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Change of country region

I am trying to change region/ country in settings but the system is asking me to input credit card details despite the fact that I’ve selected none in the Apple account. How can I change it in settings . Main issue can not download apps as the system thinks I’m in a different country

Posted on Aug 22, 2022 12:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 22, 2022 12:51 AM

You may have selected None for the existing country but get a payment method for your new country or region.


What to do before you change your country or region


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Aug 22, 2022 12:51 AM in response to roma73

You may have selected None for the existing country but get a payment method for your new country or region.


What to do before you change your country or region


Aug 22, 2022 12:48 AM in response to roma73

roma73 wrote:

Main issue can not download apps as the system thinks I’m in a different country

All apps are not available in all countries.


There are three things to Check


  1. Country of your Apple ID: Log into https://appleid.apple.com with your Apple ID credentials (COUNTRY / REGION)
  2. Language Region : Settings > General > Language & Region > Region (COUNTRY)


Aug 22, 2022 12:48 AM in response to roma73

roma73 wrote:

I’ve selected none in the Apple account.

If you can't choose None as a payment method only if...


  1. If you have an unpaid balance or payment due
  2. If you have a subscription that automatically renews
  3. If you're using the iTunes Store or App Store for the first time
  4. If you are not in the country or region you’re creating an Apple ID for
  5. If you changed your country or region
  6. If you're a part of Family Sharing


Change of country region

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