The Amazon Prime Video Service Area Restriction error occurs when you try to access a title that is not available in your region. This error can occur in two situations:
- You are trying to watch a title from outside your region, even if you are using a VPN.
- You are using an Amazon account from a different country than the one you are currently in.
Error Message
The error message for this issue is:
This content can’t be accessed due to geographical restrictions . A payment issued in the country associated with your amazon account is required. For further assistance contact amazon.co.uk customer service
Users’ Complaints
Here are some complaints that users have reported online about this error:
- “All of sudden i am getting service area restriction error.”*
- “I’m from Europe, but whenever I try to buy a movie, I get this notification. How to fix it?”*
Fixes For Amazon Service Area Restriction Error
There are a few things you can do to try to fix this error:
- Check if the content is available in your region. If the content is not available in your region, you will not be able to watch it, even if you are using a VPN. You can check if the content is available in your region by searching for it on Amazon Prime Video and looking for the “Not Available in Your Region” message.
- Use a VPN. If the content is available in your region, but you are getting the error message, you can try using a VPN. A VPN will mask your IP address and make it appear as if you are located in a different country. This can sometimes help you to bypass geo-restrictions and watch content that is not available in your region.
- Change your payment method. If you are getting the error message while trying to purchase a title, you may need to change your payment method. Your payment method needs to match the country of your Amazon account. For example, if you have an Amazon account in the United States, you will need to use a credit card or debit card that is issued in the United States.
Contact Amazon Support
If you have tried all of the above and you are still getting the error message, you can contact Amazon Support for help. They may be able to help you to resolve the issue.
Additional Information
It is important to note that Amazon is constantly changing their geo-restrictions. This means that a title that was once available in your region may no longer be available. Additionally, Amazon may block certain VPNs from accessing their content. If you are having trouble watching a title on Amazon Prime Video, it is a good idea to check the Amazon website to see if the title is available in your region and to try using a different VPN.