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- Azerbaijani travelers visiting Türkiye can now enjoy an extra 20% tax refund on “Tax Free” purchases made with Mastercard at select Istanbul malls.
- Mastercard and Global Blue partner to make shopping in Türkiye more rewarding, seamless, and digitally efficient.
- Refunds are transferred directly to the customer’s Mastercard card — no extra paperwork needed.
- The campaign enhances cross-border tourism and economic ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye through innovative payment solutions.
Mastercard is enhancing the travel experience for Azerbaijani tourists visiting Türkiye through an exclusive collaboration with Global Blue, one of the world’s leading tax-free service providers.
Under the new campaign, Azerbaijani travelers making Tax Free purchases with their Mastercard cards in Türkiye will receive an additional 20% refund on top of the standard VAT refund — turning shopping abroad into an even more rewarding experience.
Supporting tourism and seamless travel between Azerbaijan and Türkiye
As travel between Azerbaijan and Türkiye continues to grow, Mastercard aims to bring greater convenience and value to Azerbaijani cardholders abroad. The campaign encourages cross-border travel and shopping by making the Tax Free refund process simpler and more advantageous, while also supporting Türkiye’s tourism economy and strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
“At Mastercard, we aim to add value to our users at every stage of their international travel.” said Onur Faydacı, General Manager of Mastercard Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
“Through this partnership with Global Blue, Azerbaijani travelers visiting Türkiye can now enjoy extra savings and a smoother shopping experience. It’s a benefit that makes travel more profitable and memorable while also contributing to the tourism sector and local businesses”.
How the campaign works
Tourists visiting Türkiye can receive an extra 20% refund on top of the standard VAT refund when shopping at selected stores in İstinye Park, Emaar Square Mall, and Zorlu Center in Istanbul using their Mastercard-branded cards.
The refund amount is transferred directly to the customer’s Mastercard card. To participate, shoppers simply need to pay with Mastercard and inform store staff that they wish to register for the campaign.
For detailed information, visit: https://www.globalblue.com/en/shoppers/promotions/6553-atd-extra-refund-mastercard
About Mastercard:
At Mastercard, we work to empower economies and individuals in over 200 countries and regions. Together with our customers, we are building a sustainable economy that benefits everyone. We make transactions secure, easy, smart, and accessible by offering a wide range of digital payment options. Through our technology, innovation, partnerships, and networks, we offer a unique portfolio of products and services that enable individuals, businesses, and public institutions to reach their full potential. www.mastercard.com
About Global Blue:
Global Blue is a financial technology company founded in Sweden in 1980 and currently operating in over 50 countries worldwide, with its headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. It helps tourists securely and quickly receive their VAT refunds after shopping through its tax-free shopping solutions, while also offering payment and digital marketing solutions to help retailers increase their revenue from the international travel market.
