1. Home
  2. ✈️ Travel
  3. SkipTax
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping

SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping

Official Tax Refund in France

28 ratings
165 reviews
💰 Finance
✈️ Travel
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 9, 2020
  • March 30, 2026

Features

Developer

TAXBACK
✨Promote your app ✨
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping screenshot #1 for iPhone
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping screenshot #2 for iPhone
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping screenshot #3 for iPhone
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping screenshot #4 for iPhone
SkipTax - Tax Free Shopping screenshot #5 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
📌Ready
Reviews summary↘︎
⭐165
Reviews↘︎
📝10+ tags
Tags↘︎
🔄6+ apps
Alternatives↘︎
❓5 answered
FAQ↘︎
📦~ in 1 month
Updates frequency↘︎
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

This app simplifies the VAT refund process for non-EU residents shopping in France. Easily upload invoices, validate forms at customs, and receive your tax refund quickly and conveniently.

✓VAT refund for non-EU residents
✓Upload invoices via app
✓Scan tax-free forms at customs
✓Fast refund confirmation
✓Shop anywhere in France
✓24/7 customer support
Show original description

What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of SkipTax. Based on 28 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 13 positives and 15 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Extremely fast refund processing (24 hours or less)
  • 👍User-friendly and intuitive app interface
  • 📱Simple receipt upload process with photo scanning
  • ⚡Quick barcode generation for customs validation
  • 💰Significant tax refund amounts received
  • 🌍Works at multiple locations (airports, ports, Eurostar terminals)
  • 🎯No need for special store receipts at some retailers
  • 📊Automatic invoice OCR processing
  • 🔄Ability to combine multiple invoices for refund
  • 💳Multiple payment methods supported (PayPal, Wise, Revolut)
  • 📍Clear signage and location guidance at terminals
  • ✅Step-by-step instructions and helpful tutorials
  • 🤝Responsive customer support team

Negative things

  • 💸High commission fees (20% of refund amount)
  • ❌Lack of transparency about fee structure upfront
  • 🔍Receipt quality requirements very strict
  • 📝Requires 'SkipTax' name on receipt from most merchants
  • 🗺️PABLO terminal locations difficult to find at some airports
  • ⏰Barcode generation delays (sometimes 12+ hours)
  • 🚫Limited customer support channels (no phone support)
  • 💬Chatbot support with pre-defined answers only
  • 🔐Requires extensive personal information upfront
  • 🛑Cannot claim refunds after leaving France (timing issues)
  • 🖨️Some terminals require printed barcode, not digital
  • 🌐PayPal was historically the only payment method
  • 📸Difficult to remove uploaded photos if added in error
  • ⚠️Confusing messaging during scanning process
  • 🔧App performance issues and slow processing at times
See all reviews

What's New in SkipTax

5.24

March 30, 2026

Améliorations et bugfix

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Skip Tax refund

Excellent App
Wendy 162Wendy 162

Easy to use

Really easy to use and quick to get a refund, worth it for £60 back!
Nicknane24Nicknane24

So so

Doesn’t give a good rate of exchange but is easy to claim for Disneyland Paris purchases
Cheer1eaderCheer1eader

Terrible Ap

Another misleading App. Multiple issues logging on and when leaving France via train, you cannot use the internet so this app doesn’t work. They don’t tell you this. Paper worked better when I received these from other businesses. DON’T USE This app if you want money back. It doesn’t work!’n
ChentilChentil

SkipTax is so easy

Skiptax app is easy to use and very efficient with giving you the refund
QueenofTheCheyenneQueenofTheCheyenne
See 160 more reviews

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

10 issues

Barcode scanner not accepting digital barcodes at some terminals

Bug

App freezing or slow loading during processing stages

Bug

Selfie/photo capture functionality not working properly

Bug

Scanning process showing confusing messages

Bug

Refund delays beyond promised 24-48 hour timeframe

Bug

Unable to create new account with same passport after deletion

Bug

Chat function locked or unavailable

Bug

Invoices rejected despite being clear and valid

Bug

Terminal machines malfunctioning at certain locations

Bug

Barcode generation taking excessive time

Bug
✨

Requested Features

9 requests

Clear fee breakdown and transparency before processing

Feature

Phone support or improved customer service channels

Feature

Better terminal location mapping within the app

Feature

Ability to delete or edit uploaded photos

Feature

Progress bar or step counter for the entire process

Feature

Clearer instructions on what can and cannot be claimed

Feature

Email contact option for customer support

Feature

Offline functionality or better connectivity handling

Feature

Merchant database showing which stores issue SkipTax receipts

Feature

FAQ

What does the Skiptax app do?

The Skiptax app is designed to simplify the process of obtaining VAT refunds for non-EU residents shopping in France. It allows users to easily upload their purchase invoices, validate their tax-free forms at customs, and track their refund status.

How do I get a VAT refund using Skiptax?

To get a VAT refund, first request invoices addressed to Skiptax when you shop. Then, upload pictures of these invoices to the Skiptax app. Finally, scan your validated tax-free form at the airport or train station to receive your refund.

Is Skiptax free to use?

Yes, the Skiptax app is free to download and use. The app facilitates the VAT refund process, and you receive the highest refunds on the market without any additional charges from the app itself.

Can I use Skiptax for purchases made anywhere in France?

Yes, the app has universal application, meaning you can shop anywhere in France that provides VAT invoices. There is no minimum purchase amount required to use the service.

What kind of customer support does Skiptax offer?

Skiptax provides comprehensive 7/7 customer support through an in-app chat. You can get assistance throughout the entire refund process, including before, during, and after your shopping experience.