Following on from a thread I created 3 years ago here, this is an updated guide to buying digital games from other regions at a MUCH lower cost than from the UK store.
This does not involve changing ANY settings on your Xbox, can all be done online & is safe to use (no bans, infractions etc).
Buying with cards seemed to have been stopped around 2 years ago now, but after a few of us have tested today, this now appears to be working once again, but with a few small updates.
Step1 - Find a game/DLC you wish to purchase via the digital games comparison website (https://xbox-store-checker.com/en/).
Step 2 - Click the link to take you to the Microsoft Store. of the country in which the game is cheapest.
Step 3 - Ensure you are logged in. If the store takes you to the UK store, in the bottom left of the screen will be a clickable link stating \"United Kingdom\". Click this, then select the store you wish to purchase from.
Step 4 - Click on buy game & then proceed to enter payment details. It is advisable to use Goolge Chrome for this task in order to translate the page into English.
The following cards have been tested as working for this step, please let me know if you have success & what card you have used and I will update the list:
FX Credit Card Monzo Revolut - NOT WORKING
Step 5 - Ensure the address details are from an address within the country. A university, UNICEF or McDonalds are easy to find.
Step 6 - Before you click Proceed, turn on your VPN & ensure it is set to the country you are purchasing from. I use VPN Unlimited, but any should work if they have a server in the country you are purchasing from.
Step 7 - Click Proceed & your purchase will go through.
Step 8 - Turn on Xbox and your game should download. If it doesn't, it will be in your games list to select to download.
Step 9 - Enjoy your cheap games
If this doesn't work for you, try this method","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35192897","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maverick_TF"},"datePublished":"2018-09-13T13:32:50.000Z","text":"
Good riddance if you talk to game retailers. They were losing business to …Good riddance if you talk to game retailers. They were losing business to these fraudelent purchases.
New method revealed. Not going to post separate deal as associated to this amazing thread!
I think because revolut is now MasterCard it works"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35352309","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-09-25T11:46:38.000Z","text":"
Have tried on 3 different stores and getting no joy. Using Monza card, …Have tried on 3 different stores and getting no joy. Using Monza card, first couple they took small money then on last couple it just pings up Microsoft Store - Active Card Check.Then says unable to process blah blah.Any ideas?
"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33084300","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ChrisUK"},"datePublished":"2018-01-17T20:11:44.000Z","text":"Don’t forget to post your results so I can keep the OP updated "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33093344","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fwibble"},"datePublished":"2018-01-19T09:03:21.000Z","text":"
same here, i am over 8,000 in the queue so a golden ticket would be muchly …same here, i am over 8,000 in the queue so a golden ticket would be muchly appreciated
Try a twitter search and look at latest I searched \"Monzo Golden Ticket\" and I got a link within 5 minutes"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34319811","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fwibble"},"datePublished":"2018-07-11T19:26:45.000Z","text":"
Wanna give a bit more detail so this information is actually useful??
Before starting any steps, ensure you have:
An ISP (Internet Service Provider) these are the people, who provide you with an internet service.
A laptop, Desktop PC, Mac or other device capable of hosting a VPN and sharing the connection.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) this allows you to fake which region you are from. I use VyprVPN.
An Xbox One (Home entertainment system), this piece of technology allows you, to play games, watch films, listen to music, etc.
An internet bank card Revolut or Monzo. Use your real home address when applying for the card.
This is reinventing the wheel info, which is all here"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34323205","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fwibble"},"datePublished":"2018-07-12T07:08:09.000Z","text":"
Appreciate your your reply but there's no need to be patronising.
Apologies, your last reply to me, suggested you didn't know what to do.
I'm unaware of your level of competence, and therefore tried to cover the subject as if talking to a n00b. "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34804297","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fwibble"},"datePublished":"2018-08-16T17:29:57.000Z","text":" Revolut still works, by using a VPN & connectify 2 days ago -Buying using VPN Method
I have numerous regions and accounts on the same Revolut card"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35285827","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-09-20T10:49:50.000Z","text":"
Use it for all single player games and games I want to try."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35354399","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-09-25T14:33:53.000Z","text":"
You could be productive and share some advice....Considering I'm vpn'd and …You could be productive and share some advice....Considering I'm vpn'd and have tried different web stores perhaps there's something obvious I'm missing, even after following the guide in op.
When I have issues the first thing I do is Google around research and see if there is an issue.
Had you of done this and bothered to read literally the last 3 pages on here you wouldn't be asking your original question.
It's not possible anymore."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35364955","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Last_Renegade"},"datePublished":"2018-09-26T08:41:53.000Z","text":"
I have read the last 10 pages that clearly state there are known issues …I have read the last 10 pages that clearly state there are known issues with Argentina and Indian stores, which are two that I have avoided.Given that some are still having success on this thread, and also the other thread mentioned in OP, then it suggests that the method does still work for some?
It's really sad that even after reading 10 pages you still fail to understand the fact that Microsoft completely stopped vpn method and it's not just for some people or certain specific countries but rather applicable globally.
And I believe it was just on the previous page that some members have pointed out contacting MS support regarding this and the response they got. Maybe you don't want to accept that it doesn't work anymore. Good luck keep trying."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35378251","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"rob.pearce"},"datePublished":"2018-09-26T23:45:06.000Z","text":"
Really sad....yep, I'm heartbroken. I'm happy to accept it doesn't work …Really sad....yep, I'm heartbroken. I'm happy to accept it doesn't work anymore and have sourced it elsewhere for considerably less than the UK prices so it's all good here.
We thank you for making this thread so much more valuable and being productive and sharing some advice, as you put it."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/35464689","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-10-03T08:10:31.000Z","text":"Doesn't work anymore - Unless you have a card from the country you are purchasing from. "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/37497877","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2019-04-19T16:19:25.000Z","text":"
hello all, could anyone tell me if this still works? how do i do it? i …hello all, could anyone tell me if this still works? how do i do it? i want some v-bucks instead of £20.. it's 10.82 via south Africa. looking on xbox store checkerthank you
No longer works. Don't buy V bucks."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33084487","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"samosa"},"datePublished":"2018-01-17T20:38:13.000Z","text":"Top man, thanks for the guide."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33084609","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ChrisUK"},"datePublished":"2018-01-17T20:53:40.000Z","text":"
@ChrisUK HotUKDeals MVP haha Been using gift cards since the revolut …@ChrisUK HotUKDeals MVP haha Been using gift cards since the revolut method stopped. Going to give this ago. Many thanks!
I bought 2 Games since it stopped working, the gift card method was a pain and didn’t include all countries.
Revolut has been confirmed as NOT working, so I wouldn’t bother trying that one"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33085065","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maverick_TF"},"datePublished":"2018-01-17T21:56:18.000Z","text":"Great stuff on the new guide, will try this out when I can, although I only have a Revolut card so will have to see what I can try...
Anyone got any feedback on the Monzo card? Are they any good and also do they work for buying on the Egypt store?
Egypt is the one store that frustrates me cos they have games cheap as chips, especially the Play Anywhere titles, but cannot Buy using xbox and vpn method or gift cards as there are none.
Would be very appreciative if someone could test Monzo on Egypt for me before I apply for one
I used to do this a lot and screwed up my account, it locked me into one …I used to do this a lot and screwed up my account, it locked me into one region for 360 content and I couldnt get any of the 360 games or anything else 360 related, they eventually fixed it but it took over a year lolI would do it again but its not worth the hassle I went through. I guess I was just unlucky
The Xbox 360 wasn’t region free, the Xbox One is
No issues if you follow the guide"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33085236","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bure11"},"datePublished":"2018-01-17T22:17:14.000Z","text":"You're a hero Chris "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33091925","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ChrisUK"},"datePublished":"2018-01-18T22:23:08.000Z","text":"
Nice one pal that would be grand if you still have it? What do I do to …Nice one pal that would be grand if you still have it? What do I do to redeem it?
Its just a link I think. I’ll send it now."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33260607","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bisoner"},"datePublished":"2018-02-14T14:03:20.000Z","text":"I can't get it to work with a Monzo card. Maybe MS shut the payment method down. Tried Brazil."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33294175","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sci0n"},"datePublished":"2018-02-20T06:15:14.000Z","text":"this doess not work, it seems MS have been made aware of it."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33391342","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fwibble"},"datePublished":"2018-03-07T01:22:33.000Z","text":"
Does the region switching method still work? How do you do it? I’ve spent a …Does the region switching method still work? How do you do it? I’ve spent ages on trying to find out how and haven’t had any luck
Via the above link - using a VPN, and switching Xbox region.. Best method"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33750531","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"McShane"},"datePublished":"2018-05-05T19:06:23.000Z","text":"
Revolut card."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33788123","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted1944706"},"datePublished":"2018-05-12T19:56:34.000Z","text":"I've tried using Revolut and Monzo but Microsoft just takes a small 65p fee that is left pending. Is this just a standard and will clear after a week, or does it mean that it won't work and the fees will be refunded?"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33809860","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted1405142"},"datePublished":"2018-05-16T18:50:40.000Z","text":"I’ve got two golden tickets to skip Monzo queue. Will give one to anyone that can help me successfully complete a purchase from Arg "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33810833","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Caskey"},"datePublished":"2018-05-16T21:08:13.000Z","text":"
I’ve got two golden tickets to skip Monzo queue. Will give one to anyone t …I’ve got two golden tickets to skip Monzo queue. Will give one to anyone that can help me successfully complete a purchase from Arg
Since I'm probably switching to Monzo that would help me out. I wrote this quick little guide for the guys on AVF so if it helps it helps, and if not then that's cool.
Here we are:
All you need is to download a VPN or a free trial of one for your PC\\Laptop. Windscribe you can get a 50GB account for life for free just now.
Download a program called Connectify.
Start up your VPN and change the region to Argentina (Vypr VPN somehow only seems to work with the Argentina store when the VPN is set to Vietnam. About the only VPN that does this).
Start up Connectify and choose the 'Create a Wifi Hotspot' tab, look for your VPN in the internet to share box, then start up the hotspot.
Also make sure to disable any firewall on the VPN and Connectify.
Change the region on your Xbox settings to Argentina and reboot.
Go to network settings, and set up wireless network.
Then hit Y to refresh and you should see the Connectify hotspot. Then connect to it, typing in any password you may have used when setting up the hotspot on Connectify.
Go to the store.
Buy what you please with your credit or debit card, and if done right it should start downloading."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/33993487","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jakosaur"},"datePublished":"2018-06-13T08:46:27.000Z","text":"Has anyone had any luck buying from the Egypt store? Just seen Forza Horizon 4 Ultimate Edition is £37.26 from there. Just wondering if anyone has bought from there before."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34307095","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maverick_TF"},"datePublished":"2018-07-10T17:43:46.000Z","text":"
Might be a silly question but could someone who has used the Argentina …Might be a silly question but could someone who has used the Argentina store method please write the address out for me as I’ve look on google for addresses but as it’s in a different language I don’t know what what is the post code street name or province? If you get what I mean??Reece
I just use first 2 lines of my own address followed by this...
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires C1106BKG AR"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34356661","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted1982785"},"datePublished":"2018-07-15T09:25:39.000Z","text":"About a week
Thanks mate I literally just got all the reversal notifications through as …Thanks mate I literally just got all the reversal notifications through as well
How long did it take you to get the initial charge refunded/reversed? …How long did it take you to get the initial charge refunded/reversed? Thanks
About a week"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34496317","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kilojango"},"datePublished":"2018-07-26T11:26:22.000Z","text":"Hi guys I've never actually posted on HUKD before but felt I ought to. Purchased about £50 worth of stuff from Argentina so far - No issues what so ever. Using Xbox bridged to laptop via Ethernet cable, using NordVPN set to Vietnam and revolut that I signed up for purely to try this out. So I can clarify this does indeed still work. I would also be interested if anyone finds a way to buy from Egypt "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34496395","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maverick_TF"},"datePublished":"2018-07-26T11:34:11.000Z","text":"
Hi guys I've never actually posted on HUKD before but felt I ought to. …Hi guys I've never actually posted on HUKD before but felt I ought to. Purchased about £50 worth of stuff from Argentina so far - No issues what so ever. Using Xbox bridged to laptop via Ethernet cable, using NordVPN set to Vietnam and revolut that I signed up for purely to try this out. So I can clarify this does indeed still work. I would also be interested if anyone finds a way to buy from Egypt
I don't think Egypt will ever work until Xbox/Microsoft add that as a region for the console location
Failing that, it may need a new account setting up purely for Egypt, with Egypt as the account holder region, possibly then using a VPN you may be able to purchase from Egypt on the Microsoft store webpage, this recently worked for me with purchasing an Xbox 360 game from the USA marketplace, so you never know it may be worth a try"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34501573","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-07-26T19:13:06.000Z","text":"VPN method on console 100% works.
If it's not working for you it's eotheir not waiting the 72ish hours, your VPN or the method your sharing the VPN onto the console.
To test the console and make sure it's got the VPN connection go online and see the IP and location your console thinks it's on.
Payment method should be monzo starling or revolut."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34510771","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-07-27T15:16:31.000Z","text":"
No if you can't pay £11 for a VPN this method isn't for you."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34511233","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Personator1234"},"datePublished":"2018-07-27T15:54:52.000Z","text":"
Answers are out there spend an hour or so googling and your find everything you need."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34719775","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Maverick_TF"},"datePublished":"2018-08-12T20:48:17.000Z","text":"
Is it possible to do it without the console and just on my iPhone
With gift cards yes, not when using a Revolut card for regions like Argentina etc"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34719811","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted1985195"},"datePublished":"2018-08-12T20:50:31.000Z","text":"
With gift cards yes, not when using a Revolut card for regions like …With gift cards yes, not when using a Revolut card for regions like Argentina etc
Thanks for clearing this up for me. Appreciate it mate"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34738629","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted2025023"},"datePublished":"2018-08-13T20:40:33.000Z","text":"So what I found out was I have to buy a gift card from the argentinian microsoft store and then redeem the code while purchasing the v-bucks and then add another payment method or else this won’t work. But I need to be on an argentinian vpn server and change my location on my xbox to Argentina. Can anyone verify this? "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34738785","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"deleted1985195"},"datePublished":"2018-08-13T20:47:55.000Z","text":"
So what I found out was I have to buy a gift card from the argentinian …So what I found out was I have to buy a gift card from the argentinian microsoft store and then redeem the code while purchasing the v-bucks and then add another payment method or else this won’t work. But I need to be on an argentinian vpn server and change my location on my xbox to Argentina. Can anyone verify this?
I don't think there's giftcards in the Argentina store. So the next cheapest for vbucks is brazil"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/34776045","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sargey22"},"datePublished":"2018-08-15T13:56:35.000Z","text":"Anyone found an alternative for Turkey xbox credit codes?
Seems everywhere is now sold out?"}],"commentCount":493,"interactionStatistic":59,"articleSection":"Misc"}