В чем разница? What is the different?
В чем разница между 「ありがとうございます」と「ありがとうございました」?
What is the different between 「ありがとうございます」と「ありがとうございました」?Настоящее и прошедшее время?
Present and Past tense?Но как их использовать?
But How should I use them?

Question

В чем разница? What is the different?
В чем разница между 「ありがとうございます」と「ありがとうございました」?
What is the different between 「ありがとうございます」と「ありがとうございました」?Настоящее и прошедшее время?
Present and Past tense?Но как их использовать?
But How should I use them?

Answer

If something that has already been done for you, "Arigatou gozaimashita （ありがとうございました）" can be used. It is often used by clerks at the store, or an office in the service industry. "Arigatou gozaimasu （ありがとうございます）" is a general way of saying "Thank you". It can be used for either something that will be done or something that has been done.   
source (from japanese about .com)

ます　за то что будет сделано、　～ました　за то что  - было,(как я понимаю)

Answer

Yes. You are right.
ありがとうございます。: Present tense
ありがとうございました。: Past tense

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