You can change which country's Amazon store your app uses, but the process depends on your device and your account location
Amazon's app does not have a single "change country" button. Instead, you switch countries by changing your account's registered address, your app's language and region settings, or both — and the steps differ between iPhone, Android, and web. If you are traveling or have moved, you may also need to update your payment method to match your new location, because Amazon blocks purchases from mismatched addresses for fraud prevention.
The fastest route is usually to change your account address first through the Amazon website, then refresh your app. Some users find they can also access a different country's store by changing their app's language and region settings alone, though this does not always work and may trigger account review if the address and location do not match.
Key Takeaways
- Changing your account's registered address through Amazon's website is the most reliable way to switch to a different country's store.
- Your payment method (credit card, debit card, or local payment option) must be registered to an address in the country whose store you want to use.
- After updating your address on the website, close and reopen your app to see the new country's store and product selection.
- Amazon may review your account if your address, payment method, and app location do not match, which can delay purchases.
- Some countries' stores are not available to all account types — you may need to create a new account registered in that country instead.
Changing your account address on the Amazon website
Log into your Amazon account on a web browser (not the app) and go to Account Settings. Select Your Addresses or Manage Addresses depending on your country's version. Delete or edit your current address to match the country you want to switch to — use a real street address in that country, not a P.O. box, because Amazon verifies addresses for fraud prevention.
After you save the new address, go to Your Account and check Login & Security to confirm your account email is current. Then close the Amazon app completely on your phone (not just minimize it) and reopen it. The app should now show you products and pricing from your new country's store.
If the app still shows your old country's store after 24 hours, sign out of the app, clear its cache (on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Amazon > Storage > Clear Cache; on iPhone, delete and reinstall the app), and sign back in.
Updating your payment method to match your new location
Amazon requires your payment method's registered address to match your account address. If you are switching countries, you will need a credit card, debit card, or local payment option (like a bank transfer in some European countries) that is registered to an address in your new country.
Go to Your Account > Your Payments > Manage Payment Methods on the website. Delete your old payment method and add a new one with the correct address. If you do not have a local payment method yet, you may need to open a bank account or use a service like Wise or Revolut that issues cards registered to your new address.
Do not try to use a payment method from your old country with a new account address — Amazon's fraud system will flag the mismatch and may suspend your account or block your purchase.
Changing language and region settings on your phone
Some users report that changing the app's language and region settings alone can switch their store view, though this is less reliable than changing your account address. On iPhone: go to Settings > Amazon Shopping > Preferred Language and select the language of your new country. On Android: open the Amazon app, tap Menu (three horizontal lines) > Settings > Preferred Language.
This method works best if you are only traveling temporarily and do not want to change your account address permanently. However, if your app's region does not match your account's registered address, Amazon may restrict your purchases or ask you to verify your identity. For a permanent move, changing your account address is more reliable.
What to do if your country's store is not available
Not all countries have their own Amazon store, and some stores are not open to new account registrations. If you cannot find your country in the address dropdown, or if Amazon blocks you from changing to that country, you have two options: use a neighboring country's store that ships to you (check Amazon's shipping policy for your location), or create a new account registered in that country if you have a local address and payment method.
Creating a new account means you will lose access to your old account's order history, saved items, and Prime membership. Before you do this, contact Amazon Customer Service through the website to ask whether your country's store is available and whether your current account can be transferred. Some countries have restrictions on account transfers, and the answer depends on your specific situation.
Why Amazon might block or delay your country change
Amazon's fraud prevention system flags accounts where the registered address, payment method, and app location do not match. If you change your address but forget to update your payment method, or if you change your app's region without updating your account, Amazon may ask you to verify your identity before you can make a purchase.
This verification usually takes a few hours to a few days and involves confirming your phone number or email. In rare cases, if Amazon suspects account takeover, it may temporarily suspend your account. To avoid this, always update your address and payment method together, and wait 24 hours before making a large purchase after switching countries.
Switching back to your original country
If you are returning to your original country, repeat the same process: go to Account Settings > Your Addresses on the website, change your address back, update your payment method if needed, and close and reopen the app. Your order history and Prime membership will remain on your account regardless of which country's store you are using.
If you have made purchases in multiple countries and want to keep separate accounts for each, you can do that — but you will need a different email address for each account. Amazon does not allow one email address to be registered to multiple accounts, even if they are in different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my Prime membership if I change countries?
No. Your Prime membership stays on your account, but it may not cover shipping in your new country. For example, if you had Prime in the United States and switch to the UK store, you will need to pay for UK Prime separately. Check the new country's store to see what Prime benefits are available there.
Can I use a VPN to access a different country's Amazon store?
VPNs do not work reliably with Amazon because the app checks your account's registered address, not just your IP address. Amazon may also suspend your account if it detects VPN use combined with a mismatched address, because this looks like fraud. Change your account address instead.
What happens to my old orders if I switch countries?
Your order history stays on your account and remains visible no matter which country's store you are using. You can still track packages and contact seller support for old orders even after you switch.
Do I need to change my country if I am just traveling temporarily?
No. If you are traveling for less than a few months, you can keep your account in your home country and use the app normally — Amazon will ship to most countries. Only change your account address if you are moving permanently or plan to stay for several months.
Why does Amazon say my address is invalid when I try to change countries?
Amazon's address verification system is strict and rejects addresses that do not match the country's postal format exactly. Make sure you are using the correct postal code format for your new country, spell the street name and city exactly as they appear on official documents, and do not use abbreviations. If it still fails, try entering the address through the app instead of the website.