Pricing · Private use
Pricing · Official use

Transparent Pricing

No hidden costs. Choose Basic, or PRIME for fast refunds, faster processing and exclusive shopping discounts.

New rates for registrations from 1 October 2026

Official Use services are priced per service and per Mission. Our support desk explains what applies to you, personally and without obligation.

How rates are calculated

All percentage rates are applied to the VAT-inclusive total of the invoice, not to the VAT amount alone.

Minimum fee

On the PRIME 1.5 % VAT-free rate we charge a minimum of 4.50 € per transaction.

45 € yearly fee

Keeps your account active in the systems of the FPS Finance, so every purchase can be validated.

Official use · Missions, embassies & international organisations

Pricing tailored to your Mission.

Official Use covers several services: Peppol e-invoicing, C151 VAT-Refund and E-Certificates, each with its own rate. Rather than a generic table, we prefer to walk you through what applies to your Mission personally. Contact our support desk and we will explain it, without obligation.

Official Use covers Peppol e-invoicing, C151 VAT-Refund and E-Certificates, each with its own rate. Our support desk explains what applies to your Mission, without obligation.

Peppol e-invoicing
VAT-free invoices, validated with FPS Finance before the due date
C151 VAT-Refund
Form completed for you, free of charge
E-Certificates
Validation via FPS Finance VATVEE
Support desk: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · info@diplomaticcard.be

Basic Service

Everything you need to shop VAT-free and claim your refunds.

45 €
yearly fee
VAT-free transaction
On the VAT-inclusive amount
5 %
VAT-Refund transaction
Refund paid after 6 months minimum
0 €
VAT-free at 600+ connected stores
VAT-Refund at any store in Belgium
Online account and mobile app
VAT-Refund paid after 6 months minimum
PRIME shopping discounts
Register with Basic
Most popular

PRIME Service

Fast refunds and exclusive advantages for our diplomatic clients.

45 €
yearly fee
VAT-free transaction
On the VAT-inclusive amount
5 %
1.5 %
min. 4.50 €
VAT-Refund transaction
Typically 2 to 8 weeks after validation
2.95 %
Everything in Basic
Fast VAT-Refund, typically 2 to 8 weeks after validation
Fast invoice processing
Fast VAT collection from reluctant stores
PRIME shopping discounts and events
Become PRIME

These rates apply to new registrations from 1 October 2026. Existing clients keep the conditions of their current plan.

Not sure yet? Compare us with the competition
Scroll down for a side-by-side comparison of services and prices with the two other providers in Belgium.

What PRIME offers

2–8 weeks

Fast VAT-Refund

PRIME delivers fast VAT-refund for all transactions processed in the new platform, typically 2 to 8 weeks after validation. Delays are possible when a retailer is reluctant to repay the VAT.

Fast

Fast Invoice Processing

Fast processing of all transactions in the new platform, thanks to our new automation modules.

Legal

Fast VAT Collection

Stores reluctant to pay are legally and automatically compelled through our IOS-procedures, linked to our lawyer's system. We keep chasing the VAT from the store until it has been reimbursed to you.

Reluctant stores are compelled through our IOS-procedures, linked to our lawyer's system. We keep chasing the VAT until it is reimbursed to you.

%

PRIME Shopping Discounts

Exclusive discounts with partnered merchants and private shopping events, exclusive for our diplomatic clients.

How our PRIME service compares

Private use, PRIME level of service, side by side with the two other providers in Belgium.

How rates are calculated

All prices, ours and our competitors', are applied to the VAT-inclusive total of the invoice.

Minimum fee

Our 1.5 % rate has a minimum of 4.50 € per transaction.

Refund timing

PRIME refunds are typically paid 2 to 8 weeks after validation.

Private use · Premium services
Competitor 1
Competitor 2
PRIME service
Diplomatic Card logo mark
Diplomatic Card
VAT-Free service
Only with us
Pay 0 % VAT directly in store, no refund to wait for
600+ connected stores
Fast VAT-Refund, connected stores
Fast VAT-Refund, not-connected stores
Factoring service
optional · 5 % · paid within 10 days
PRIME shopping, exclusive discounts
Processing C151
C151 prefilled automatically
Pricing · Private use
Subscription
0 €
0 €
45 €
yearly fee
Connected VAT-Free stores
Only with us
600+ stores where VAT is deducted at checkout
1.5 %
0% VAT at checkout · min. 4.50 €
Connected VAT-Refund stores
2 %
1.5 %
min. 4.50 €
Not-connected stores
2 %
4 %
2.95 %
Processing C151
2 %
2.95 %
C151 prefilled automatically

Factoring: optional pre-financing of VAT on validated invoices, applicable for diplomats leaving their posting. Guaranteed VAT payment within 10 days. Only for approved merchants, at 5 % on the total invoice amount. Not cumulative. Competitor rates as published by the respective providers.

Still have questions?

Our support desk is happy to help you choose. Tel +32 2 402 30 93 · info@diplomaticcard.be