Tax Free* refunds increase by 20% thanks to Visa and Global Blue
Promotion details
Visa Cardholders get 20% Extra Refund (up to €500) when you shop tax free with Global Blue at participating brands.
Redemption details:
Show the campaign QR code to Store Staff when asking for a Global Blue tax refund. Remember to give your Visa card when requesting your refund. The Extra Refund promotion will be paid to your Visa card after you get Customs validation for your shopping.
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Promotion valid to 31/12/2023.
Customers who take a tax refund with Global Blue at participating stores can receive 20% Extra Refund when using their Visa card. To redeem the promotion, present the QR code and your Visa card to the Sales Assistant instore when requesting a Global Blue tax refund. Promotion requires a completed Global Blue tax free transaction with export validation. The 20% Extra Refund promotion is calculated on the refund amount, and not on the sale price. Example 20% Extra Refund promotion calculation: Goods purchased for €1,000, the tax refund received after fees is €140. The Extra Refund promotion is 20% of €140, total €28. The Extra Refund promotion will be paid to the nominated Visa credit or debit card after export validation has reached Global Blue’s system. Extra Refund promotion payments will usually made within 7 days of departing the E.U. however in some instances e.g. when the Tax Free Form is been mailed back to Global Blue, it can take up to 90 days. The maximum Extra Refund promotion amount payable per tax free transaction is €500.00. Вказані вище суми мають бути розраховані в українській гривні на день оплати за курсом купівлі євро до української гривні.
The promotion may be withdrawn by Global Blue without notice. Visa shall not be responsible to customers in connection with the promotion or redemption of the offer.
Participating Merchants
What is Tax Free Shopping
Global Blue’s Tax Free Shopping service makes travel more rewarding. International shoppers are entitled to claim back the VAT or Sales Tax they pay on purchases when they take them home.
Millions of international shoppers use Global Blue’s tax free service every year, to claim the tax refund for purchases made at over 300,000 affiliated stores worldwide. Use the Global Blue app to find all stores with Global Blue tax refunds.
SHOP
Purchase eligible goods in a participating merchant & show the campaign QR code and your SHOP TAX FREE Card to Store Staff when asking for a Global Blue tax refund.
VALIDATE
As you travel home, validate your Tax Free Form with the validation kiosks at departure or at Customs. Don’t pack away your purchases in your luggage, as Customs may also need to see the goods you purchased.
REFUND
Receive your refund & your 20% bonus refund automatically to your Visa credit or debit card.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can claim a tax refund for most items which have VAT or Sales Tax added, provided you are taking them home unused in the original packaging. Food and alcohol consumed before you go home are not eligible, along with other restricted goods.
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Show your SHOP TAX FREE Card, campaign QR code and Visa card to the Shop Assistant and ask for a Global Blue tax refund. Validate your Tax Free Forms at Customs at departure when you fly home.
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Keep your sales receipts, fully completed Tax Free Forms and your unused purchases together ready to be shown to a Customs official. Don’t pack away your purchases in your luggage.
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Yes, ask for a Global Blue Fast Refund in-store and remember to give your Visa card.