Frankfurt
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Frankfurt
Discover VAT refund shopping in Frankfurt. From Goethestraße to Zeil, explore financial district luxury. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
5 shopping districts • 250+ tax-free shops
Zeil
Bustling pedestrian shopping boulevard with major malls
ExploreGoethestraße
Prestigious luxury shopping avenue with designer flagships
ExploreFreßgass
Upmarket street with gourmet food shops and boutiques
ExploreHauptwache
Central shopping hub with underground mall and transport connections
ExploreSachsenhausen
Historic district with independent boutiques and antique shops
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Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
250+ 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 Germany
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
Germany 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 19%. When shopping in Frankfurt, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €25 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €25 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
Get up to 100% VAT refunds on your Frankfurt shopping. Join the waitlist for instant refunds.
For Merchants
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