Eixample
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Eixample
11 shops • 11 brands • All VAT refund eligible
El Corte Inglés
Department Store
El Corte Inglés Avinguda Diagonal
📍 Avinguda Diagonal, 617
08028 Barcelona
🕒 09:30 - 22:00
Large location with extensive supermarket
COS
Fashion & Accessories
COS Passeig de Gràcia
📍 Passeig de Gràcia, 27
08007 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Clean lines, minimalist fashion for men and women
Longchamp
Luxury Accessories
Longchamp Passeig de Gràcia
📍 Passeig de Gràcia, 86
08008 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 20:30
Boutique on Barcelona's luxury shopping boulevard
Maje
Contemporary Fashion
Maje Rambla de Catalunya
📍 Rambla de Catalunya, 120
08008 Barcelona
🕒 10:30 - 20:30
Eixample district shopping boulevard
Sandro
Contemporary Fashion
Sandro Passeig de Gràcia
📍 Passeig de Gràcia, 67
08008 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Barcelona's premier luxury shopping boulevard, multi-floor boutique
Claudie Pierlot
Contemporary Fashion
Claudie Pierlot Valencia
📍 Calle Valencia, 272
08007 Barcelona
🕒 11:00 - 20:00
Eixample district boutique, Parisian feminine elegance
Balenciaga
Luxury Fashion
Balenciaga Passeig de Gràcia
📍 Passeig de Gràcia, 101
08008 Barcelona
🕒 11:00 - 20:00
Flagship store on luxury shopping avenue, century after founder first opened in Barcelona
Manolo Blahnik
Luxury Footwear
Manolo Blahnik Barcelona
📍 Paseo de Gracia, 38-40
08007 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Boutique in Mandarin Oriental Hotel building
Castañer
Luxury Footwear
Castañer Barcelona
📍 Passeig de Gràcia, 101
08008 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Catalan espadrille heritage brand founded 1927
Cartier
Luxury Jewelry & Watches
Cartier Barcelona
📍 Paseo de Gracia, 82
08008 Barcelona
🕒 11:00 - 20:00
Bulgari
Luxury Jewelry & Watches
Bulgari Barcelona
📍 Paseo de Gracia, 74
08007 Barcelona
🕒 10:30 - 20:30
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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 21%. Lower rates apply to essential items such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, food, and books. When shopping in Eixample, 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 Eixample, 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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