Save up to 21% on your purchases
From this year, Spanish residents in the United Kingdom can shop tax free in European Union.
Whether visiting Spain for holidays, to see family or for business, you can now save on every purchase, with no minimum amount, by claiming the VAT refund.
Apply for a VAT refund on your purchases in the EU
What is Tax Free shopping?
Who is eligible for tax free?
What are the requirements to obtain it?
VAT refund for UK residents
Proof of residence in the UK
It is essential to show a document proving residence outside the European Union. If your nationality is Spanish or from a European Union country, you need a document proving your residence outside the EU.
Eligible UK residents
UK residents who will be eligible for Tax Free shopping in the EU are those who are resident in England, Wales and Scotland (except Northern Ireland). Residents of Northern Ireland are ineligible for tax free.
The VAT refund process
Digital Tax Free
Global Blue allows you to process your VAT refund digitally (DIVA).
No going to the refund point
No waiting in line
No sending the validated form by mail
No contact. Social distance
In an agile and comfortable way
In store, the traveller must provide his credit card details when asking for tax free. Once validated, Global Blue will automatically pay VAT refund to this credit card.
We recommend Travellers provide an email address or phone number in case of queries with the refund, and to access the digital Tax Free on their phone.
Why not download our SHOP TAX FREE app, which makes claiming
tax free shopping fast and easy.
DIVA Kiosk
Validation at a DIVA self-service kiosk is easy and secure:
Advantages of Global Blue’s Tax Free Shopping service
Global Blue takes care of everything, you just have to enjoy your trip and your purchases
Valid procedure with authorities worldwide
Fast, simple, convenient and hassle-free
Allows you to receive back up to 21% of your purchases in Spain
Handy tips for claiming your refund
FAQs
In the FAQ section you will find answers to most of your questions about Tax Free and VAT refunds on purchases made in Spain.
Refund payment options
In cash in local currency at the refund points.
By credit card: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, CUP, Dinners, JCB.
SEPA Bank Accounts.
Online payment solutions: Paypal, Alipay, Wechat Pay.
What VAT rates are in Spain?
General 21%: fashion, jewelry, accessories, technology or high-end goods.
Reduced 10%: food, pharmacy and optician’s shops.
Super-reduced 4%: basic products such as milk, bread, medicines or books.