Gothic Quarter
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Gothic Quarter
7 shops • 6 brands • All VAT refund eligible
El Corte Inglés
Department Store
El Corte Inglés Portal de l'Àngel
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 19
08002 Barcelona
🕒 09:30 - 22:00
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Portal de l'Àngel (Women)
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 15
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Women's collection only
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Portal de l'Àngel 32
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 32
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Multi-floor store: Women, Men, and Children collections
H&M
Fashion & Accessories
H&M Portal de l'Àngel
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 9
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Flagship Barcelona store
Massimo Dutti
Fashion & Accessories
Massimo Dutti Portal de l'Àngel
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 16
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
1200 sqm store with all collections
Mango
Fashion & Accessories
Mango Portal de l'Àngel
📍 Avinguda Portal de l'Àngel, 7
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Desigual
Fashion & Accessories
Desigual Gothic Quarter
📍 Carrer dels Boters, 4
08002 Barcelona
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
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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 Gothic Quarter, 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 Gothic Quarter, 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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