Madrid
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Madrid
Discover VAT refund shopping in Madrid. From Salamanca district to Gran Vía, explore luxury boutiques and designer stores. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1650+ tax-free shops
Salamanca
Madrid's luxury district with flagship stores
ExploreGran Vía
Main shopping boulevard with international brands
ExploreChueca
Trendy LGBTQ+ neighborhood with independent boutiques
ExploreMalasaña
Alternative fashion hub with vintage stores
ExplorePuerta del Sol
Tourist shopping hub with mainstream brands
ExploreSerrano
Luxury shopping street in Salamanca district
ExploreFuencarral
Urban fashion street with youth brands
ExploreLa Latina
Historic neighborhood with artisan shops
ExploreFeatured Shops in Madrid
20 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
El Corte Inglés
Department Store
El Corte Inglés Callao
📍 Plaza de Callao, 2
28013 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
Connected to Preciados location, central shopping complex
Primark
Fashion & Accessories
Primark Gran Vía
📍 Calle Gran Vía, 32
28013 Madrid
🕒 09:30 - 22:00
Europe's largest Primark - 12,000 sqm across 5 floors
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Gran Vía
📍 Calle Gran Vía, 34
28013 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:30
Gran Vía flagship location
H&M
Fashion & Accessories
H&M Gran Vía
📍 Calle Gran Vía, 32
28013 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:30
Same building as Primark and Mango
Mango
Fashion & Accessories
Mango Gran Vía
📍 Calle Gran Vía, 32
28013 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:30
Spanish brand, Gran Vía flagship
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 66
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Salamanca Golden Mile luxury boutique
Why Shop in Madrid with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1650+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Spain
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Spain applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 21%. When shopping in Madrid, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: No minimum (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: No minimum in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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For Merchants
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