Salamanca
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Salamanca
15 shops • 14 brands • All VAT refund eligible
El Corte Inglés
Department Store
El Corte Inglés Goya
📍 Calle de Goya, 76
28009 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
Salamanca district location
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 23
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Salamanca luxury district
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 66
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Salamanca Golden Mile luxury boutique
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès José Ortega y Gasset
📍 Calle José Ortega y Gasset, 12
28006 Madrid
🕒 11:00 - 19:00
Salamanca district flagship
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Ortega y Gasset
📍 Calle José Ortega y Gasset, 16
28006 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Flagship standalone boutique on Salamanca's Golden Mile
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel at El Corte Inglés Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 47
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 22:00
Fragrance, Makeup & Skincare boutique inside El Corte Inglés Serrano
Dior
Luxury Fashion
Dior Ortega y Gasset
📍 Calle José Ortega y Gasset, 6
28006 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 49
28006 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Prada
Luxury Fashion
Prada Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 26
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Velázquez
📍 Calle de Velázquez, 41
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Salamanca district luxury area
Loewe
Luxury Fashion
Casa Loewe Madrid
📍 Calle de Serrano, 34
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Casa Loewe flagship - iconic Spanish luxury brand in 19th century building, over 1000 sqm across 3 floors
Massimo Dutti
Fashion & Accessories
Massimo Dutti Serrano
📍 Calle de Serrano, 48
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Flagship concept store - 1,330 sqm across 4 floors in Salamanca's Golden Mile
Sézane
Fashion & Accessories
L'Appartement Sézane Madrid
📍 Calle de Claudio Coello, 22
28001 Madrid
🕒 11:30 - 20:00
First permanent Sézane flagship in Spain, Barrio de Salamanca, opened December 2024
Longchamp
Luxury Accessories
Longchamp Calle Serrano
📍 Calle Serrano, 20
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Salamanca district boutique on Calle Serrano luxury shopping street
Sandro
Contemporary Fashion
Sandro Calle Serrano
📍 Calle Serrano, 47
28001 Madrid
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Salamanca district on Madrid's most prestigious shopping street
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After shopping
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When leaving the EU
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VAT Refund Essentials
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
France 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%. Lower rates apply to essential items such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, food, and books. When shopping in Salamanca, 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 (can be across multiple merchants and purchases)
- 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
How It Works
- Shop: Request invoice to "Travel Money" + Paris address
- Upload: Invoice/receipt in app immediately
- Validate: Scan barcodes at point of departure before leaving (2+ hours notice)
- Claim: Up to 75% bigger refund vs typical stores
When Leaving the EU
When departing the EU from Salamanca, scan the barcode on your TravelMoney app at your point of departure (airport, port, or train station).
Critical Success Factors
- Invoice must show "Travel Money" name + specific Paris address
- Complete app profile before departure
- Keep purchases in carry-on for inspection
- End trip in app 2+ hours before departure
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