utu welcomes its latest airline partner, Ethiopian Airlines, onboard to offer tourists the ability to receive more of their tax refund in Frequent Flyer Miles. utu has sealed a partnership with ShebaMiles, the award-winning carrier’s loyalty program. This partnership will…
utu X Royal Orchid Plus – A smoother way to earn more on your tax refunds
Tourists often find that almost half of their VAT refunds are being taken in fees. utu strives to change this by giving more back to the global shopper. Now, Royal Orchid Plus (ROP) members can earn more on their refunds…
The best locations to maximise your tax refund with utu!
utu upsizes your tax refund by up to 25% when you shop tax-free anywhere across 50 countries. We upsize each refund regardless of the shop or Tax Refund Operator you choose. With the launch of the utu Tax Free app, here are a few locations for you to…
utu X Emirates Skywards – Bringing you the tax refund upsize you deserve
With travel restarting, utu has partnered with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, to give the current tax refund model a breath of fresh air. Through this partnership, Emirates Skywards will offer a tax refund to…
Do you qualify for tax-free shopping?
Tax-free shopping is a great incentive for tourists, allowing them to obtain a VAT or GST refund on goods purchased when returning home. It is only natural that one would wish to take advantage of this benefit. However, you may have wondered if you needed to…
Tax-free vs. Duty-free Shopping: What’s the difference?
Tax-free and Duty-free shopping are terms commonly related to tourists. However, they are not to be confused with one another. Although you might have heard them being used interchangeably, tax-free shopping is different from duty-free shopping. Let’s dive into understanding the differences between the two. Tax-free shopping Tax-free…
