License for Windows 10 details
License for Windows 10 details
I need to purchase a digital license from the Windows Store. I reside in Greece, and at the Greek Windows Store it costs 150 euros. If I switch to the US store, the price drops to around 100 euros (about 119 dollars). Can I use the license I buy from the US store in Greece?
There’s an address in the US where you can purchase items, and the price there is 119 dollars without VAT, which equals about 150 euros. In Greece, the equivalent would be around 24% tax, so roughly 150 euros as well. You might find a similar product for under 30 euros at Kinguin.
You would use PayPal as the payment method when making a purchase.
You must provide a US address to purchase from Microsoft, PayPal or not. You'll still face VAT charges because of Greek law, even though you're based there. The most affordable option is through a key reseller like Kinguin. If not, opt for the OEM version available in local stores or buy directly from the Greek Microsoft store.
OEM remains the same, but you won't receive assistance from Microsoft when problems arise. Kinguin acts as a grey market reseller, making it questionable legality. If you encounter an issue with their keys, contact Microsoft—they'll resolve it by providing a valid key. They favor customers over pushing sales of new keys. As I mentioned, a genuine Windows key in the US is around $119, excluding taxes. When converted to euros plus VAT, it can reach up to 150 euros. Alternatively, a Windows 10 home key would be about 100 euros.
Microsoft might send you a replacement key because it’s linked to your account or purchase history, even if the product wasn’t sold through official channels. For OEM keys, they’re provided by the manufacturer since they own the rights, so it makes sense for them to handle them.
since I mentioned, Microsoft likes keeping you as a long-term client. They provided official Win10 keys to anyone who had pirated Windows 7, for instance. You can purchase OEM keys which are more affordable. Win10 Pro is priced at 150 euros in OEM while retail versions start at over 200. The only drawback is that you won’t receive Microsoft support if you encounter issues, as I noted. Regardless, if you need the genuine key, here it is: https://www.microsoft.com/el-gr/windows/