How to Change Country on Amazon (2025 Guide)

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Key Takeaways:

Why change your Amazon country?: Switching countries unlocks regional deals, local currency, Prime libraries, and easier gifts abroad when traveling, studying, or relocating.
Know before you switch: Region changes alter language, shipping, prices, taxes, and digital rights. Gift cards and order history may differ. You can’t switch endlessly.
Browsing vs account transfer: Browsing other regions is temporary for price checks. Transferring an Amazon account moves billing, Prime eligibility, and digital content for relocation.
Change country in the Amazon app: On iPhone or iPad, Profile, tap flag, choose country. On Android, Profile, tap flag, select region, confirm.
Official move and precautions: Update country and billing address, wait 24 hours, then update payments. Prime and digital libraries can change or vanish after transfer.

Ever tried to grab a amazing Amazon deal from another country, only to hit a “not available in your region” message? Changing your Amazon country settings helps you shop in local currency, access regional products, and enjoy content tailored to your location.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to switch your Amazon country on iPhone, Android, or desktop, what changes after you switch, and a few tips to make the process smooth and hassle-free.

Table of Contents

Why You Might Want to Change Your Amazon Country?
Things to Know Before You Switch
Browsing Another Amazon Region vs. Transferring Your Account
How to Change Country on the Amazon App (iPhone or iPad)
How to Change Country on the Amazon Android App
How to Change Amazon Country Using a Web Browser
Moving countries For Real?
What Transfers With Your Account and What Doesn’t
For Amazon Sellers & Business Accounts
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Enjoy a Seamless Amazon Experience Across Countries

Why You Might Want to Change Your Amazon Country?

There are many reasons you might want to do this:

You’ve moved or are traveling abroad. Shopping locally simplifies delivery, taxes, and currency.
Get the best deals as prices and promotions differ by region.
Access region-exclusive items or digital content. Books, apps, and Prime Video catalogs vary by country.
Send gifts internationally. Setting the correct region can smooth out checkout and shipping.

Note VPNs won’t help here! Changing your Amazon country officially through settings is the only reliable way.

Things to Know Before You Switch

Changing your Amazon region affects nearly every part of your account. So, before you proceed, understand the changes:

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Language & Support: Your app language and help team may change.
Shipping & Delivery: Different carriers, prices, and delivery times. Some items might not ship to your new country at all.
Product Availability: Some products or digital titles disappear.
Gift Cards & Credits: Usually can’t be transferred so use them up first.
Wishlists & Order History: May reset or disappear.
Taxes & Customs: Import fees vary by country. Check your new country’s Amazon International Shipping policies before placing orders.
Change Frequency: Amazon limits how often you can switch (about once every few months).

Pro Tip: If you’re only abroad temporarily, just update your shipping address instead of fully changing your country.

Browsing Another Amazon Region vs. Transferring Your Account

Option	What It Does	Best For
Browsing another region	Lets you explore other Amazon stores (like Amazon.co.uk) without transferring your account.	Short-term browsing or price checks.
Transferring your account	Moves your billing address, payment methods, and digital content library.	Long-term relocations.

How to Change Country on the Amazon App (iPhone or iPad)

Open the Amazon App on your device.
Tap the You tab (it looks like a person) at the bottom of the screen.
Look for the flag icon at the top-right. Tap it!
Choose the Country/Region option and pick your new country from the list.
You may now change the app language from the Language tab.
If you see a currency option, select your preference.
Hit Done—and voilà!

Your app might refresh and show you new deals, languages, or featured products. If everything suddenly switches to a language you don’t speak, repeat the steps above and change the language back.

How to Change Country on the Amazon Android App

Officially, you can’t change the default country on your Amazon mobile app. When you choose a different Amazon store, it will redirect you to that country-specific store via your mobile browser.

Open the Amazon App and log in.
Tap the You tab.
Select your country’s flag icon from the top right corner.
Scroll down and pick a region to explore.
Confirm your choice by tapping Continue.

If you only want to chance Amazon store language, you will find it in the same menu. Can’t find the menu? Update the app or clear cache on your device.

How to Change Amazon Country Using a Web Browser

Head to Amazon.com or your local Amazon site.
Move your cursor over the flag icon next to the search bar.
It will open a drop-down. Click on Change country/region to pick your new country.
Now, click the country name and pick a region then hit Go to Website. It will open a new tab for that Amazon store.

Moving countries For Real?

To officially transfer your account:

Go to the You tab, scroll down and tap See all next to Your Account.
Here, scroll to the Account settings and select Devices.
Move to the Preferences tab.
Tap the down arrow next to Country/Region Settings and hit Change.
Enter your new country and billing address.
Follow the prompts to finish up.

It may takes up to 24 hours to apply the changes. After your account switches successfully, update your billing info and payment methods right away for smooth shopping.

What Transfers With Your Account and What Doesn’t

Transfers With You	Does NOT Transfer
Kindle Books, Audible Audiobooks, Amazon Music	Amazon Subscriptions like Prime, Music Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, Kids, Kids+, Newsstand and Magazines, Luna
Prime Video	Rented or Purchased Prime Video Titles
Apps & games from the Amazon Appstore	Order history, wishlists, shopping cart
Amazon Drive Files	Household & Family Library profiles
	1-click payment methods and billing information
	Gift card balances & promo credits

Pro Tip Back up anything important and cancel subscriptions before you switch. Once the account transfers, sign up again from the new Amazon store.

For Amazon Sellers & Business Accounts

If you’re a seller:

Use Amazon Seller Central to manage multiple marketplaces.
Verify tax compliance for your new country.
Some tools and reports are region-specific so review them before switching.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Problem	Fix
Country option missing	Update app or reinstall. Search Country in settings.
Error when saving new country	Make sure billing address and payment method match. You must not have any open orders or active subscriptions tied to your old country,
Payment method not accepted	Add a new payment method that’s valid in your new country.
Lost digital content	Some items are region-locked. Check new store and re-download if available.
Language not updating	Change manually from the Country & Language settings then restart app.
Greyed-out country option	You may have switched too recently so wait a few months.

Still stuck? Contact Amazon Support. They’ll verify your account and help manually complete the transfer.

Enjoy a Seamless Amazon Experience Across Countries

Switching your Amazon country can open up a world of new shopping, streaming, and gifting possibilities. Always double-check what will and won’t transfer, update your info, and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck.

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FAQs

Can I switch back to my original Amazon country after changing?

Yes, as long as you have an active billing address in your original country. Amazon limits how frequently you can change countries, typically to once every few months.

How often am I allowed to change my Amazon country?

Amazon restricts country changes to about once every few months to maintain account security and stability.

Will I lose my Amazon Prime benefits or digital content when I change countries?

Some Prime benefits and digital content are region-specific. While many memberships and purchases may transfer, the available catalog and perks can change. You may need to re-subscribe or repurchase some content in your new region.

Can I have Amazon accounts in multiple countries?

Yes, but purchases, order history, and Prime benefits do not sync between accounts. You’ll need to log out and back in to switch.

Does changing my language settings on Amazon also change my country?

No. Language and country are separate settings.

Can I use a VPN to change my Amazon country?

No. A VPN does not update your official Amazon country settings. Use Amazon’s official process to switch countries.

Should I change my country if I’m just traveling temporarily?

For short trips, it’s usually best not to change your Amazon country. Update your shipping address instead. Changing country is best for longer stays or permanent moves.

Why can’t I find the option to change my country in the app?

Make sure your app is updated. If the option is missing, search for “country” in the app or use a web browser to access your account settings.

What should I do if I run into issues or error messages when changing countries?

Check that your billing address and payment method match your new country, clear any pending orders, and ensure subscriptions are compatible. If issues persist, contact Amazon Support.

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