Tax Refund

Discover the Tax Refund service in Hong Kong with Global Exchange

Global Exchange offers Tax Refund service in cash for “Air Passenger Departure Tax” (APDT)

Air Passenger Departure Tax (APDT) applies to passengers aged 12 and above who depart Hong Kong by air. The rate is HK$120 per passenger for air tickets purchased before 1 October 2025, and HK$200 for air tickets purchased on or after this date. Exemption from APDT is available to passengers who satisfy prescribed criteria.

Applications can be submitted within 28 calendar days of the departure flight from Hong Kong International Airport. *Eligible passengers can choose to receive their APDT refund by Cash Payment, Collect at designated Global Exchange branched at the Hong Kong International Airport. (For cash refunds, no handling fees will be charged.)*

*You can retain the generated, unused QR code and collect your refund within 180 days at any of the designated money exchange outlets at the Hong Kong International Airport, as Global Exchange.

Where are we?

  • We have 10 branches in Hong Kong
  • We are in Hong Kong International Airport
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Save time, save money

  • Ensure your currency exchange
  • Collect and pay in store
  • Save 15% vs airport price*

*Price shown online includes a 15% off compared to standard prices at our branches (discount applied on exchange margin).

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Online money order.

Collect and pay in our branches.

Why change currency with us rather than your bank

    Global Exchange Global Exchange     Your high-street bank
Variety of currencies   We have 43 currencies. We are specialists.   Only major currencies. Travel money is just a secondary business for banks.
Availability of currencies   Immediate availability of currencies in our branches. Click and collect.   If they can actually get your exotic currency, prepare for a couple of visits to your bank before you can have the money on your hands.
Expenses   We only charge the exchange rate, without commissions. If you book online you have the best price.   The bank sets its own margin plus a commission.
Different denominations available   At Global Exchange, you’ll get a variety of banknotes with different denominations, adapted to all your payment needs.   No. Prepare for refusals and complaints in foreign languages when paying with «big» banknotes abriad.
Delivery options   Order online to benefit from a price reduction and collect at Hong Kong airport.   You will have to visit your bank twice: once to order your currency and wait for it to come. The second visit to collect it.