What should I pay attention to when shopping in Taiwan Province Province?

There are many kinds of products in Taiwan Province Province, and the quality of products is also guaranteed. Therefore, many people in Chinese mainland will go shopping in Taiwan Province. Let's talk about the precautions for shopping in Taiwan Province Province. Welcome to reading.

Let's talk about shopping cards in Taiwan Province Province.

1. Where can I swipe my card?

I think except for eating, going to convenience stores and street shops to use cash, I basically use credit cards. Not all places in Taiwan Province Province can use UnionPay, so I brought ICBC's Visa dual-currency card, because only 1% of the currency conversion fee is charged, and it is still cheaper to swipe the card after the conversion fee than to buy it in cash. Another backup of China Merchants Bank.

Basically, large shopping malls have begun to use UnionPay, but those single-store boutiques on the street, such as cosmetics stores, Tumi, Samsonite and other independent brand stores, still only accept international cards such as Visa and MasterCard. I don't know if UnionPay just landed in Taiwan Province Province. Some shopping guides don't know about UnionPay yet, and it takes time to ask the supervisor if they can use it. Besides, I don't know if it's a wiring problem or something. Occasionally, I brush UnionPay, but I can't brush it several times. I have to wait for cancellation, but the international card will soon pass. I think it may have something to do with the network in Taiwan Province Province. Before, they all took the international card route like the United States. They don't need to enter a password, just sign it. The new UnionPay needs to enter a password, which may not be very smooth.

2, UnionPay, Visa PK, which is more affordable?

When I bought alpine tea in Alishan, I first bought four cans, each with NT 1400. I took UnionPay, equivalent to RMB 1200.2, equivalent to RMB 300.05 per can. Later, others insisted on buying it from me, saying that there was a gift, so they bought another can. Well, the tea seller swiped the Visa as soon as it was convenient. I thought it might be a little expensive, because Visa has a currency conversion fee, but when I came back to check the bill, I found that it was cheaper to take Visa.

As can be seen from the bill, the cans that went to Visa later were $44.38 (including the currency conversion fee of ICBC 1%). Look at the exchange rate of 9.65,438+09 US dollars, 6.737, which is finally converted into RMB 298.99, which is about 0.36% cheaper than UnionPay.

In other words, UnionPay is not as cheap as you think 1%-2%, but actually more expensive ~ ~ Even if you use a card with a currency conversion fee of 1.5%, such as China Merchants Bank, the two companies are even. Before, UnionPay always said that he was the cheapest or something, which was a bit like selling melons.

I think there is such a difference, one is because the exchange rate of Visa is very affordable; On the other hand, it can be seen from the airport quotation that the conversion of US dollars into NT dollars is slightly better than that of RMB.

So, you don't have to worry about where you can't brush UnionPay. It's all the same. Come on, how convenient it is.

Secondly, tourism and shopping should be done according to one's ability.

This is the simplest and most important knowledge. Some goods were unplanned, but I suddenly saw them and bought them on a whim, and then I couldn't buy anything else I needed to buy. Why bother?

I think shopping should have a shopping list, and then look at the others after buying the necessities, but remember to keep a cool head and not be impulsive.

Third, know what to buy.

This is a bit like the second point. You need to know what you want to buy and what you don't need to buy. There are too many delicious foods, gifts, desserts and snacks in Taiwan Province Province. You can't throw away watermelons, pick up sesame seeds and eat them. You should buy them carefully. It is best to have a local friend or a tour guide to accompany you when you buy.

Fourth, go shopping in a store with quality assurance.

With a goal in mind, where to buy depends on your shopping goal and ability to pay.

For example, if you want to buy brand-name imported goods, you'd better stay in Taipei. Department stores in Taipei are avant-garde and comfortable, and usually sell world famous brands and other brands. In the evening, we can go to the Pacific sogou on Xiao Zhong East Road and the nearby Breeze Square. You can also go to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store and the famous building in the east of Taipei 10 1. There is also Jinghua City, where everything is dazzling.

According to the experience of mainland tourists shopping in Taiwan Province Province in the past, the cosmetics in these department stores in Taipei are not only authentic, but also complete in variety, with prices lower than those in mainland China 1/4- 1/3, and there are gifts and lucky draws every time. Girls like to travel to Taiwan Province Province and buy some cheap skin care products. They may choose one that suits them. Don't waste money by buying indiscriminately.

Fifth, bargain or not bargain?

Travel guides for mainland tourists show that there is no room for bargaining in the quotation of Taiwan Province merchants, so don't "bargain" when shopping. But mainland tourists like to bargain. Perhaps because of this, many people in Taiwan Province Province don't like mainlanders very much. Personal advice, as long as the price is acceptable and not too pit, don't reduce the price. After all, it is rare to come out to play.

6. What should I do if I encounter a shopping dispute?

After mainland residents go to Taiwan, they will get a handbook at the airport, including the name of the travel agency in charge of reception, route arrangement, hotel accommodation, contact information of the person in charge, complaint hotline for tourism consulting services, etc. If residents who travel to Taiwan Province encounter shopping disputes, they can call the complaint number.

There are more than 150 designated shopping spots in Taiwan Province province. These shopping spots and travel agencies are members of Taiwan Province Quality Assurance Association, and they have to pay a certain deposit to the Quality Assurance Association before. If tourists encounter disputes in shopping, the association will come forward to coordinate. If the coordination fails, the association will allocate a deposit to pay the tourists in advance to protect the rights and interests of tourists.

Seventh, what should I do if I encounter a shopping dispute?

After mainland residents go to Taiwan, they will get a handbook at the airport, including the name of the travel agency in charge of reception, route arrangement, hotel accommodation, contact information of the person in charge, complaint hotline for tourism consulting services, etc. If residents who travel to Taiwan Province encounter shopping disputes, they can call the complaint number.

There are more than 150 designated shopping spots in Taiwan Province province. These shopping spots and travel agencies are members of Taiwan Province Quality Assurance Association, and they have to pay a certain deposit to the Quality Assurance Association before. If tourists encounter disputes in shopping, the association will come forward to coordinate. If the coordination fails, the association will allocate a deposit to pay the tourists in advance to protect the rights and interests of tourists.

About tax refund.

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Finance of Taiwan Province Province, you can apply for tax refund if you spend more than NT$ 3,000 in some businesses (usually large department stores). It should be noted here that only goods purchased within one month before leaving the country can be refunded, and the final tax refund will be collected when the customs goes through the tax refund formalities with valid documents (entry permit for mainland residents).