Why I bought the Anker MagGo Qi2 power bank from the US for use in Switzerland

The Qi2 standard hype

I recently upgraded to the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, 15W, Qi2 Certified) because the charging speeds are significantly better than previous MagSafe-compatible accessories. While older models often capped wireless charging at 7.5W for iPhones, the new Qi2 certification allows for a full 15W, matching Apple's official hardware at a lower price point. I saw this trend exploding on Tech-Tok in France and realized that waiting for local Swiss retail stock in 2026 was going to cost me more time and money than necessary.

Start Your Buy For Me Request for Anker MagGo Power Bank (10K, 15W, Qi2 Certified)

Merchant Amazon US Anker US Best Buy

Ship To Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antarctica Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Bouvet Island Brazil British Indian Ocean Territory Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Colombia Comoros Congo Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Curaçao Cyprus Czechia Côte d'Ivoire Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Faroe Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French Southern Territories Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guernsey Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Heard Island and McDonald Islands Holy See (Vatican City State) Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lao People's Democratic Republic Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Niue Norfolk Island North Korea North Macedonia Northern Mariana Islands Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine, State of Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Réunion Saint Barthélemy Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Martin (French part) Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Svalbard and Jan Mayen Sweden Switzerland Syrian Arab Republic Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu Türkiye Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe Åland Islands

Your Email

Product Url ^*

Product Name ^*

Unit Price (USD)^*

EST Service Fee: $9.0 $4.5

Quantity ^*

Color

Size

Instructions

Submit your proxy shopping order now and enjoy 50% OFF the service fee.

Plus, get 10% OFF international shipping on your first shipment.

Submit Order

Just a moment, securing your connection...

Why I buy from the US

In Switzerland, we often face the "Swiss Island" pricing effect where electronics are marked up significantly compared to the US market. I found that US retailers like Amazon and Best Buy not only have the Anker MagGo 10K in every color—including the popular Shell White and Black—but they also offer bundles that aren't available here. To get these items, I use comGateway to access a tax-free US address, which helps me avoid US sales tax before the item even starts its journey to Europe.

Overcoming store blocks with BuyForMe

One major hurdle I encountered when trying to shop US store sites like the official Anker store or Apple was payment rejection. Many US-based retailers block international credit cards or refuse to ship to addresses they recognize as logistics hubs. This is where I use proxy shopping to get around the technical blocks.

We use comGateway’s "BuyForMe" service to solve this. I simply tell them what I want, and they use a US domestic credit card to purchase the item on my behalf. This is the most reliable way I've found to ensure my order isn't cancelled by stores like Sephora, Nike, or Apple. It eliminates the frustration of seeing a "payment declined" message just because my billing address is in Switzerland.

Shipping to Switzerland logistics

Once my power bank arrives at my US address, I need a reliable freight forwarder to handle the international shipping. Since power banks contain lithium-ion batteries, they require specific handling and documentation. I always check the FAQ to stay updated on the latest battery shipping regulations for 2026.

Before I commit to a shipment, I use the shipping calculator to see exactly how much the transit will cost. For a small, dense item like the 10K MagGo, FedEx international shipping or DHL international shipping are usually the fastest options, often reaching my door in Geneva or Zurich within 3 to 5 business days.

Understanding import tax and fees

When I import electronics into Switzerland, I have to account for import tax (VAT). As of 2026, the Swiss VAT rate is 8.1%. Because I saved money on the initial US purchase price and avoided US state sales tax, the total cost—including the international shipping rates—is frequently lower than buying locally. I recommend consolidating multiple items into one box to reduce the per-item shipping cost, which is a standard feature of a good freight forwarder.

Step-by-step ordering process

If you are new to parcel forwarding service providers, here is my personal how it works breakdown for this specific Anker purchase:

• Step 1: Sign up for a comGateway account to get your US address.
• Step 2: Use the "BuyForMe" service if the US store rejects your Swiss credit card.
• Step 3: Wait for the notification that your MagGo power bank has arrived at the warehouse.
• Step 4: Select your preferred carrier (I prefer DHL for electronics) and pay the shipping fee.
• Step 5: Track your package across the Atlantic and pay the Swiss VAT online via the carrier's portal for faster delivery.

By following this method, I get the latest Qi2 hardware months before it hits some European shelves, and I ensure that my charging setup is ready for the 2026 travel season.