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V2511-14 24 September 2014 · SG de Impuestos sobre el Consumo Criterion in force
IVA · devengo

Sale of pre-loaded gift cards is subject to VAT at the time of payment

A clothing company has requested clarification on whether the sale of non-nominative, pre-loaded gift cards is subject to VAT. The DGT has ruled that the purchase of the card constitutes an advance payment for identifiable goods; therefore, the tax becomes due at the moment the amount is collected.

The question raised

Question posed: Accrual of Value Added Tax at the time of the issuance of the cards.

The DGT's ruling

The sale of cards that allow for the purchase of specific goods (clothing and accessories) constitutes an advance payment for the supply of goods subject to tax. Pursuant to Article 75.Two of Law 37/1992, the tax accrues at the time of the total or partial collection of said amounts. Therefore, the sale of the card is a transaction subject to VAT which must be charged to the purchaser.

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