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Tax refund and payment basics for Korea shopping deals
A plain-language guide to tax refund reminders, passport checks, payment cards, receipts, duty-free pickup, and offer eligibility.
1. Sale window
For ordinary shopping, visitors should check whether the store supports immediate tax refund, airport refund, or no refund for a specific product category.
2. Visitor eligibility
Carry the passport used for travel when shopping at stores that require foreign visitor verification. Some promotions may also require app membership or a minimum spend.
3. Archive safely
Credit cards, mobile payment, and foreign-issued cards can behave differently by store, brand, and promotion. Add payment caveats instead of promising universal acceptance.
4. Final source check
Separate tax refund from duty-free pickup in explanations. Duty-free orders usually depend on departure itinerary, while ordinary tax refund depends on store, product, and receipt rules.
