Rua de Santa Catarina
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Rua de Santa Catarina
6 shops • 6 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Porto Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina
4000-443 Porto
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Flagship store on Porto's main shopping street
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Large store on main pedestrian shopping street
Bershka
Fast Fashion
Bershka Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 111-119
4000-443 Porto
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Young fashion on main shopping street
Pull&Bear
Fast Fashion
Pull&Bear Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua Santa Catarina 156
4000-451 Porto
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Casual fashion on pedestrian street
Fnac
Electronics & Media
Fnac Santa Catarina
📍 Edifício Palladium, Rua Santa Catarina 73
4000-449 Porto
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Books, electronics, music in historic Palladium building
Sephora
Beauty & Cosmetics
Sephora Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina
4000-443 Porto
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Flagship beauty store on main shopping street
Why Shop in Rua de Santa Catarina with TravelMoney
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Digital Process
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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
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 23%. Lower rates apply to essential items such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, food, and books. When shopping in Rua de Santa Catarina, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €61.50 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €61.50 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 Rua de Santa Catarina, 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
For Shoppers
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For Merchants
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