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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Trying to reclaim my Norway Tax! What a NIGHTMARE! The website in not understandable! I have sent them an email for advice -11.03.2026 - STILL WAITING for a reply!!! I purchased 3 items NOK 2 098!... See more

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quickly got my refund after getting receipts stamped at customs near the airport check-in counters. Pretty easy and fast! Just follow the steps on the app. There was a sight hiccup because one of... 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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3.8

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

212 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Service from Customer Service Dept

I experienced a few problems trying to complete the details on the app whilst on holiday with a couple of answers not registering so I could not progress. So I contacted Customer Services and the response was swift with exceptional service given to me by Maggie who was so helpful.

June 17, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Way more complicated than a tax refund…

Way more complicated than a tax refund should be.
We did not succeed in claiming our refund with this system which requires a lot effort and pictures. All this is done within minutes with other systems which allow you to claim your tax refund by simply filling out a form and presenting your items when leaving the country.
To the point where we now actively look for shops that offer Global Blue (e.g.) rather than PIE VAT

May 22, 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Fleur, Thanks for the feedback we appreciate the time you've taken to reply.
The app requires pictures of items for customs declarations and being digital we aim to make the process easy instead for our tourists to claim their refunds, receive more of their refund back and faster than other providers - you're welcome to join a chat in the app where I could help with any issues you've encountered :)
We're sorry again if you've had a bad experience - that's not the Pie way so we'd love to help resolve it for you!
Have a nice Thursday
Charlotte

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Amazing service, was really quick and fast. Ran into a bit of an issue, but got help so quick! Thanks so much for your help Charlotte.

January 31, 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Dear Undram - thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with Pie! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service amazing and that Charlotte was able to assist you promptly. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future!
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to process and the…

Quick and easy to process and the customer service is brilliant. Highly recommend.

January 29, 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Jacqueline! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with Pie! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service quick and easy to process, and that our customer service met your expectations. Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you ever need assistance again, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your trust in us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not able to get custom stamp at GOT…

Not able to get custom stamp at GOT airport as info counter who manages the stamping refuses to stamp for pie vat. Bad processing. Will not recommend using

January 13, 2024
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi Saphi - a big thank you for taking the time to share your recent experiences with us. I'm very sorry to hear about the struggle you faced whilst trying to get a custom stamp at Gothenburg airport.

Customs services, who handle the stamping process, operate independently, and we (Pie) don't have any direct control over their procedures or decisions.

I completely understand your frustration, and I want you to know that your feedback is taken seriously. It's through insights like yours that we can learn, improve, and make things right for our customers - so with this we will make sure to reach out to the customs at Gothenburg and reiterate their duty to stamp export receipts from tourists.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best guide of tax refunding

This will inform you about alarms and correct procedures for tax refund

Its response is very quick and friendly.

This is the best guide when you need to adapt to a new environment like tax refund system.

October 25, 2023
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Reply from Pie VAT

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our tax refund procedures! We're delighted to hear that you found our response quick and friendly. It's great to know that our guide has been helpful in navigating the complexities of the tax refund system and adapting to a new environment. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. We appreciate your positive feedback!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10

Really easy to use interface, and fast acting customer support. Far less stressful than other tax claim services.

September 29, 2023
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Reply from Pie VAT

We truly appreciate your feedback regarding Pie! Thank you for choosing Pie, and if there's anything else you need, we're here to help! Charlotte

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service really helped

I had some trouble initially working through the PieVAT software, but one of their Customer Service people, Maggie, gave excellent advice. With that input, the application process was fast and efficient.
One disappointing thing I learned was that not all the merchants I used were part of this system. I hope more shops learn how this system simplifies the process for their customers.

September 18, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Won't erase your data in 7 years

Maybe not the app's fault, I have not informed myself properly yet, but when I tried to exercise my right to be forgotten, this is the answer I got (below). For a service that requires so much sensitive information (picture, passport, place of residence, bank details even), this does not make me trust them at all.

-- Their message:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out under GDPR's Right to Erasure. As we are a regulated service, we are required to store information for up to seven years in case of possible audits - therefore, we are unable to erase any of our users' information when they are still under government audit potential.

We treat data protection seriously. We perform regular vulnerability assessments on all systems against known risks in information security. We also employ industry standard practices when storing and handling data internally. We are committed to the continued hardening of our security.

If you wish for your account to be automatically deleted in 7 years, kindly let me know and we will make sure to register your request.

Thank you.

September 19, 2023
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Reply from Pie VAT

Hi,

Thank you sincerely for taking the time to provide your valuable review and feedback. We would like to offer further clarification regarding why it is essential and legally required for us to retain this data for a period of time.

Our operations are conducted within the tax-free sector, necessitating collaboration with tax authorities in the regions where we operate. As such, authorities are entitled to conduct audits from time to time, and we will be required to turn over certain information about tax free purchases (including what we collect through the Pie process).

With respect to GDPR’s right to erasure, for companies that are legally required to hold on to information, cannot erase all the data. For further information - see here: https://help.pievat.com/en/articles/8395303-how-can-i-delete-my-account-information

We however agree with you that we need to make these GDPR/Audit conditions imposed by the tax authorities more clear to our users and your feedback has been shared with our team which is currently working on improving it.

Your understanding and cooperation in this matter are greatly appreciated. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Best,
Maggie

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So easy

Our experience with PIE VAT has been exceptional! Their professionalism, expertise, and efficiency in handling VAT

September 10, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effective exchange

Effective exchange
I really appreciated assistance from Maggie - she was very concrete in her responses and advice and assisted me with uploading documents in no time. Thanks a lot!

September 11, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

There were some technical issues with the application (loading images and such) but this was solved professionally and quickly by a Pie Systems customer service representative. I reached out via the contact us section, had a response within 24 hours and my issue was resolved within 48 hours.

August 30, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing response time

Response time was amazing in minutes. It's an agile system.
I uploaded the wrong statement hence Maggie from Pie was on email talking to me I think it was a matter of a day for a claim to be processed by the Pie team. Excellent customer service. Thanks.

September 4, 2023
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