Stores and other refund companies may charge you up to 50% in commissions, fees, and poor exchange rates. Check out our VAT refund calculator below to see for yourself how much more you can save with us when visiting the UK from overseas!
Use the Airvat app in any shop. Enjoy the same quick digital service whether you are in a luxury department store or a small souvenir shop!
Forget manually filling out multiple tax forms from different stores and making last minute corrections at the airport’s customs desk. We consolidate all your purchases together into one document.
Take pictures of all your eligible till receipts as you make purchases - don’t wait till the end of your trip. We will process them for you into a single document for airport customs to approve.
Finished shopping and ready to leave the UK? Print your documents before going to the airport. Make sure that you have all your items still unused and ready for a customs inspection.
Follow the instructions within the app on how to get your form authorised by Customs at the airport. Allow at least 2 hours before your flight to avoid rushing.
Select your preferred payment method and track the status of your refund claim in the app. Get paid electronically without any exchange rate mark-ups or hidden charges! No need to queue at the airport cash refund desk.
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Use our VAT refund calculator to see how much you can save as a tourist on your tax-free shopping in the UK.
Learn more here about how your VAT refund is calculated.