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How to get a tax refund on your online purchases from Coolblue?

Julie Vervaet

Julie Vervaet

2 min. - 3/4/2025


How to get a tax refund on your online purchases from Coolblue?

Get a tax refund on your online purchases! To do so, simply have your order delivered to an address in France, Belgium, or Spain. On Coolblue, be sure to update the billing address to Zapptax. Here’s how:

Before completing your purchase, set Zapptax as your billing address.

Step 1: Once you’ve selected your items, go to Shopping cart and click on Place order. On the second screen, click on Order.

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Step 2: Enter your delivery address. Then, in the Invoice address section, select a different invoice address.

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Step 3: Add a new billing address and fill in the required fields with Zapptax’s address:

France: Zapptax - 23, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris Belgium: Zapptax - Rue du Boulet 42, 1000 Brussels - VAT number: 0670 776 774 Spain: Zapptax - Bravo Murillo, 52 1-3, 28003 Madrid - VAT number: N0173919B Click Save.

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Now you're all set to claim your tax refund with Zapptax 🙂

How to retrieve your invoice after placing your order?

Once your order is complete, you can find your invoice in your Coolblue account.

Step 1: Access your account. Go to your account (your first name) at the top right of the main page.

Then, click on Orders and invoices.

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Step 2: Select the relevant order and click on Download invoice.

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That’s it! Now simply upload your invoice to the Zapptax app.

With Zapptax, reclaiming VAT on your purchases in France, Belgium, and Spain has never been easier. Thanks to its user-friendly app, turn your online shopping into extra savings—hassle-free. Manage your tax refund effortlessly and receive your refund quickly via bank transfer or PayPal.


About the author

Julie Vervaet
Julie Vervaet

Marketing Manager at Zapptax

A tax-free shopping specialist at Zapptax for over three years, she has closely supported the company’s growth and contributed to streamlining its processes on a daily basis. In constant contact with travelers, expatriates, and international experts, she has developed solid on-the-ground expertise in the practical and fiscal aspects of VAT refund. Her hands-on knowledge of real-life cases, enriched by active industry monitoring and regular exchanges with professionals, makes her a key point of contact for navigating the subtleties of tax-free shopping. Curious and open-minded, she also draws inspiration from her travels across Asia and her cycling adventures.


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