ZappTax — Shop Tax Free 4+
VAT refund in Europe made easy
Zapptax SA
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
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Description
ZappTax is the first digital tax refund application approved by the tax authorities in France, Belgium, and Spain. We've been operating since 2017.
More than 100.000 users trust ZappTax to get their VAT refunds for purchases in France, Belgium, and Spain. Here's why...
ADVANTAGES
Reliability: ZappTax is the first digital tax-refund operator approved by the tax and customs authorities. We’ve been operating since 2017.
Usable everywhere: You can use ZappTax for tax-free shopping at ANY shop in France, Belgium and Spain, whether in-store or online.
No restrictions: With no minimum purchase per store and per day, you can shop with peace of mind!
Easy: Our 100% digital procedure happens entirely on your smartphone. Generate tax refund forms and get customs validation without messy paperwork.
Amazing value: You get your money at the best rates in the business, and using the refund method of your choice (Bank transfer, Credit card, PayPal, ...)
Great customer service: We offer 24/7 messaging and phone support if you have any questions or problems.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
It’s simple!
Step 1: Download the app for free and complete your profile.
Step 2: Fill in the dates of your stay in the European Union.
Step 3: When shopping, ask the merchant for a “VAT invoice made out to ZappTax”. Photograph your invoices and upload them to the app or forward them by email to support@zapptax.com.
Step 4: At the end of your stay, click to request the automatic generation of your tax-free forms. You will get one or more tax refund forms showing all of your purchases.
Step 5: Validate your tax refund forms electronically at customs before leaving the EU by scanning the forms barcode at a self-service kiosk (PABLO device in France and DIVA in Spain) or by presenting your passport to a customs agent in Belgium.
And that’s all! ZappTax will process your refund and pay you using the method of your choice.
What’s New
Version 2.17
Signing in just got easier!
• Sign in quickly with your Apple or Google account.
• Alternatively, you can now also login with a magic link sent directly to your email. No password required!
• This release also includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
Ratings and Reviews
Tax Refund success
I was a bit nervous since this is my first time using this app. However, it was a relatively smooth process. Download the app, make your purchase and ask for the invoice as indicated in the app (I went to Galeries Lafayette and either the clerk or their tax/concierge desk made the invoice without issue), then scan or stamp at customs. I had a bit of an issue with using an American bank account but a quick chat got it straightened out. You can either use a bank or PayPal for the refund (the credit card feature didn’t work for me). All in all I got 90% of the 20% VAT (calculated as 18% VAT on the subtotal as the refunded amount). Refund amount varies a bit depending on your total purchases. This is a lot more than the in person tax agencies! Refund took about a week after I submitted the forms. PayPal/your bank may also charge a fee for the wire/exchange into USD during the refund so be mindful for that. The in person places do the same. Definitely will use again!
EU tax refund made super easy!
I am using the app for years now and it a lifesaver for the tax refund process. The biggest benefit is that you’re not limited to each “store daily sales limit” in order to get a refund. You can aggregate all the receipt through ZappTax and they will be the one managing all the paperwork. Everything is digital and super easy to use. They also helped me figure out how to validate the form after my trip because I couldn’t find a custom’s agent and none of the “Pablo” machines were working. It was a bit tricky but we finally made it. Thanks again guys. Really, a great option for travelers.
Wow! Amazing service. Got so much € back!
Other than their friends and family I am proud to say I was the first ZappTax customer. I was really having trouble trying to organize all my receipts for purchase made on my trip abroad.
I sent Zapp all my receipts in one bundle and they were able to process everything for me so efficiently. I had no trouble at the airport and their customer service was beyond incredible.
I've never bothered doing refunds before because it was so difficult to gather the information for the claim. I will use them again in the future and have sent the links to all my friends traveling abroad. I was able to get a few hundred dollars/euros back from items purchased. So grateful, thank you guys!
Robin
Developer Response ,
Hello Robin,
Thank you very much for your trust and support ! We are proud to have helped you and hope to keep making the process of tax refunds easier, faster and better!
Have a great day,
The ZappTax team.
App Privacy
The developer, Zapptax SA, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Financial Info
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Zapptax, SA
- Size
- 43.4 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, French, Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2017 ZappTax SA
- Price
- Free