Regional comparison hub

Google Play Points rules differ by Play country

US reference. Offers depend on your Google Play country and account.

The phone language does not choose the Play Points rules. The relevant region is the Google Play country attached to the purchasing account. That country can change earning units, level thresholds, reward catalogs, promotions, payment methods, and available benefits.

Table of contents

  1. Official level-system comparison
  2. Choose the right local guide
  3. What can be compared across countries
  4. Checks before calculating

Quick comparison of official level systems

Play countryBase unit at BronzePlatinum startsDiamond starts
United States1 point per $13,000 points10,000 points
South Korea1 point per ₩1,0002,400 points15,000 points
Taiwan1 point per NT$304,000 points15,000 points
Hong Kong1 point per HK$74,000 points15,000 points
India1 point per ₹54,000 pointsNo Diamond tier
Japan1 point per ¥1004,000 points15,000 points

This table is a navigation aid, not a substitute for the full local level table. Silver and Gold thresholds, higher-level rates, weekly rewards, and account offers also differ. India currently tops out at Platinum, so it has no Diamond threshold.

Choose the guide that matches your question

Your questionOpen this guide
What are the levels and rates for my account?US levels and benefits, Korea, or Taiwan
I use a Hong Kong or India Play account.Hong Kong calculator or India calculator
What happens if I change the Play country?Country-change effects and pre-change checklist
How much might Platinum or Diamond require?US Platinum 3,000 vs Diamond 10,000
Can a promotion from another country apply?Promotion eligibility and account checks
Can I use a gift card from another region?Gift-card country and currency checks

What can be compared across countries

The calculation method is portable: start with missing annual points, the current local earning rate, and an offer that is actually displayed. The currency amount and thresholds are not portable.

A screenshot from another country can show where to look, but it cannot prove that the same reward, special earn rate, or redemption option exists for your account.

Before using a calculator

  1. Open the Google account that will make the purchase.
  2. Confirm its Play country and currency.
  3. Read the level and rate shown in Play Points.
  4. Use only promotions displayed for that account.
  5. Check Points history after the purchase.

FAQ

Does changing the phone language change the Play country?

No. The purchasing account’s Google Play country and payment profile determine the regional rules.

Can I use another country’s threshold or promotion?

No. Use another region only to learn where to look; calculate with the thresholds, currency and offers shown for the purchasing account.

What should I check before changing the Play country?

Review the country-change guide first because points, subscriptions, balance, payment methods and available content can be affected.

Calculate with local account values

Enter the missing points and earning rate shown for the purchasing account rather than copying another country's currency example.

Open the points-cost calculator

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