren’t currently located in a new country or region.
• You’re a member of Google Family.

Please update your Play account settings so that the selected Play country matches your country of residence.

If you’re currently traveling or if your Play country is correct but you’re still receiving this error, contact us.

• If you're a member of a Google Family, you can't change your Google Play country or region.
  • If you want to change your Google Play country or region, leave your Google Family group.
• If you're the Google Family manager of a Google Family group and need to change your Google Play country or region, delete your Google Family group.

1. Sign in to Google Pay.
2. At the top, click Settings.
3. Under "Payments profile," find "Country/Region."
   • This section displays your current Play country.
4. If it’s incorrect, create a new profile for your country.

Learn how to change your Google Play country.

Tip: If you recently changed your country, wait at least 48 hours for the change to take effect.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
2. At the top right, tap the Profile icon.
3. Tap Settings 👁 and then
    About 👁 and then
    Update Play Store.
   • The app will update or notify you that your version is up-to-date.

To uninstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. On your device's home or app screen, find the Google Play Store app.
2. Touch and hold the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
3. Tap App info.
4. At the top right, tap More 👁 Image
   👁 and then
   Uninstall updates.
5. Review the info and tap OK.

To reinstall Google Play Store app updates:

1. Open the Google Play Store app 👁 Google Play
   .
2. At the top right, tap the Profile picture.
3. Tap Settings 👁 and then
   About.
4. Under “Play Store version,” tap Update Play Store.

When you remove your account, some information is removed from your device. Make sure you back up any important information before you complete this step.

Learn how to remove and re-add your account.

Important:

• It's not recommended to clear Google Play services unless you've tried all other troubleshooting options.
• When you clear Google Play services data or storage, it may delete some information saved to your device. Information includes passwords, transit cards, COVID cards, and virtual payment cards saved to Google Pay.
• You may also need to reauthenticate your payment methods on Google Pay and sign back into your Google Account on all devices.

Re-enable password protection and parental controls.