Is Chanel more expensive in the UK? Yes, it’s so expensive to buy in the UK. The main reason is that the UK has eliminated the ability for tourists to apply for a tax refund. You can no longer get the 20% VAT back. If possible, shop in France, Spain, or Italy. Or cross the border and go to the Netherlands. The UK used to be one of our favorite places to shop for Chanel bags because the prices were among the cheapest. And if you could get to Heathrow Airport, your discount would be the lowest in all of Europe. But that dream has ended now. Nowadays, you have to pay the retail prices.

So how much is a Chanel Bag in the UK? The Chanel Medium Classic Bag is priced at £8530 GBP and the Jumbo Classic Bag is priced at £9240 GBP. Expensive isn’t?

Chanel Bag Prices in UK

Chanel Bag Prices In UK Compared To Other Countries

Is Chanel cheaper in the UK or in your country? To answer this question, we need to convert the UK prices to the currency of your country. Let’s take the Chanel M/L Classic Flap Bag as an example. How much would you need to pay in your own currency?

Now let’s convert the UK price of this bag to the currency of other countries. Remember that it’s no longer possible to apply for tax-refund in the UK.

Now compare these prices to the Chanel Bag Prices in your country.

Chanel Tax-Refund in the UK

Since 2022, you can’t apply for a tax refund in the UK anymore. The government has removed the tax-free benefits forever. So what does this actually mean? From now on, if you travel to the UK to buy any Chanel products, you will have to pay the full retail prices. The VAT in the UK is currently 20%, and it’s not possible to get it back anymore. But what if I shop in the tax-free areas of the airport? No, it doesn’t matter where you shop in the UK; no one can get a tax refund anymore. It’s sad news, but it’s the reality.

Are Chanel bags cheaper in the UK?

Compared to other European countries, the UK has now become the most expensive place to buy Chanel bags. The benefit of tax refunds has been abolished, which means you need to pay the full price. And if the GBP currency gets stronger, Chanel products will become even more expensive

How much is a Chanel classic bag in London?
The Chanel Classic Bag is priced at £8530 GBP in London for the medium-large size. The jumbo size is priced at £9240 GBP. The price is higher compared to other European countries.

Is it worth it to buy Chanel in London?
It’s not worth buying Chanel in London anymore. And it’s not just Chanel bags, but also other fashion items like SLGs (small leather goods), earrings, belts, or shoes. The government removed the tax refund, making all Chanel products pricier than before.

Is Chanel cheaper in Dubai or UK?

Is Chanel cheaper in London or Dubai? Buying Chanel is cheaper in Dubai. Let’s compare the current prices: the price of the Chanel Classic Bag in medium size is £8530 GBP in the UK. But the same bag is priced at 39220 AED, which is equal to £8396 GBP. So now it’s cheaper to buy a Chanel Bag in Dubai compare to London.

Chanel M/L Classic Bag:
London: £8530 GBP
Dubai: 39220 AED (=£8396 GBP)
Difference: £8530 GBP – £8396 GBP = £134 GBP cheaper in Dubai

Is it cheaper to buy Chanel in Heathrow airport?

Good question, the answer is no. Buying Chanel at Heathrow Airport is not cheaper anymore. It’s sad, but the prices are no different from those on the high streets in London. The Chanel boutique at Heathrow Airport was the favorite place to shop for many shoppers because you paid for the bag without the VAT included immediately. You didn’t need to apply for a tax refund, the SA would have done it for you already, which saved a lot of money.

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Where to shop Chanel in the UK?

London has 6 Chanel boutiques. But the two must-visit shops are Harrods and Selfridges. Another boutique that you have to go is at the New Bond Street, because they have decent stock there.

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