Wevat is a separate refund provider with its own invoice and departure-point requirements. Check those before shopping: an ordinary receipt does not automatically work with the app. Provider information checked September 6, 2026; this update is not a new firsthand refund test.
Diane and Aaron in Paris
Is Wevat still offering refunds in France?
Wevat's current website advertises its France service, app downloads and support. It describes taking invoice photos, generating a refund form and validating it at a supported departure point. Wevat's service overview.
The app is an alternative to the retailer's refund arrangement, not a new French tax rule. Start with the general France VAT guide to understand the underlying eligibility.
What should I check before paying?
Wevat says users must register before purchase, be at least 16, live outside the EU and visit for less than six months. An EU passport does not by itself settle residence eligibility.
Check your exact exit point in the app. Ask the shop for an eligible invoice addressed using Wevat's current details, and confirm acceptance with support before relying on a refund. Do not assume every shop or itinerary works. Wevat eligibility and invoice FAQ.
Wevat markets combining eligible purchases across shops with more than €100 spent per trip. That provider arrangement should not be confused with manually combining unrelated receipts for a store-issued form. Wevat service overview.
How much does Wevat refund?
Its FAQ quotes a 22% fee on the VAT, giving a 13% refund of the purchase price for goods taxed at the standard 20% rate. It says payment can take up to three months after departure. Check the amount and payment method shown in your app; the old promise of a one-week refund should not be relied on. Wevat fees and timing.
For illustration, €1,200 including 20% VAT contains €200 tax. Deducting 22% of that tax (€44) leaves €156, or 13% of €1,200. Reduced-rate purchases produce a different result.
What happens when leaving France?
Generate the form and follow the app's customs-validation instructions at the supported exit point. Keep the purchases and documents accessible. Track payment through Wevat and contact its support about delays. Wevat FAQ.
Read Wevat's terms before choosing the service. Compare the actual quote with the retailer's offer and use one agreed refund process for each purchase. Digital paperwork still requires the correct evidence and validation.
Sincerely Petite in Paris, Diane