How to refund the tax when swiping someone else's credit card in Europe?
No matter who pays for the tax refund, as long as your name is on the tax refund form, it will be no problem. But if you swipe your card, I suggest you prepare the quota in advance. If you swipe someone else's card, the consequences may be very serious. \x0d\ \x0d\ Generally speaking, overseas shopping tax rebates include credit cards, cash, checks and Alipay. \x0d\ \x0d\ 1。 Cash tax rebate: the advantage is that it can be obtained immediately, and countries with preferential consumption tax rebate can handle it after the merchants who support shopping tax rebate spend it; The disadvantage is that the procedures are complicated, and there are often long queues waiting, preparing materials and changing money. And choosing other countries' currencies requires high currency conversion fees. \ x0d \ x0d \ 2。 Check refund: the advantage is that it is more convenient in the early stage. After the consumer fills in the documents at the exit airport and sends them back to the relevant place, the customs officers will mail the cheque to the address left by the consumer. But there are also many shortcomings in the later period. In addition to time-consuming, consumers have to pay the postage for sending checks. After receiving the check, the consumer must take the check to the bank for deposit. After deducting all kinds of postage and handling fees, I'm afraid the amount I really get is not much. \x0d\ \x0d\3。 Credit card tax refund: The simplest tax refund method is to return the credit card. However, if you choose credit card tax refund, the credit card submitted by tourists must be an international credit card, such as a credit card with VISA and MASTER CARD logo. Moreover, when using the international standard credit card for tax refund, the currency of tax refund is the currency used when swiping the card, and the US dollar will be refunded when swiping the card. The money will be charged to the credit card account. If the money needs to be used in China, converting it into RMB will generate a currency conversion fee of 1%~2%. \x0d\ \x0d\4。 Alipay Tax Refund: Consumers can apply for tax refund with Alipay when shopping in Europe and other places. The tax refund can reach Alipay within 10 working days at the earliest, and it also supports Alipay wallet to check the payment status in real time.