Tax Free in Spain and Italy: Who Manages VAT | STAMP
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for shoppers

Pay without VAT and skip the Tax Refund process

With Stamp, you get the VAT amount discount directly at checkout. No queues, no refund.
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How much are you planning to spend?
€
151
€151
Average tax refund agency fee
€6
With Stamp
€3,99
Italy
Spain
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How it works

Start saving before you even pack

There are multiple ways you can register and start using Stamp. You don't need the app to make use of the service, but it's a great way to find all partner stores, track your invoices, and manage everything in one place.
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Register once

Create your STAMP ID in minutes directly. You can do it in our app or by scanning a QR code in any partner store. You only do this once.
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Pay without VAT at the checkout

Show your STAMP ID at the checkout. The VAT is removed from your total right there, in real time. Pay the final price with your preferred method.
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Obtain your validation from customs

At the airport/customs, simply validate your invoice
why choose us

Everything traditional Tax Free should have been.

Instant. No refund. No wait. The discount is yours at checkout.

Pay without VAT in-store. Instant discount at checkout. The VAT savings stay in your card the moment you pay.

NO REFUNDS, NO WAITING

When your VAT savings stay in your pocket from the start, you can spend more on what you actually came to buy. No funds tied up waiting.

Boost purchasing power

The discount happens at the point of sale. You never have to chase a refund, file paperwork, or wait weeks to see the money.

No refund needed

No hidden fees. Up to 70% more convenient. Transparent, fixed fees per transaction. Significantly cheaper than traditional tax refund agencies and instant.

No hidden fees
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ALL IN ONE

Your shopping companion.
Before, during, after.

The STAMP app is where everything lives. Register once, find partner stores, pay tax free, and follow your invoices; all in the same place.
ALL IN ONE

Your shopping companion.
Before, during, after.

The STAMP app is where everything lives. Register once, find partner stores, pay tax free, and follow your invoices; all in the same place.

Store map

Browse all the shops where you can shop tax free.

Invoice history

Every purchase is automatically saved. See the real-time validation status so you always know where you stand.

Edit your profile anytime

Update your passport or travel details directly in the app, no re-registration needed.
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FAQS

The most common questions from shoppers answered

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Do I need to download an app to use STAMP?

No, it’s not necessary.

You can register by yourself in store and get your personal STAMP ID by scanning the QR code and just share your ID at checkout. Merchants can register you too. Easy and fast!

Why do I have to share my contact details?

They become your STAMP ID. It links your passport and payment card info securely so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you shop in a store that offers Stamp.

Why do I need to provide my credit or debit card details?

The store places a temporary hold (pre-authorization) on your card for the VAT amount. This is just a security step, no actual charge, and it ensures your VAT savings are guaranteed after customs validation.

What about my passport or identity card? Why is it needed?

By law, only non-EU residents qualify for VAT-free shopping. Your passport and identity card confirms your residency status and lets you benefit from the VAT exemption.

What do I have to do at customs?

Within 90 days of your purchase, show your digital or paper invoice at customs when leaving the EU.

In Italy: present the invoice at the customs office.
In Spain: Present the invoice at the DIVA kiosk in the airport.

Other EU countries: show the paper invoice and send a photo of the stamped invoice to STAMP.

Make sure your goods are unused and ready for inspection.

Can I use STAMP at any store?

STAMP is offered in stores across Italy, including many popular boutiques and shops. 

Look for the STAMP sign and ask for it at checkout!

You can also browse all participating stores directly in the STAMP app, so you always know where you can shop and save.

Do I have to stop using other TaxFree services?

No. STAMP doesn’t require exclusivity. You can use any service you like but once you stop paying VAT upfront, it’s hard to go back to waiting for a refund.

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Tax-free, the way it should be.

Instant. Automatic. Yours. Your VAT discount lands at checkout — no forms, no queues, no waiting. Register once, shop tax-free everywhere STAMP is accepted.
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