Global Blue – Shop Tax Free

Name: Global Blue – Shop Tax Free
Rating: 2.68 (2797 reviews)
Author: Global Blue SA

By: Global Blue SA App

Shop the world and save money with the new and improved SHOP TAX FREE app.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

1,359,942 ▲ 7.20K

Data as of 2026-08-27

Rating:

2.68 ▲ 0.05

(2,797)

Version:

4.11.12069

Last updated: 2026-07-27

Ranking

#56,872 ▲ 33

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The SHOP TAX FREE app by Global Blue is your ultimate companion for tax-free shopping worldwide. This free app helps you effortlessly find your favorite brands and stores, understand tax-free shopping rules, and track your tax refunds instantly to see your savings in real time. With advanced mapping and geo-location technology, easily locate refund points in cities and airports wherever you shop.

Designed for a seamless shopping experience, the app features one-touch enrollment via passport scanning, autofill of tax-free forms, live refund tracking, and in-app alerts about refund statuses and nearby services. The integrated SHOP TAX FREE Card, compatible with Apple Wallet, simplifies validations. Available in English, Russian, French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese, this app supports shoppers globally in managing their tax refunds with ease.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

4.11.12069 Last updated: 2026-07-27

Version code:

112069

Creation date:

2013-10-07

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

191.55MB

Email:

sh*****@globalblue.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 56,872 ▲ 33

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Developed by:

Global Blue SA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buuuk.globalblue

Email:

sh*****@globalblue.com

Website:

http://www.globalblue.com/customer-services/contact-us/

User Reviews

The app is praised for ease of use and refund tracking when it works, but it is criticized for reliability issues such as login problems, frequent bugs, high fees, and refunds being blocked by customs or barcode scans. Customer support is often lacking. Overall, user sentiment is mixed; positive experiences occur only when the app functions correctly.

Pros

Easy to use with a quick refund process when it works.
Refund tracking functionality within the app.
Positive experiences and praise when the app functions well (e.g., excellent, great app).

Cons

Persistent login/authentication problems and sign-up loops.
Frequent bugs and glitches making the app unreliable.
High fees or commissions with perceived lack of transparency.
Refunds often blocked or not processed due to customs or barcode scanning problems.
Weak customer support or lack of assistance when issues arise.

Recent reviews

Ghastly experience so far. Trying to add refund method to existing purchase. Have tried verifying identity via emailed link 6 times; just doesn't work! Get some professionals to fix your app/system. It sucks!