Foreign tourists may request a VAT refund on purchases of domestically produced goods equal to or greater than $70 (seventy Argentine pesos) made in the country in stores that adhere to the «Global Blue Argentina» Tax Free Shopping.
To make this refund, you have to follow these steps:
- In-store: shop at stores displaying the Tax Free logo and ask for the refund form. refund form.
- At the Argentine Customs: when leaving the country, at any Argentine Customs office (at airports, seaports or border( at airports, seaports or border crossings), show the invoices together with your purchases and your passport invoices together with your purchases and your passport and have the refund forms received stamped the refund forms received.
- Collection of the tax refund: it can be in cash, by credit card or bank check.
- Find out all the offices where you can obtain your VAT refund by clicking here.
Tax Free in Argentina
How to Pay for Your Purchases in Buenos Aires
The trend in Argentina leans towards cash payments in stores and restaurants, with some Uber drivers also preferring cash over card payments. This may come as a surprise to tourists from other countries. However, in Buenos Aires, it’s possible to pay with cards in most establishments, although the exchange rate at the time of purchase will be applied.
Where to Find Exchange Rates Information?
To stay updated on the exchange rates of different currencies each day, you can visit currency exchange offices and banks or check the official website of the Banco de la Nación Argentina.
