Modifying the Steam account store region must meet the conditions and follow the process. 1. The wallet balance needs to be 0, the last time the region has been changed for more than 3 months, and the payment method matches the new region; 2. Click “Update Store Country” on the account details page to make changes; 3. The balance can be purchased for low-priced games to be cleared, and the region changes frequently need to wait, and there is no matching payment for trial gift cards or virtual cards; 4. You can contact customer service to explain the situation and apply for assistance in changing the situation.
Adjusting the store region of a Steam account is actually not complicated, but many users will encounter some confusion when operating, such as payment method restrictions, region locks, etc. In fact, Steam has certain rules for regional modifications, which cannot be changed at any time, but as long as you understand the process and precautions, you can basically complete it smoothly.
1. The basic conditions for Steam to change the store area
Modifying the store country on a Steam account is not unconditional and is mainly affected by the following:
- Whether the wallet balance is 0: The account must have no balance, if so, it needs to be spent or transferred first.
- The time of the most recent regional modification: If you have recently changed your area, you will usually have to wait a certain amount of time before changing again (usually 3 months).
- Whether the payment method matches the new region: For example, if you want to change to a US store, you may need to bind a US payment card.
If you don’t meet these criteria, you’ll be prompted that you can’t change them.
2. How to change the store country/region in your Steam account
Modify the entrance of the store region on the account details page, as follows:
- Log in to the Steam client or web page, click on your account name in the upper right corner, and select “Account Details”.
- On the account details page, find the “Store and library country” item.
- Click the “Update Store Country” button.
- Select the new region you want, and you may be prompted with restrictions for your current operation.
- If you meet the criteria, click Confirm changes, otherwise you need to resolve the restrictions first.
Sometimes this page says “Cannot be changed”, which means that you are not currently eligible for editing.
3. Common problems and countermeasures when changing regions
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What if I still have a balance in my wallet?
You can buy a low-priced game or DLC to empty your balance, or use your balance to buy gift cards. -
What if you prompt “You recently changed your region”?
This situation can only be done after waiting for a while (usually 3 months) before trying. -
What should I do if I don’t have a payment method in the corresponding region?
Try using a Steam gift card, PayPal, or a virtual credit card. Some users will also use their friends’ payment methods to complete the binding. -
Will the game library change after changing the region?
No, the games you already have will still be downloadable and working, but the games and prices displayed on the store page will change depending on the new region.
4. Contact customer service to modify the region (under special circumstances)
If none of the above methods can complete the region change, you can try to contact Steam customer service. Although frequent region changes are not encouraged, in some special cases, such as when you do move to a new country, customer service may assist you in completing the change after providing proof of this.
The path to contact customer service is as follows:
- Open the Steam official website and go to the “Help” page.
- Click on “Steam Customer Service”.
- Select Issues related to store purchases, and then select Change store country.
- Follow the prompts to submit your application, stating your needs and reasons.
This method is not necessarily 100% successful, but it is worth a try.
Steam is not difficult to say about changing the store area, but it is not entirely simple. The key is to meet the conditions set by the system, especially in terms of payment methods and balances. The operation steps are actually very direct, but many people are stuck in the problem of “can’t be changed”, in fact, many times it’s just the wrong timing. Basically, that’s it, according to the process, it’s not a big problem.
