PIE VAT

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Field	Values
Programme type	other
Source layers	user_reported
Routes / regions / hotels	Japan

Community-Learned Rules and Datapoints

Claim 15575 (user verified, risk: low)

Tax refunds processed via PIE VAT in Japan incur a service fee of 1.5% to 3.0% of the pre-tax amount, plus an additional currency remittance fee of up to 0.36% for converting the refund to SGD.

Field	Value
Status	active
Confidence	high
Source layer	user_reported
Route	PIE VAT
Programme	PIE VAT
Programme type	other
Award route / region	Japan
Fees / surcharges	1.5% to 3.0% service fee + 0% to 0.36% remittance fee
Devaluation risk	low
Last verified	2026-06-03
Last seen	2026-06-03T02:25:35+00:00
Observed result	User received 8.5% refund instead of 10% due to PIE VAT fees.
Public/official layer	Tax-free service fee is 1.5% - 3.0% of the total amount excluding tax, with a remittance fee of 0% - 0.36% of the total amount excluding tax.
Caveat	Service fee percentage varies depending on the merchant.