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For faster tracking of your Tax Free shopping refund enter your Tax Free form details below. Do not include any spaces or hyphens - just the numbers and letters only.

 

If you have a query about your tax refund progress, please click here.

 

For Tax Free shopping in the United Arab Emirates, please visit the dedicated UAE website by clicking here.

 

For Tax Free shopping in the Finland, please visit our Finland webpage.

 

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Track my refund

Each of our Tax Free forms has a unique number - you can usually find it at the top of your form.

 

If you need further help, please use the links below:

 

We have not received a qualifying Tax Free form for your VAT refund, and as a result we will / have debited your account according to the Terms and Conditions that you signed when receiving the refund in cash. 

 

For additional information please refer to this page.

 

If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page.

Your Tax Free form has been received successfully and we're processing your refund. If you selected one of the following refund methods, please allow 30 days to receive your refund:

 

  • Credit card
  • Alipay
  • Cheque
  • Bank transfer
  • Ctrip Pass

 

If you do not receive the amount after 30 days, or have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page.

 

We are waiting to receive your stamped Tax Free form.

 

Please ensure you have sent us the original stamped Tax Free form to one of our offices. See a full list of our available country offices.

 

If you have sent your Tax Free form recently, please allow up to 30 days for the process to be completed.

 

If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page.

 

We have issues processing your Tax Free form, please contact our Customer Support team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page.

 

We have received your qualifying Tax Free form and recredited your account.  Please note that recredits may be subject to additional fees.

 

If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page https://www.planetpayment.com/en/tax-refund-customer-services/ 

 

We have received your Tax free form and paid your refund by one of the following refund methods:

 

  • Cash
  • Alipay instant refund
  • WeChat instant refund

 

The refunding process is now complete.

 

If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page https://www.planetpayment.com/en/tax-refund-customer-services/ 

 

We have paid your refund by one of the following refund methods:

 

  • Credit card
  • Alipay
  • Cheque/Prepaid card
  • Bank transfer
  • Ctrip Pass

 

Please allow up to 10 working days for the refund to appear on your account. If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page https://www.planetpayment.com/en/tax-refund-customer-services/

 

We have received your Tax Free form and the refunding process is now complete.

 

Your refund amount was deducted from the original purchase amount at the time of purchase in the store.

 

If you have any other queries, please contact our customer services team by providing the details from your Tax Free form(s) on this Tax Free enquiry page https://www.planetpayment.com/en/tax-refund-customer-services/

 

Spain

21% VAT rate

Standard VAT 21%; food and some optical goods 10%; medicines and pharmaceutical goods, books, magazines and some food 4%. Actual tax refund value subject to amount spent and Terms and Conditions; tax refund value up to 15.7% on standard VAT items.

  • Shoppers eligible for VAT / Sales Tax Refund:
    Non-EU residents
  • Currency:
    Euro (€)
  • VAT rate:
    21%
  • Minimum spend:
    No minimum spend
  • Time limit for customs approval:
    3 months after the month of purchase; 21 days from the date of purchase for City Cash Refund

Where to get Customs approval

  • Last EU departure point.

 

Refund options available

  • City Cash* – You must return your Customs approved Tax Free form to Planet within 21 days of purchase. Check the minimum spend amount for City Cash refunds.
  • Airport Cash*
  • Credit Card (including UnionPay Credit or Debit Card)
  • Cheque
  • Alipay
    *A cash fee will apply

 

Advice

  • If you receive a City Cash refund in your shopping destination, you must get your Tax Free form approved by Customs and return it to Planet within 21 days or your credit card used for guarantee will get charged.
  • At the airport, please allow enough time for Customs approval process before your flight departs.
  • Make sure the goods are sealed and unused.
  • If you are a resident of the Canary Islands, Ceuta or Melilla your Tax Free form can be duly export validated by the respective Customs, previous payment of the IGIC Tax in Canary Islands and the IPSI Tax in the case of Ceuta and Melilla.
  • If you are departing a Spanish airport but changing flights at another EU airport, and if the goods you are exporting are to be checked through to a destination outside the EU, go to Customs at the Spanish airport and your Tax Free form will be export validated as if you were at the EU departure point.
  • In smaller airports, there may be no Customs Official present, in this case, look for the Customs deposit box and instructions.

Tax Free shopping in Madrid


Madrid has it all, including several major malls. But in terms of commercial districts, there are two you mustn’t miss.


Grand Vía

  • Shopping centre centered around here stretching from Calle de Alcalá to the Plaza de España.
  • The pedestrianised Fuencarral leads to the Fuencarral shopping centre, and Corredera Baja, a veritable smörgåsbord of desirable high street and youth brands – this area is also known as Triball.


Gran Via

  • Everything from Jack & Jones via KIKO to National Geographic.
  • Further north the Gran Via leads into Princesa where you’ll find Estudio, Aftershock and Gaes plus much more. Check out the area around Calles Hortaleza and Almirante for young, exciting fashion.

 

Salamanca

  • The grid of streets here offers a wealth of international and local couture.
  • Just to the east of Salamanca are more shops around Calles General Castaños and Pelayo – you’ll find lots more boutiques including up-and-coming designers.

 

Las Rozas Village

  • One of Europe’s largest shopping centres, there are over 100 luxury boutiques with a mix of brands such as Michael Kors and Armarni.

Tax Free shopping in Barcelona

 

Passeig de Gràcia

  • Shopping destination that cuts through the heart of Barcelona, with shops such as Stella McCartney and Saint Laurent.


La Roca village

  • With brands like Armani, Andrea Morelli, Tag Heuer, Calvin Klein, Clarks, Gant and so on.

Tax Free shopping in Valencia

 

Calle Colon

  • Art nouveau Colon Market on Jorge Juan.
  • This busy shopping area is home to fun labels like Celio and Gilgars for men and Stradivarius for women.


Calle Poeta Querol 

  • Valencia’s ‘golden mile’ with designer stores including Ermenegildo Zegna, Michael Kors and Tommy Hilfiger.

Tax Free shopping in other areas

 

Marbella

  • Beach, bars, restaurants, entertainment, and fashion.
  • Shopping here is a pleasure and a way to disconnect from the beach and do something different.
  • La Cañada is the best known and largest shopping centre in the city, and where you will find the larger international brands such as Guess, Mango, Lacoste, Stradivarius and Sephora.


Puerto Banús

  • Home to the largest international luxury brands such as Christian Dior, Armani, Bottega Veneta and Gucci.
  • This is one of Marbella’s most exclusive areas and often chosen by celebrities.

 

Bilbao

  • The streets around the Guggenheim museum and nearby Federico Moyúa and Gran Via are home to a mix of high street and boutique shops.

Shopping Advice

 

  • You can go shopping any day of the year.
  • Although shopping hours are generally 10:00-20:30, from Monday to Saturday.
  • The most traditional stores open from 10:00 to 13:30 and from 17:00 to 20:30.
  • You will find shopping malls and stores located in tourist areas open daily, including on Sunday and holidays (except January 1st and 6th, and December 25th).