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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible app and customer support experience. I'm not familiar with VAT returns. I followed the app instructions upon sign up. Find out after submitting the claim that there's customs verifica... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The app is very difficult to use and glitchey and it doesn’t work on many mobile devices. I was told by their customer service that my problem was a poor internet connection. I am at home in SAN FRA... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent app and customers services. Very easy and intuitive. Overall is a complete advance in tax free management to turístico compare withbthe usual blue global tax. Nevertheless, not all shops in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was given a link recently by a shop in Norway to reclaim VAT. I can really testify that PIE VAT with the app works realy well. The VAT refund was easy and quick. Forget thet paper systems (like Glob... See more

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A fully digitized end-to-end product where merchants can facilitate, and consumers can claim, VAT refunds hassle-free at the touch of a button on their mobile devices.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This application is very…

This application is very user-friendly. The customer service, Josh, responded promptly and was very enthusiastic, quickly helping me resolve all my issues. I am extremely grateful!

13 February 2025
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Reply from Pie VAT

Thank you so much for your kind words - they mean a lot to us! It's great to know they've helped so much and we look forward to your next Pie purchases.
Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Travel Refund Assistant, Amazing Service! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

As a frequent traveler to Norway, Pie VAT has completely transformed my tax refund experience! This app makes the refund process incredibly simple—no more waiting in long airport lines or filling out complicated forms. Just scan your receipts with your phone, upload the information, and complete your refund application in minutes. It’s so convenient!

What impressed me even more was Pie VAT’s customer support team. Once, I encountered an issue while uploading a photo, and when I reached out to their support, their response speed was astonishing—I received a reply in less than 5 minutes, and they patiently helped me resolve the problem. This efficient and professional service made me trust and love the app even more. Thank you Josh.

If you’re traveling to Norway, you must download Pie VAT! It not only makes tax refunds quick and easy but also provides thoughtful service that truly caters to travelers. Highly recommended to all tourists—this is an app that genuinely cares about its users!

13 February 2025
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Yvaine! Thank you for the lovely feedback, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a great review for us here at Pie. We hope the word spreads and have tourists just as happy as you going forward! We'll be sure to pass this on to Josh and let him know to keep up the great help! We wish you a great week!
Charlotte

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buggy, complete waste of time.

Buggy, poorly designed UI, system issues. Wasted 30+ mins trying to submit and resubmit passport scans. No indications for submission status. System did not allow a country of residence that is different from passport country. In the end this was a complete waste of time. We specifically asked retailers for the remainder of the trip if they were using PIE VAT. If they did, we opted not to get the tax back. We'd rather contribute tax revenues to the government than to a company that can't get a consistent, stable user experience without wasting the user's time. Far superior experiences lining up for an in person tax refund in Japan (usually under 5 mins) than wasting 30+ mins for a failed tax refund application. Based on my experience, AVOID retailers that use this service, forget trying to get the VAT back, and contribute the VAT to the local economy instead of this company.

7 February 2025
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi SJ - we're sorry we didn't live up to the great standards we strive for on this occasion - we'll make sure the feedback gets to the right teams so we don't face any further issues - it doesn't feel great to know we let you down this way - we hope to make things better next time and hope you'll give us another try!

Charlotte

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The customer service was excellent

The customer service was excellent. They responded immediately and helped me problem solve my issue.

4 February 2025
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Anne, thank you for the review - every single one helps us grow and reach far more tourists so we can bring Pie to everyone - have a great week!
Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process and great Support

I'm amazed at how easy the process is with PIE VAT. You just have to take a few pictures and upload them via the app and then you get your money quickly. We had a small problem and contacted the support team. The support was very friendly and helpful and dealt with our concerns very quickly. We are very satisfied with the process.

I personally prefer PIE VAT over other competitors because the process is much easier and saves time

18 January 2025
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Afschin - we really appreciate the time you've taken to write a lovely review - it sure feels good to know we're doing such a great job and look forward to you using Pie again in the future!
Have a great week!
Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A+ experience

A+ experience! Would highly recommend. Process was very straight forward and their helpline is extremely useful if you run into an issue.

6 January 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VAT reclaim made easy

On a recent visit to Denmark, I did done shopping & the merchant gave me the Pie details to reclaim the VAT. (Possibly the only benefit of Brexit!). The whole process was seamless, the app is easy to navigate & if you do run into difficulties the support is excellent.

26 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service! I missed the customs office on the way out but they were still able to approve my claim without any fuss!

20 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Saunder - many thanks for your feedback! We do like to make sure our tourists have a super easy time with Pie and we like to resolve any issues that may arise!
Looking forward to your future VAT claims with Pie!
Charlotte ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Pie

Excellent service from Pie, once again. Great communication, efficient service and speedy help to solve my small technical difficulty. Thank you Charlotte. I wish all companies could make life so straight forward.

19 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Simon - a big thank you for your super kind words, they really mean a lot to us - making VAT refunds easy for tourists is a big part of what we do! Always happy to help!
Charlotte ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great customer service

great customer service

I found the photo-upload a challenge because I'd already given the purchased item to someone in another city. Pie VAT customer service noticed I hadn't finished my claim, reached out, and resolved my issues in less than ten minutes. Much appreciated!

18 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Amy - many thanks for the review - really glad we could help out and that everything is sorted ;) Looking forward to your next refunds with Pie!
Charlotte ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great app…

Charlotte is a great customer specialist! I’m grateful for her help with my Pie VAT application. I really like the app… it’s user-friendly and significantly reduces queuing time at the airport for receipt submission and inspection.

10 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Jade! So many thanks for your lovely words - really really appreciated to know that we help you so much - looking forward to your next refund(s) with us here at Pie!
Charlotte ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Claudia was fantastic and helpful

5 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Lawrence - I'll be happy to pass on the message to 'Claudia' - really appreciate the feedback :)

Happy travels!
Charlotte ❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Charlotte!

I’ll like to commend Charlotte for a great experience using PIE VAT. She was super helpful in assisting me to retrieve a receipt in order to put through a claim. She even went out of the way to enable submission of my credit card record on exceptional basis. Truly appreciated!

10 November 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Denise - thank you so much for the kind words - truly appreciated :)

Always happy to help!!

Happy travels

Charlotte ❤️

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Vat refund are supposed to be a full…

Vat refund are supposed to be a full refund. But they are charging up to 8.5% on the full refund amount... Which is outrageous. I will avoid using pie vat if possible again.

25 October 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Kelvin; we completely understand how important it is to maximise your refund.

Our mission at Pie VAT is to make this process as seamless as possible, with the lowest fees you'll find in the VAT refund market. The small fee we charge covers our service and ensures we can deliver an efficient, reliable experience for tourists around the world.

We appreciate your feedback and hope to continue improving our services to meet your needs!

Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want to thank the chat team for their…

I want to thank the chat team for their attentive work with me. It would seem that the situation regarding payment is hopeless, but the conversation turned out in such a way that Pie VAT specialists solved my problem.

23 October 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Ruslan! We’re so glad to hear that our chat team was able to turn things around for you! It’s never easy when a payment issue feels like a dead end, and we’re thrilled we could step in and find a solution. Our team genuinely cares about making things right for every customer, so your appreciation means the world to us. Thanks again for your trust in Pie VAT – we’re here for you anytime!

Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use and very quick to get…

Easy to use and very quick to get response if you have question.

4 October 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Ester! Thanks for the kind feedback - here for you and your future travels!

Charlotte

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