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When you visit the UK you will pay Value Added Tax (VAT) on most things you buy. The VAT Retail Export Scheme allows you to claim a VAT refund on most goods you buy when you leave the EU.
Not all retailers participate in the VAT refund scheme. When you purchase the goods ask the retailer if they participate as you will need to complete the form in the shop and the retailer will need to verify you have purchased the goods. The VAT rate is currently 20%.
You are eligible for a VAT refund if:
You can buy any goods under the scheme on which you pay VAT if the retailer participates in the scheme except for the following:
These goods must be exported within your hold or hand luggage.
1. Request a VAT Refund Form
When you purchase goods, from any UK retailer, inform the retailer immediately that you wish to reclaim VAT. The retailer will give you a VAT Refund Form for you to complete and sign. Please note, forms should be completed prior to visiting the Moneycorp desk at London Stansted Airport.
2. Proceed to the Moneycorp desk at the airport
There are two Moneycorp locations at London Stansted Airport:
Landside (before security) - Zone A (next to Marks & Spencer)
Airside (after security) - opposite HEMA
Passengers wishing to receive immediate payments should present their VAT reclaim forms (only issued from the retailer) to Moneycorp. A check will be made confirming the passenger's identity and for evidence of same day travel outside the EU passengers will also need to have the goods being claimed available for inspection by Moneycorp, which may necessitate completing the process prior to check-in (Landside), unless the items are being carried as hand baggage.
3. Collect your refund
Cash payments will be available in both GBP (£) and in foreign currency, with no commission charged.
Contact Moneycorp on 01279 681 833 for any queries.
If you decide to leave goods bought under the scheme in the EU, you must clearly delete those items from any VAT refund document when you finally leave the EU. This amendment must be made before you present the VAT refund documentation and the remaining goods to Customs for examination and certification (if that is appropriate under the procedures above).
For more information please visit the HM Revenue and Customs website.
Contact Moneycorp on 01279 681 833 for any queries.