🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
Travellers save an average of A$180.
Avg saving
A$180
per trip
VAT refund
0%
on eligible goods
Top category
🎩
British Fashion
Travellers save an average of A$180 in London.
* Estimates based on published retail prices and current exchange rates.
0% VAT is included in every price tag. Here's how to get your share back.
No. The UK suspended its VAT Retail Export Scheme in January 2021. Non-UK residents can no longer claim VAT refunds on purchases made in the UK. This means you pay the full 20% VAT with no refund available.
Correct — there's no VAT refund mechanism. Any savings you find in London come from price differences between markets, not from tax refunds. Some items are priced lower in the UK due to market competition, currency exchange rates, or UK-specific pricing strategies.
Duty-free shops at UK airports sell goods without the 20% VAT. This applies to purchases made after passport control on international departures. However, duty-free pricing isn't always the best deal — compare with high-street prices before assuming airport shops are cheaper.
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~A$1,800
Potential savings on a 7-day trip to London
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Get Pryce IQ FreeNo. The VAT refund scheme was removed entirely. This applies regardless of purchase value. There have been ongoing discussions about reinstating the scheme, but as of now, it remains suspended.
Northern Ireland operates under different rules due to the Windsor Framework. Visitors may be able to claim VAT refunds on purchases made in Northern Ireland under certain conditions, though the process is more complex. Check current guidance before relying on this.