Fix – Google Chrome Showing the Wrong Currency on Websites

If Google Chrome is showing prices in the wrong currency when you visit online stores, it’s usually because of your location settings, language preferences, or cached data. This guide will help you fix that quickly.

1. Check the Website’s Currency Settings

Many shopping sites automatically set currency based on your region, but some let you choose.

1. Look for a currency selector on the top or bottom of the page.
2. Choose the correct currency (like INR, USD, GBP).
3. If it’s saved to your account, log in and check your account settings.

2. Check Chrome’s Language and Region Settings

Chrome uses your language preferences to guess your region.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Go to chrome://settings/languages.
3. Make sure the correct language is on top (like English – India).
4. Click the three-dot menu next to it and select “Display Google Chrome in this language” if needed.
5. Restart Chrome.

3. Clear Cookies and Cached Location Data

Cached data can trick sites into showing the wrong region.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu > Settings > Privacy and security.
3. Click “Clear browsing data.”
4. Select “Cookies and other site data” and “Cached images and files.”
5. Set time range to “All time” and click “Clear data.”

4. Turn Off VPN or Proxy

If you’re using a VPN or proxy server, sites may think you’re in another country.

1. Disable your VPN or proxy.
2. Refresh the shopping site and check the currency again.

5. Set Your Region in Google Account (Optional)

Some sites use your Google profile to guess your location.

1. Go to myaccount.google.com.
2. Click “Personal info.”
3. Under “General preferences for the web,” select “Region.”
4. Choose your correct country.

6. Disable Location Override Extensions

Some browser extensions spoof your location and may change currency display.

1. Go to chrome://extensions/.
2. Look for VPNs, location changers, or privacy tools.
3. Disable them temporarily and reload the site.

7. Manually Enter Region-Specific URLs (Optional)

Some shopping sites use different domains for different regions (like .com vs .co.uk).

Try changing the URL to your local version.
For example, use amazon.in instead of amazon.com.

Final Tip

Most currency display issues are caused by location confusion, not a Chrome bug. Fix your browser and account settings, and clear cached data. That should solve it in most cases.

Questions? Let me know in the comments section below.