How to change your Samsung account country or region

Learn how to update your Samsung account's country or region settings using a computer or mobile browser, understand restrictions, and avoid common issues with Galaxy devices.

You can change your Samsung account's country or region to match your current location, but there are important restrictions and limitations to consider. Follow the steps below to make the change successfully.

1. Why do I need to change my Samsung account country or region?

Changing your Samsung account's country or region ensures you receive localized services, access region-specific content, and comply with local regulations. This setting affects services like Samsung Pay, Galaxy Store, and SmartThings availability.

- Region-specific services (e.g., Samsung Pay) may not work if your account country doesn't match your location.

- Some content, apps, or features are only available in specific regions.

- Localized support and warranty services depend on your account's region setting.

2. How to change your Samsung account country or region

Currently, you can only change your Samsung account's country or region via a web browser on your computer or mobile device. Here's how:

1. Open your preferred web browser and go to account.samsung.com.
2. Sign in to your Samsung account using your credentials.
3. Click on Profile in the top-right corner.
4. Scroll down and select Edit personal information.
5. Click on Country or region and choose your desired location.
6. Review the information displayed, check the confirmation box, and click Change.

3. What happens after changing your Samsung account country or region?

After updating your account's country or region, the following changes will occur:

- All devices linked to your Samsung account will be signed out and require re-authentication.

- Certain services (e.g., SmartThings, Samsung Pay) may become unavailable until the new region is fully applied.

- Your purchase history will only display transactions made under the new region setting.

4. When can I change my Samsung account country or region again?

Once you change your Samsung account's country or region, you must wait 180 days (approximately 6 months) before making another change. This restriction applies even if you want to revert to your original region.

5. Supported Samsung Galaxy devices

This process works for all Samsung Galaxy devices, including:

- Galaxy S24, S25, and S26 series

- Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series

- Galaxy A series devices

6. Additional things to check before changing your country or region

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

1. You have a stable internet connection to complete the process.
2. You're aware of service limitations in your new region (e.g., Samsung Pay availability).
3. You've backed up important data on linked devices, as they'll be signed out.

7. Related Samsung support topics

• How to manage Samsung account settings on Galaxy devices

• Troubleshooting Samsung account login issues

• How to access Samsung account purchase history