Steam lets you change your store currency in account settings, but the change applies only to future purchases — it does not convert RP you already have

Your Steam store displays prices in Riot Points (RP) if your account is set to a region that uses that currency, typically Southeast Asia or certain other territories. To see prices in US dollars or another currency, you change the country setting in your Steam account. The process takes about two minutes and affects how Steam displays all future prices, but any RP balance you own stays as RP — it does not automatically convert to dollars.

The currency you see depends on the country you selected when you created your account or last changed it. Changing it now changes what the store shows you going forward, but does not touch money you already spent or balances you already hold. If you want to spend RP you have, you will need to do that before or after the switch, depending on what games or items you want to buy.

Key Takeaways

  • Change your Steam store currency by opening Account Details, selecting your country, and saving — the change takes effect immediately for new purchases.
  • Changing currency does not convert RP you already own; it stays as RP in your account balance.
  • If you have RP and want to spend it, you can do so before switching currency, or switch first and buy RP-priced items through the store conversion that Steam handles automatically.
  • Some regions restrict which currencies are available, so the option you want may not appear if Steam does not serve that region from your location.
  • The currency change affects your entire Steam store and library display, not just one game or section.

Where to find the currency setting in Steam

Open Steam on your computer and click your username in the top right corner. Select Account from the dropdown menu. On the Account Details page, look for the line that says Country — this is where your current region is listed. Click Change next to it.

A dropdown menu appears with a list of countries. Find and select the country whose currency you want to use — for example, United States for USD, Canada for CAD, or United Kingdom for GBP. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the page. Steam will ask you to confirm; click Continue. The change takes effect immediately, and your store will now display prices in the new currency.

If the country you want does not appear in the dropdown, Steam may not offer that currency in your region, or your payment method may not support it. In that case, you are limited to the currencies Steam makes available for your location.

What happens to RP you already own

Changing your currency setting does not convert RP to dollars or any other currency. If you have 5,000 RP in your account before you switch to USD, you will still have 5,000 RP after the switch. The RP remains RP — it does not become a dollar amount.

However, you can still spend that RP after switching currencies. When you browse the store and see an item priced in RP, Steam will show you what that costs in your new currency as well, so you can decide whether to buy. The RP comes out of your balance first; if you do not have enough RP, Steam will prompt you to buy more RP with your payment method in the new currency.

If you want to avoid this confusion, spend your RP before switching currencies. That way your account starts fresh in the new currency with no leftover RP balance.

Switching back to RP or changing to a different currency

You can change your currency as many times as you want by returning to Account Details and selecting a different country. There is no limit on how often you switch, and no penalty for doing so. However, Steam may flag unusual patterns — for example, switching countries every few hours — as suspicious activity and temporarily lock your account.

If you switch back to a region that uses RP, your RP balance will be there waiting for you. Switching currencies does not delete or hide any balance you own; it just changes which currency the store displays and which currency you buy new funds in.

Keep in mind that some games or items may be priced differently or unavailable in different regions. Switching your store currency can change what you see in the store and what prices are shown, so if you are looking for a specific game or deal, the currency you use matters.

Why your Steam store shows RP in the first place

Steam assigns your store currency based on the country you selected during account creation or the last country you set in your account. If you created your account while in Southeast Asia or selected a region that uses RP, that became your default. The currency is not tied to where you are right now — it is tied to what your account says.

This is why people sometimes see RP even though they live in the United States or another dollar-based country: their account was created or last set to a region that uses RP. Changing the country setting fixes this, but it is a deliberate choice you have to make in your account, not something Steam changes automatically based on your location.

Payment methods and currency restrictions

Not all payment methods work in all currencies. If you use a credit card issued in the United States, for example, Steam may not let you set your store to a currency that your card does not support. In that case, you will see an error when you try to save the change, or the country option will not appear in the dropdown at all.

If you want to use a currency that your current payment method does not support, you may need to add a different payment method — for example, a card issued in that country, or a regional gift card — before Steam will let you switch. Check your payment methods in Account Details under Payment Methods to see what you have on file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Steam currency on mobile?

No. The country and currency settings are only available on the Steam website or desktop client. Open Steam on your computer, go to Account Details, and change the country there. The change will apply to the mobile app once it syncs, usually within a few minutes.

Will changing my currency affect my games or library?

No. Your games, achievements, and library stay exactly the same. Only the prices you see in the store and the currency you use to buy new games or items will change. Your existing purchases are not affected.

What if I want to keep RP but see prices in dollars too?

Steam does not offer a way to display two currencies at once. You have to choose one. If you want to compare RP prices to dollar prices, you can check a currency converter or switch your account temporarily to see the dollar price, then switch back.

Can I use RP after I switch to dollars?

Yes. Any RP you own stays in your account and can be spent on items priced in RP, even after you switch your store currency to dollars. When you buy something priced in RP, it will come out of your RP balance first.

Why does Steam not let me change to the currency I want?

Steam restricts certain currencies to certain regions, and your payment method may not support the currency you are trying to switch to. Check that your payment method is issued in or supports the country whose currency you want. If it does not, add a different payment method or choose a different currency that your current card supports.