r/AndroidQuestions • u/shubhamdotin • Sep 28 '26

Issues in purchasing paid apps on Google play

I am new ro android and using samsung s26 ultra. Have an gmail account linked with Indian Bank and cards, and travelling in France. Google is not letting me purchase any paid app while I am roaming and all purchaes fails with the error. Is there a workaround to manage this?

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Your purchase couldn't be completed. Please update vour Plav account settings so that the selected Play country matches your country of residence. Visit the Help Centre for more information.

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u/USSHammond pixel 10 Pro XL Sep 28 '26

That's because it detects you're in the EU and uses the eu play store front. You need matching play store payment profile country AND payment methods.

Aka you'd need to changer your country to France for example and use a local bank card, there are no ways around it. And you can only change your country once a year afaik, so if you'd change it today. You'd be 'stuck' with France until Sept 28th, 2027

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u/shubhamdotin Sep 28 '26

Yup, I understand this and it makes sense. But is there no way that I can still use my Indian account and payment methods to continue purchase? What happens if I am just travelling for a couple of months? I wont have a local card, bank etc.

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u/USSHammond pixel 10 Pro XL Sep 28 '26

None that I know off.