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[8bitreverie]

Hello!

I've used Spotify for a long time in my home country (Scotland), but I've recently moved to Chile to study for a few months. I understand the software uses your IP address, completely ignoring your profile info (country and postcode). Now, I do not want to upgrade to premium since the adverts are not only tolerable, but actually quite interesting most of the time (I usually get ads about tech and career options, which I really appreciate).

 - Are there any options available to keep my place of residence unchanged for a few months, aside from using a VPN?
 - If I try premium using my UK card details, and then cancel the subscription after the free trial, would my card information be enough to continue using the free service with my UK address?

Thank you very much for your help. Cheers!
Andy

[carl_harris · Accepted solution]

Hey Andy, 

Welcome to the community and I hope your studies are going well in Chile 🙂 

If you’re leaving the country temporarily, you can take Spotify with you.  However, for licensing reasons, the amount of time you can be out of the country before Spotify needs to know varies depending on if you’re Free or Premium. 

Free subscribers can use Spotify in a different country for up to 14 days. If you’re abroad for more than 14 days, you need to upgrade to Premium or change your country settings to continue enjoying your music (see steps below).

1. Log in to your Account page. 
2. Click EDIT PROFILE. 
3. Scroll down to Country and select your new country from the dropdown list.
   Note: Only the country of your current location will be displayed.
4. Click SAVE PROFILE.

Note: Availability of music differs between countries.

Premium subscribers can use Spotify anywhere in the world for as long as they like.

However, for licencing reasons, you need to update your account if you move to another country:

1. Log in to your Account page.
2. Select Subscription in the menu on the left. 
3. Click UPDATE DETAILS. 
4. Click ‘…’ for more options.
   
5. Click Change Country and select the country you wish to move the account to.
6. Select a payment method issued in the new country.
7. Confirm the change by clicking CHANGE PAYMENT DETAILS.
   The new payment method and country settings will be in effect from your next payment date.

Note: Availability of music differs between countries. 

I hope this helps 🙂

Carl

[8bitreverie · Accepted solution]

I see, then I guess I'll have to upgrade to premium since the Chilean ads are driving me crazy. I can always cancel once I move back home. Thank you for taking the time to reply, Carl.

Cheers!