How do you change the currency on Amazon?
When shopping on Amazon, it is important to have the currency displayed in a currency that is familiar to you. By default, Amazon displays prices in the currency of the country you are browsing from. However, changing the currency on Amazon is a relatively simple process. Follow the steps below to change the currency on Amazon:
1. Go to the Amazon homepage.
2. At the top-right corner of the page, hover over the “Accounts & Lists” tab.
3. A drop-down menu will appear. Click on the “Your Account” option.
4. You will be redirected to your Amazon account page. Scroll down to the “Settings” section.
5. Under the “Settings” section, click on the “Currency Preferences” link.
6. On the “Currency Preferences” page, you will see a drop-down menu with a list of available currencies.
7. Select your desired currency from the list.
8. Click on the “Save Changes” button to update your currency preference.
And that’s it! Your currency preference on Amazon has now been changed. All the prices displayed on the website will now be in your selected currency.
Now, let’s address some commonly asked questions related to changing the currency on Amazon:
FAQs
1. Can I change the currency on Amazon if I’m browsing from a different country?
Yes, Amazon automatically detects your location and displays prices in the currency of that country, but you can easily change it to your preferred currency through the currency preferences settings.
2. Will changing the currency affect my shipping options?
No, changing the currency preference does not impact your shipping options. It solely affects the currency in which the prices are displayed.
3. Can I switch back to my original currency after changing it?
Absolutely! You can change your currency preference on Amazon at any time by following the same process mentioned above.
4. Will my previous orders change to the newly selected currency?
No, your previous orders will remain in the currency they were originally placed with. Changing the currency preference only affects the prices displayed going forward.
5. Can I see prices in multiple currencies at the same time?
No, Amazon only allows you to select one currency at a time. However, you can switch between currencies as often as you like.
6. Can I change the currency on the Amazon mobile app?
Yes, you can change the currency on the Amazon mobile app by accessing your account settings and following the same steps mentioned earlier.
7. Will changing the currency preference affect my Amazon Prime membership?
No, changing the currency preference does not impact your Amazon Prime membership. The currency displayed is solely for pricing purposes.
8. Can I change the currency on Amazon without an account?
No, you need to have an Amazon account to change your currency preference. Creating an account is free and only takes a few minutes.
9. Are there any additional fees or charges for changing the currency?
No, changing the currency preference on Amazon is free of charge. However, be aware that your bank or credit card provider may apply currency conversion fees.
10. Is it possible to set different currencies for different family members on a shared Amazon account?
No, Amazon only allows one currency preference per account. All family members on a shared account will see prices in the same selected currency.
11. Will changing the currency preference affect Amazon marketplace sellers?
No, changing the currency preference only affects the currency in which the prices are displayed. Marketplace sellers set their own prices, which may still appear in their preferred currency.
12. Can I change the currency preference for Amazon Music, Amazon Video, or other Amazon services?
No, the currency preferences settings apply only to the Amazon retail website. Currency preferences for other Amazon services may vary.