Change Spotify location: change country, set "Spotify location," and change payment method

Are you typing "change Spotify location, " "Spotify change country," or "Spotify location"? Usually, it's for one of these reasons:

• You have moved and Spotify is blocking you ("use abroad").
• you want to access the correct catalog/prices for your country
• You need to change your Spotify payment method (expired card, new bank, new country).
• you see messages such as "Your country does not match the one set in your profile" or "payment method and country don't match"

In this guide, we provide a clear overview, with official steps and solutions to the most common issues.

Understanding “Spotify localization” (what Spotify really looks at)

When we talk about Spotify localization, we often mix up three things:

1. The country/region of your account
   This is a setting in your Spotify profile.
2. Your actual location (where you are physically)
   Spotify can detect where you are, particularly because certain features and rights are linked to specific countries.
3. The country of your payment method (if you have Premium)
   With Premium, Spotify may request a card/payment method issued in the selected country.

Spotify change country: what Spotify says (14-day rule)

Spotify states that you can use Spotify in another country/region for up to 14 days. To use it for longer, you must change the country/region in your account settings.

👉 This is typically what happens after a move or a long stay.

How to change your country/region on Spotify (official steps)

Step 1 — Go to “Edit Profile”

To change the country for your account, Spotify redirects you to the Edit profile page:

1. Log in to your Spotify account (account page)
2. Open Edit Profile
3. Scroll down to State or region
4. Select your new country and register

Important: the new country will only appear if you are actually in that country.

Spotify specifies that the new region is only displayed when you are actually there (physically).

Spotify Premium: why you are also being asked to change your payment method

If you have Premium and change countries, Spotify will indicate that you may need to update your payment method to one that is accepted/issued in your new country. Changes will take effect at the next billing cycle.

Spotify change payment method: how to do it

If your goal is simply to "change your Spotify payment method" (new card, PayPal, etc.):

1. Go to Update payment details
2. Enter your new payment method
3. Confirm the change

⚠️ Spotify also states that a small temporary authorization amount may appear to verify the card (and then disappear).

Common cases: problems + solutions

1) “Unable to change the country on Spotify”

Common causes:

• you are not physically in the target country (Spotify does not offer this)
• You have Premium and your payment method does not match the new country.
• you are editing from a device/app that does not display the option correctly

Solutions:

• Make the change from your web account page (profile).
• If you are a Premium member: update the payment method issued in the country.

2) “Your payment method and country do not match”

Spotify Community mentions that this type of error often stems from a mismatch between the country of the account and that of the payment method (or a payment-related issue).

Quick solutions:

• Check the country in your Spotify profile.
• Update the payment method with a compatible/locally issued method.

3) “I’m abroad and Spotify isn’t working anymore.”

If you are on the free plan, Spotify reminds you that use in another country is limited to 14 days, after which you must change the country of your account to continue.

Change your Spotify country without losing your playlists: good news

Changing the country/region in your account does not delete your playlists: they remain linked to your Spotify account. However, the availability of certain tracks may vary depending on the country (rights). Spotify regularly mentions this in support/community discussions about moving.

Bonus: Pay less for Spotify Premium (without any workarounds)

If you are changing your country or payment method, it is often because you are taking your Premium subscription seriously. And when you add up Spotify + Netflix + Disney+ + others... the bill quickly adds up.

The simplest solution (when provided by the service): share the cost of a multi-user subscription instead of paying for it yourself.

• Certain offers (e.g., multi-user packages) allow sharing within a defined framework.
• The joint subscription helps keep things organized: everyone pays their share, and you avoid oversights and manual transfers.

FAQ — Change Spotify location

How do I change countries on Spotify?

Go to your account → Edit profile → Country or region → select your country → save. Spotify specifies that the country will only appear if you are actually there.

Spotify: How long can you use your account abroad?

Spotify states that you can use Spotify in another country/region for up to 14 days. After that, you must change the country/region of your account.

How do I change my Spotify payment method?

Go to the "change payment details" page, enter a new payment method, and confirm.

Why does Spotify say that my country and payment method don't match?

This message often appears when the country of the Spotify account does not match the country of the payment method (or if there is a payment issue).

With Premium, do you have to change your payment method when you move to another country?

Spotify indicates that you may need to update your payment method to one that is accepted/issued in the new country.

Key points to remember

• “Change Spotify location” = mainly change the country/region of the account + sometimes change the payment method if you are a Premium user.
• Outside the United States, Spotify mentions a limit of approximately 14 days before you must change your country/region.
• If you receive a "country/payment don't match" error, check the country of the account and update the payment.