境外旅客在湖北"买买买"更省心了。 5家商场新设集中退付点 离境退税"即买即退"服务指的是境外旅客在指定商店购物时，只需提供信用卡预授权担保，即可当场领 取退税款，无需再等到离境口岸办理。这种"即买即退、资金秒达"的便捷服务大大提升了境外旅客的购 物体验。 在武商梦时代一楼A区服务台，"即买即退集中退付点"的标识已醒目摆放，境外旅客扫码即可启动退税 申请流程。这一设置解决了此前境外旅客在不同商店购物需分别办理退税的痛点。 五分钟到账、一站式办理，境外旅客在湖北的购物体验正迎来新一轮升级。日前，武汉市税务局推出境 外旅客购物离境退税"即买即退"集中退付点服务，让"多次购物、一次退税"成为现实。武商MALL、武 商梦时代等5家高端商场率先上线此服务，境外旅客最快5分钟就能收到退税款。 "之前旅客在不同商店购物，可能要分别办理退税，现在在集中退付点，能一次性处理全武汉退税商店 的申请单，效率高多了。"武商梦时代财务部主管介绍。 这一举措是湖北省自7月实施离境退税政策以来的又一次服务升级。5月，湖北公布了首批57家离境退税 商店名单。7月初，又新增45家"即买即退"商店。 自湖北开启离境退税以来，武商梦时代开具的离境 ...

点击标题右下角★【星标】 可以更快收到我们最新推送哦！ 集中退付，告别口岸排队 曾经，离境退税意味着旅客要在口岸退税点办理相关手续，可能面临排队等候、时间紧张等问题。现在，武汉市上线5个"即买即 退"集中退付点，将这一流程彻底前置。 市区直达：符合条件的境外旅客在全市所有离境退税商店购物后，均可直接前往位于市中心各大核心商圈的集中退付点办理退税。 立等可取： 旅客在集中退付点提供相关材料，经审核后，即可现场到账相应的预退税款。实现"即买、即退、即享"。 全程无忧：全市所有集中退付点均特别设立服务台，专业服务人员提供一对一指导，沟通零障碍。 二、极致体验： 三步搞定，退税如此简单 2025年11月17日起，境外旅客在武汉市购物退税将迎来重磅利好！为全面提升国际旅客购物体验，国家税务总局武汉市税务局正式 推出境外旅客购物离境退税"即买即退"集中退付点服务。此项创新举措旨在为境外旅客提供更加高效、便捷的退税服务，让"购物 在武汉，退税更轻松"成为现实。 一、创新场景： 精品购物，畅享退税体验 武汉市有5家高端商场成为"即买即退"集中退付点，分别为硚口区武汉恒隆广场（Wuhan Heartland 66 Mall）、 ...

第八届进博会正在"四叶草"（上海国家会展中心）如火如荼举行，文创馆依旧是最热门的打卡点之一。 进博文创馆今年多了一项新功能——离境退税，驻扎在馆外离境退税集中退付点的中国银行工作人员， 以贴身式服务让外籍旅客获得"一站式"的退税服务体验。 MARIE女士告诉记者，她这次以展商身份到上海参加进博会，在农食产品展区展示葡萄酒等饮料。她 刚在文创馆买了盲盒、徽章等商品，作为此行纪念。据马煜介绍，MARIE女士购物金额总计275元，可 以获得9%的退税，即24.75元。临别前，马煜提醒这位法国展商："你离开上海时，找海关（验核）盖 章。" 事实上，上海已有不少离境退税集中退付点，可供来沪境外人士就近前往。据记者了解，全市已有26个 离境退税集中退付点（含全市通兑点），还有74个"即买即退"单店。其中，中行设立了7个银行网点作 为集中退付点，包括在5个营业网点的集中退付点，以及在本届进博会馆内首次设立的2个集中退付点。 位于进博文创馆和5.2H馆临时网点的集中退付点配备多语种专业服务团队，提供多语种退税信封，覆盖 英语、日语、韩语等，全程协助旅客完成申请单开具、"即买即退"等流程。入境外籍客户凭本人有效身 份证件及在本 ...

在扩围离境退税商店的同时，重庆市税务局同步升级离境退税"即买即退"便利化举措，将退税环节前置 到购物现场，不仅有利于促进再次消费，也让旅客在离境口岸验核时更加从容。 今年前三季度重庆办理离境退税境外旅客人数同比增长518% 中新网重庆11月10日电 (梁钦卿)记者10日从重庆市税务局获悉，今年前三季度，重庆办理离境退税境外 旅客人数同比增长518%，实退税额同比增长近5倍。 离境退税政策，是指境外旅客在离境口岸离境时，对其在退税商店购买的退税物品退还增值税的政策。 重庆于2024年开始试点离境退税"即买即退"。 图为在位于重庆观音桥商圈的离境退税"即买即退"集中退付点，一名来自马来西亚的旅客正在办理离境 退税。重庆市税务局供图 截至今年10月底，重庆离境退税商店总数已增至258家，其中包含离境退税"即买即退"商店50家。 "新增的退税商店中，有更多富有重庆地方特色的名优特产、科技范十足的电子产品，境外旅客能买到 的退税商品种类越来越丰富。"重庆市税务局出口退税服务和管理局副局长李林介绍，渝中区"十八 梯"景区的朱炳仁铜艺、磁器口古镇的陈昌银麻花、万州区的鱼泉榨菜、铜梁区的天星寨葛粉、云阳县 的王大汉桃片糕等品 ...

Core Insights - The Bank of China Shanghai Branch has enhanced its cross-border financial services at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) by introducing a centralized tax refund point for immediate refunds, improving the shopping experience for foreign travelers [1][4]. Group 1: Tax Refund Services - The centralized tax refund point allows foreign travelers to enjoy a "buy and refund" service, with a minimum purchase requirement of 200 yuan for tax refunds, following a policy adjustment by six Chinese ministries [2][4]. - The Bank of China staff actively assist travelers in understanding the tax refund process, including the refund threshold and rates, ensuring a smooth experience [2][3]. Group 2: Customer Experience - The Bank of China has set up two centralized refund points at the expo, strategically located near areas with high foreign visitor traffic, enhancing accessibility [3]. - Travelers have expressed high satisfaction with the service, highlighting the professionalism and warmth of the staff, which contributes to a positive perception of the expo [2][3]. Group 3: Innovative Solutions - The introduction of an integrated tax refund POS machine at the expo streamlines the refund process, combining multiple steps into one, significantly reducing processing time [4]. - The Bank of China has implemented various innovations in tax refund services, including cross-regional recognition of immediate refunds and the establishment of refund points in hotels and supermarkets [4]. Group 4: Future Commitment - The Bank of China Shanghai Branch aims to continue providing high-quality services to foreign travelers, contributing to the promotion of high-level openness and inbound consumption [5].

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) has opened in Shanghai, attracting participation from 155 countries and regions, with 4,108 overseas companies exhibiting, marking a record scale of 430,000 square meters [1] Group 1: Payment Services - The CIIE has introduced various payment service enhancements, including mobile payments, bank cards, cash, and digital RMB wallet payments, providing a seamless payment experience for exhibitors and visitors [1] - A significant interest in digital RMB hard wallets was observed, with long queues at service points for attendees to apply for and activate these wallets, which offer a 20 yuan consumption bonus [2][3] - The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) launched an 8th anniversary edition of the digital RMB hard wallet, featuring an electronic screen to display real-time account balances, and collaborated with exhibitors to provide on-site payment experiences [3] Group 2: Tax Refund Services - The CIIE has upgraded its tax refund services for foreign exhibitors, with the establishment of two centralized "immediate refund" points, staffed with multilingual teams to assist with the refund process [6] - The collaboration between China UnionPay and Bank of China has led to the integration of "immediate refund" and "port tax refund" services, creating a comprehensive service loop from "inbound consumption" to "outbound tax refund" [6] - Bank of China has assisted in expanding the number of tax refund stores in Shanghai, with nearly 80,000 tax refund transactions processed from January to September, reflecting a 92% year-on-year increase [7]

Core Insights - China Bank, in collaboration with China UnionPay, launched an innovative tax refund product for outbound tourists at the 8th China International Import Expo, aimed at enhancing consumer experience and facilitating quick refunds [2] - The new tax refund product integrates "immediate purchase and refund" and "port tax refund" services, allowing foreign tourists to use various international cards for a streamlined refund process [2] - The product creates a complete service loop from "inbound consumption" to "outbound tax refund," receiving positive feedback during its pilot phase for its safety and efficiency [2] Company Developments - China Bank has obtained tax refund agency permissions in 19 provinces and cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Sichuan, and Shaanxi [3] - The bank has introduced several pioneering tax refund services in Shanghai this year, including the first centralized refund points and immediate refund services at hotels and supermarkets [3] - These initiatives are designed to provide greater convenience for foreign tourists and contribute to Shanghai's development as an international consumption center [3]

Core Insights - The collaboration between China UnionPay and Bank of China aims to enhance the payment environment for foreign visitors in China through an innovative tax refund service [1][2] - The new tax refund product integrates "immediate purchase and refund" and "port tax refund" services, creating a comprehensive service loop from "inbound consumption" to "outbound tax refund" [1][2] Group 1 - China UnionPay's Chairman emphasized the company's commitment to optimizing the payment environment for foreign visitors as part of the national open strategy [1] - The new tax refund service significantly improves the refund process and reduces processing time, responding to national policies aimed at boosting consumption [1][2] - The product allows foreign tourists to use various international bank cards, including UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and Diners Club, at designated refund service points [1] Group 2 - The integrated service provided through specialized POS machines allows for pre-authorization guarantees and tax refund settlements, greatly shortening the traditional refund time [2] - China UnionPay has established a global payment network covering 183 countries and regions, supporting international trade and cultural exchanges [2] - Future plans include deepening strategic cooperation with partners like Bank of China to enhance cross-border payment services and ensure the effective implementation of innovative services nationwide [2]

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE) will feature a new tax refund scheme aimed at enhancing consumer experience for foreign tourists, promoting trade, and boosting economic activity in China [26]. Group 1: Historical Context - The historical evolution of customs in China dates back to 714 AD with the establishment of the Maritime Customs Office, which played a crucial role in managing foreign trade and collecting tariffs [5][7]. - Over the centuries, the customs system has transformed, ultimately evolving into the modern customs framework that leverages technology for efficiency and convenience [8][24]. Group 2: Tax Refund Mechanism - The tax refund system allows foreign tourists to purchase goods at prices excluding value-added tax (VAT), thereby saving money and facilitating international trade [13][17]. - There are two primary methods for tourists to claim tax refunds: immediate refunds at designated stores and refunds at customs points upon departure [19][21]. Group 3: Collaboration and Future Initiatives - China UnionPay and Bank of China will collaborate to launch a new tax refund scheme during the CIIE, aimed at attracting global consumers to shop in China [26].

Core Insights - The opening of the first hotel-based tax refund point in Shanghai at the Shanghai Grand Hotel aims to provide a seamless "stay, shop, refund" experience for international tourists [1] - The hotel has a high occupancy rate of 82%, with 80% of guests being international, predominantly from South Korea [1] - The increase in South Korean visitors is attributed to the visa-free policy implemented in November last year, leading to a surge in bookings, particularly on weekends and holidays [2] Group 1 - The Shanghai Grand Hotel has established a centralized tax refund point to cater to the growing demand from South Korean tourists [2] - The hotel staff has been trained to provide 24-hour tax refund services, enhancing convenience for guests and nearby businesses [2] - The hotel is adapting its services to accommodate a changing demographic of South Korean visitors, including families and larger groups [2] Group 2 - The hotel supports popular payment methods among South Koreans, such as Kakao Pay, and offers multilingual services to enhance the guest experience [1] - The hotel is strategically located near popular tourist attractions, making it an attractive option for South Korean visitors [1] - There is a strong indication that interest from South Korean tourists will continue to grow, with many already booking for New Year's Eve [2]