# Wevat Tax Refund — Tax-free shopping made simple.

> Digital tax-free shopping solution for travelers in France. (iPhone/iPad app by Vatcat.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wevat-tax-refund/id1147269914 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vatcat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147269913)
- Category: Travel, Shopping
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 38 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: British English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-12-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wevat-tax-refund/id1147269914/reviews.md

## What is Wevat Tax Refund?

The go-to shopping app for your next trip to France!

Welcome to the Wevat community - a group of people who love both travel and shopping! We've helped refund travellers from 88 countries more than €18 million on their shopping.

Wevat aims to make the tax-free shopping experience convenient, efficient and trustworthy for travellers with its revolutionary digital solution and customer- focused service. We believe getting tax back on your shopping should be simple and hassle-free, so you can spend your time and money on better things when you travel to France. 

Why choose Wevat tax refund for your next trip to France?

-1. Hassle-free process

Take a picture of your purchase invoices, then simply generate and scan your barcode when you leave France. No more dealing with stamping and mailing multiple paper forms.

-2. More shopping options

No partner store restrictions — you can now shop tax free at any store that sells eligible items with valid invoices, all from your phone!

-3. Save more money

Compared with in-store VAT refund providers, Wevat gives you up to 23% more VAT back with a single, transparent service fee and no foreign exchanges fees. 

-4. No minimum purchase spend

You just need to spend EUR 100 in total per trip, whereas traditional In-store tax refunds requires a minimum of EUR 100 per purchase. 

-5. Refund the way you want

Wevat can refund you in over 50 currencies by bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay or WeChat Pay, all trackable through the app.

Follow us on Instagram (ID: Wevatapp) and Twitter(ID: WevatApp) for more VAT refund and travel information in France.

## Key features

- Digital tax refund process
- Scan barcode upon departure
- Shop at any store with eligible items
- Higher VAT refund percentage
- No minimum purchase per item
- Multiple refund currency options

## What do users think of Wevat Tax Refund?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast refund processing (2-3 days)
- 👍 User-friendly app interface with clear instructions
- 💰 Higher refund percentages than competitors
- 🛒 Works for small purchases under €100
- 💬 Responsive customer support via chat
- 📱 Paperless digital process
- 🌍 Supports multiple payment methods (bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat)
- ✅ Easy invoice generation at stores
- 🎯 Transparent fee structure
- ⚡ Quick airport scanning process

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ❌ App not working/errors on basic functions
- 💸 High commission fees (22%)
- ⏱️ Slow invoice verification process
- 🚫 Limited to France only
- 📍 Limited departure points in France
- 🔌 Appears to be out of business/shut down
- 💳 Forced currency conversion for US customers
- 🤝 Many luxury brands don't accept the service
- 😤 Unresponsive customer support in recent months
- ❌ No refunds received after months/years
- 🔐 Potential scam concerns

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Error messages on signup and travel date entry screens
- App crashes on multiple iPhone models
- Help/Chat function not working
- QR code not scanning at airport kiosks
- Invoice verification taking days or not completing
- Incorrect refund amount calculations displayed
- Form generation failures
- Login/authentication issues
- Photo upload and processing failures

**Most requested features**

- Expand to other EU countries beyond France
- Expand to more departure points in France
- Support for luxury brand invoices
- Better store education/marketing to retailers
- Offline functionality
- Dark mode option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 120)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wevat-tax-refund/id1147269914/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Scam!!!

*2025-08-29, version 7.2.0*

Scam!!! Do not use never got my money back after 2 years since my trip to Paris even though I followed all necessary steps and instructions

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-07-24, version 7.2.0*

App not working at all. Can’t request refunds. Jul 2025

### 1/5 — 欺诈

*2025-07-08, version 7.2.0*

早就停止运营了，但是没有提示，还在引导你开wevat抬头的发票，导致我损失110欧，气死😡

### 1/5 — Likely out of business

*2025-05-03*

I'm trying to collect my refund from August 2024 and no success. Live chat is no longer available and I have nowhere to contact. Looks like wevat is out of business

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2025-04-21, version 7.2.0*

Nothing is working

### 1/5 — wevat is likely out of business

*2025-03-28*

I'm trying to collect my refund from August 2024 and no success. Live chat is no longer available and I have nowhere to contact. Looks like wevat is out of business

### 1/5 — App DOES NOT WORK

*2025-03-22*

No stars or less is the rating this app deserves. Have tried to enter travel information (date of trip and leaving from) to claim VAT Refund for over two weeks and continue to get Error Occurred Message - Try again or contact WeVat.  I have reached out twice and no response.  I am now back home in the US from my Paris trip and still trying to find out if I can get the VAT Refund.  The HELP function does not work.  No Chat function either.  Is this a scam? So now I have lost out on getting the refund?

### 1/5 — Error on the first screen

*2025-02-23, version 7.1.18*

I downloaded the app and tried to sign up with filling the first screen that came up. All I get is an error message every time.

### 1/5 — Scam! Avoid at all costs 🚨

*2025-02-21, version 7.1.18*

Submitted my tax refund in August, and to this day, still no refund. No updates, no response from customer support—completely unreachable. It’s clear they’ve taken the money and disappeared. Do not use this app! 🚫

### 1/5 — Error occur

*2025-02-20, version 7.1.18*

After input the arrival, departure date & departure port, an error occurred. Cannot fix. Deleted this app.

## Frequently asked questions about Wevat Tax Refund

### What does the Wevat Tax Refund app do?

The app provides a digital solution for travelers to claim tax refunds on their shopping in France. It allows users to upload purchase invoices, generate a barcode, and scan it when leaving the country, eliminating the need for paper forms and stamping.

### How does the tax refund process work with Wevat?

You simply take pictures of your purchase invoices within the app. When you're ready to leave France, you generate and scan a barcode provided by the app at customs. This digital process replaces the traditional stamping and mailing of paper forms.

### Can I shop at any store and still get a tax refund?

Yes, unlike some other services, Wevat has no partner store restrictions. You can shop tax-free at any store that sells eligible items and provides valid invoices, all managed through your phone.

### What are the minimum spending requirements for a tax refund?

Wevat has a more flexible minimum spending requirement compared to traditional in-store tax refunds. You only need to spend a total of EUR 100 per trip, whereas traditional methods often require a minimum of EUR 100 per individual purchase.

### How can I receive my tax refund?

You can receive your refund in over 50 different currencies. Options include bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, and WeChat Pay, all of which can be tracked directly through the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.2.0 — 2025-04-05

Bug fixes

### 7.1.18 — 2024-09-18

Bug fixes

### 7.1.16 — 2024-09-08

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 7.1.14 — 2024-03-07

In this release we've made some bug fixes.

Stay safe and keep on Wevatting folks!!

### 7.1.13 — 2024-01-31

We've squashed some bugs and made some UI improvements to make your app experience more smooth.

Stay safe and keep on Wevatting folks!!

## Apps similar to Wevat Tax Refund

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tootbus – City guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tootbus-city-guide/id1539663642) | 3.9 (601) | Free | Travel |
| [Global Blue - Shop Tax Free](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-blue-shop-tax-free/id693120896) | 3.3 (878) | Free | Travel |
| [TrainPal: Cheap train tickets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainpal-cheap-train-tickets/id1411737922) | 4.6 (135) | Free | Travel |
| [Withlocals: Private Tours](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withlocals-private-tours/id655695313) | 4.7 (432) | Free | Travel |
| [Shangri-La Circle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shangri-la-circle/id530103397) | 4.9 (882) | Free | Travel |
| [Paris Aéroport – Official](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paris-aeroport-official/id322543617) | 3.2 (57) | Free | Travel |

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*