Coins are the main currency of TikTok, and can be used to support the content of your favorite creators.
Today’s guide will show you how to buy coins, how much coins cost on both the desktop and mobile versions of TikTok (there is a difference!), plus what you can do with coins once you’ve topped them off.
Key Points:
What Are TikTok Coins?
TikTok coins are a virtual currency used within the TikTok platform to buy gifts for creators you wish to support.
Think of it like a digital tip jar - during a livestream, you can use your coins to purchase virtual gifts, each with its own value.
Once the creator receives these gifts, they can then convert them into TikTok Diamonds which can be cashed out for real money.
How To Buy TikTok Coins
To get TikTok coins, you’ll need to recharge your Balance within the TikTok app or the desktop site.
NOTE: You'll save 25% on the price of coins by purchasing them directly from the desktop site rather than the app.
On Mobile
Open the TikTok app and navigate to your profile page.
Tap the three lines on the top right corner.
Tap Balance.
Tap Get Coins to the right of your coins balance.
From here, select the number of coins you want to add to your balance. The cost will appear beneath the number of coins in the currency associated with your account’s region.
When you’re ready, tap Recharge.
If you have a payment method associated with the App Store or Google Play store, you’ll be able to tap Purchase immediately. Otherwise, you’ll have to enter your payment information to complete the transaction.
On Desktop
It’s cheaper to buy coins on desktop (you’ll save 25% on the price of coins this way).
To do this, visit the TikTok Coin page here or click More on the left-hand menu.
Click Get Coins.
From here, select the number of coins you want to add to your balance. The cost will appear beneath the number of coins in the currency associated with your account’s region.
When you’re ready, click Recharge.
Input your payment method, then click Pay Now to recharge your balance.
How Much Do Coins Cost On TikTok Mobile?
At the time of writing, the cost of TikTok coins when purchased from the mobile app are as follows (all prices shown are in USD):
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20 coins: $0.29
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70 coins: $1
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350 coins: $5
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700 coins: $10
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1,400 coins: $20
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3,500 coins: $50
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7,000 coins: $100
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17,500 coins: $250
Users can also select custom amounts, but will be redirected to the browser version of TikTok to do so.
How Much Do Coins Cost On TikTok Desktop?
Users get a 25% discount by purchasing TikTok coins from their browser rather than the mobile app.
At the time of writing, the cost of TikTok coins when purchased from the desktop site are as follows (all prices shown are in USD):
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30 coins: $0.31
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350 coins: $3.65
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700 coins: $7.25
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1,400 coins: $14.49
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3,500 coins: $36.20
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7,000 coins: $72.39
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17,500 coins: $180.99
Users can also select custom amounts.
What Can You Buy With TikTok Coins?
TikTok coins are used to buy virtual gifts, which you can send to your favorite creators during livestreams or on videos featured on the For You page.
Each gift has a different value and can be converted by the creator into Diamonds, which are in turn converted into real world currency. This is one of the main monetization methods that TikTok offers creators, and a primary way of supporting content creators.
Can You Get TikTok Coins For Free?
There are two in-app ways to earn TikTok coins for free. The first is through TikTok’s bonus for first-time coin purchasers via the mobile app, the second is by referring other users.
Any third-party sites claiming to provide free TikTok coins are not verified by TikTok and should be avoided.
First Coin Purchase Offer
Open the mobile app and navigate to your profile page.
Tap the three lines on the top right corner.
Tap Balance.
Tap First Coin Purchase Offer.
Choose your amount - you’ll receive a bonus amount of coins, plus free digital gifts to send to creators.
Tap Get at the bottom and complete your purchase by following the on-screen steps.
Referring Users For Free TikTok Coins
Visit the TikTok Coin page here or click More on the left-hand menu.
Click Get Coins.
Click Invite & Get Rewards.
Copy your referral code or click Invite Now to share it directly.
Once your friends have made a valid TikTok coin purchase, you’ll receive cash back which you can use to make additional coin purchases.
Tik Tok Gift Prices List
There are hundreds of potential gifts you can send your favorite creators on TikTok.
Learn how to send gifts, plus how much each gift is worth in our TikTok gift guide here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you get a discount from buying TikTok coins in bulk?
No, but you get a 25% discount by purchasing gifts from the desktop site instead of the mobile app.
How much is 1000 coins on TikTok in dollars?
You can purchase 1,000 coins by using the custom feature on the desktop site. At the time of writing, 1,000 TikTok coins is worth $10.40 USD.
What are 100 TikTok coins worth?
You can purchase 100 coins by using the custom feature on the desktop site. At the time of writing, 100 TikTok coins is worth $1.04 USD.
How much money is each TikTok gift worth?
You can see the value of every gift on TikTok in our guide here.
What are 30 diamonds worth on TikTok?
A Diamond is worth approximately $0.05 USD, so 30 diamonds on TikTok is worth $1.50 USD. However, the minimum withdrawal amount is 2,000 Diamonds (about $100 USD).
What are the risks of buying coins?
TikTok’s payment system is secure, so there’s no risk to your personal information by purchasing coins. However, if you’re not careful you can easily spend hundreds of dollars buying coins so it’s always best to start with small amounts.
Is buying TikTok gifts a good idea?
TikTok gifts are a way to support creators directly from the TikTok app, but TikTok does take a cut of earnings so consider supporting creators directly through their Patreon pages or merchandise.
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