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  • #1 19744804
    bumble
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    Hello. When I search for an item on Google and click on the shopping tab, it shows me the price in GBP. I`m in England but the stores show Polish ones after I changed the location search. I don`t know how to switch to Polish zloty. Somebody knows?
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  • #2 19744809
    gbksiazczak
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    Google is quite a clever browser
    but he doesn`t know that he is in England
    you will buy for PLN.
    You will return to Poland - prices will be in Polish zloty.
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  • #3 19744811
    bumble
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    But I will not return to Poland and I want to buy in Poland.
  • #4 19744834
    gbksiazczak
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    And I`m in Germany
    and I can buy it in Poland for PLN
    without changing anything.
    I don`t know what the problem is in England.
    Go to a specific sales website
    - there will be PLN (Polish service)
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  • #5 19744853
    bumble
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    You don`t understand what I wrote or didn`t you read the first post carefully? I open Google and enter, for example, Bosch xxxxxx washing machine in the search engine, go to the shopping tab at the top to have an overview of all purchases and places, to know the prices immediately, and a particular store is displayed, for example Media Markt, Euro RTV Household Appliances, etc., but the prices are given in pounds.
    That`s right, when I go to a given store, of course they are in Polish zlotys, but I can`t Google them in Polish zlotys?
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  • #6 19744887
    gbksiazczak
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    Well, just a complaint to Google
    or a request for support in harsh words...
  • #7 19744900
    bumble
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    No, not harsh words. They must use an IP address then. I have a VPS in the US, I wonder if the price will be in dollars.

    Added after 3 [minutes]:

    And there is a price in dollars
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    #8 20219054
    DePaweł
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    in the Google Chrome browser, search for e.g. Bosch dishwasher ******* and after selecting the "shopping" tab, click:

    Settings - cog icon in my upper right corner
    View all settings - for me it looks like a link and also the upper right corner
    we are looking region settings - we select the one that interests us, it is set by default current region but it may be compatible with proxy settings or other settings unknown to me, hence the discrepancy.

    So far, it opened shopping in Euro, but after changing to PL it is in PLN.
  • #9 21460984
    Janek-Kam
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    Welcome

    I have a similar problem, but I am in Poland.
    Regardless of the browser: Opera, Chrome, the google.co.uk search ads that appear above the search result links are with prices in Euros.
    How do I change this?
    In the browsers options I have Polish language, location Poland.
  • #10 21461004
    artaa
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    Have you done the configuration in #8 described?
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    bumble
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    It's just that Poland is already in the eurozone for googol only we don't know it yet.
  • #12 21461177
    artaa
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    There is something about it ;-) .
    Prices of many products indeed as for Eurozone earnings, or more expensive....
  • #13 21698756
    sanjay210no
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    To switch to Polish Zloty (PLN) on Google Shopping:

    Go to Google Shopping.
    Scroll to the bottom and click Settings or Country.
    Select Poland as your country, and it should switch to PLN.
    If it still shows GBP, try clearing your cache or using an incognito window.
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✨ The discussion addresses the issue of Google Shopping displaying prices in GBP while showing Polish stores when the user is physically in England but wants to see prices in Polish zloty (PLN). Google appears to determine currency based on the user's IP address or location settings, causing discrepancies when the user is abroad but shopping from Polish retailers. A suggested solution involves changing the region settings within Google Shopping by accessing the settings cog icon and selecting the desired country, which can update the currency display accordingly. However, some users report persistent issues with currency display despite browser language and location settings, possibly due to Google's regional configurations or proxy usage. The problem also extends to other countries, with examples of users in Poland seeing prices in Euros despite local settings. The discussion highlights the complexity of currency display in Google Shopping linked to IP detection, regional settings, and Google’s internal handling of country and currency data.
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TL;DR: Fix wrong Google Shopping currency with a 3-step region tweak; "after changing to PL it is in PLN." For shoppers wanting PLN from Polish retailers when browsing abroad, use the Shopping cog’s Region settings. [Elektroda, DePaweł, post #20219054]

Why it matters: You’ll compare Polish retailer prices correctly and avoid currency confusion when shopping or researching buys.

Quick Facts

How do I switch Google Shopping to PLN?

Use the Shopping interface, not the browser language. 1) Open Shopping and click the Settings cog. 2) Click View all settings. 3) In Region settings, choose Poland (PL) or set the region you want. Prices then display in PLN. [Elektroda, DePaweł, post #20219054]

Why does Shopping show GBP/EUR even when I want PLN?

The Shopping overview can display GBP or EUR for Polish stores. When you open a store page like Media Markt or Euro RTV, prices display in PLN. Use the Shopping Region setting if you prefer PLN in the overview. [Elektroda, bumble, post #19744853]

Will a VPN or VPS change my Shopping currency?

Yes. In one test, switching to a US VPS returned USD prices in Google Shopping. This shows Shopping can follow your connection’s location. If you need PLN while abroad, set the Region to Poland in Shopping. [Elektroda, bumble, post #19744900]

I’m in Poland but ads above results show EUR on google.co.uk—how do I change this?

Apply the configuration described in post #8 (Region settings in the Shopping tab). That adjustment aligns the Shopping experience to your chosen region, which helps normalize displayed prices. [Elektroda, artaa, post #21461004]

I’m in Germany—do I need changes to buy from Polish stores in PLN?

Not necessarily. One user in Germany could buy in Poland with PLN without changing anything. If Shopping shows another currency, open the retailer’s site to confirm PLN or adjust Region settings. [Elektroda, gbksiazczak, post #19744834]

Does the “Current region” option depend on my network or proxy?

Yes. The default Current region can align with proxy or other network-related settings, which may cause currency mismatches. Manually choosing Poland avoids those discrepancies in Shopping. [Elektroda, DePaweł, post #20219054]

How quickly do currency changes apply after I switch to Poland?

Immediately. Save the Region setting and the Shopping tab updates. As one member noted, “after changing to PL it is in PLN.” If it doesn’t update, refresh the page. [Elektroda, DePaweł, post #20219054]

I only want to compare Polish store prices quickly—any tip?

If Shopping shows a foreign currency, still use it to shortlist products. Click through to the retailer page to verify final PLN prices before deciding. This ensures accurate comparisons for Polish sellers. [Elektroda, bumble, post #19744853]

Can I reset back to my default region later?

Yes. Return to the Shopping cog, open View all settings, and set Region settings to Current region. This restores automatic region-based currency behavior. [Elektroda, DePaweł, post #20219054]

Do browser language and location alone fix currency?

No. A user with Polish language and Poland location still saw EUR on google.co.uk. Currency in Shopping and some ads can ignore language and device location preferences. [Elektroda, Janek-Kam, post #21460984]

Will this behave the same in Chrome and Opera?

Yes. The reported currency behavior appeared the same in Chrome and Opera. Use the Shopping tab’s Region settings, since the control is inside Google’s UI, not the browser. [Elektroda, Janek-Kam, post #21460984]

Edge case: Ads above results still show EUR after setting PLN—is that normal?

It can happen. One report from Poland saw EUR in those ad blocks on google.co.uk despite local settings. Use Region settings for Shopping, and verify PLN on retailer pages. [Elektroda, Janek-Kam, post #21460984]
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