TikTok Coins are a virtual currency you buy from TikTok and spend on Gifts, the animated stickers viewers send to creators during LIVE videos. When a creator receives Gifts, TikTok turns them into Diamonds, which eligible creators can cash out. Coins themselves have no cash value, can’t be refunded or transferred, and can only be bought through TikTok.
This guide explains how the system works, how to recharge Coins safely, what affects the price, and the scams to avoid. Rules come from TikTok’s Virtual Items Policy, checked on 27 October 2026. Some regions, including the EU, have their own Coins policy, so check the version for your country.
How TikTok Coins work
- You buy Coins from TikTokThrough the app or TikTok’s website, using payment methods TikTok approves. You must be 18 or over (or the age of majority where you live).
- You spend Coins on GiftsDuring a LIVE video, you send a Gift to a creator. Each Gift costs a set number of Coins.
- The creator receives DiamondsTikTok describes Diamonds as a measure of the popularity of the creator’s content. Nobody can buy Diamonds.
- Eligible creators withdrawCreators aged 18 or over can withdraw Diamonds as payouts to a verified payment account, such as PayPal, in their own name.
The rules that matter, in plain English
| Rule | What TikTok’s policy says |
|---|---|
| Age | You must be 18 or older (or the local age of majority) to buy Coins and to send Gifts |
| Cash value | Coins can’t be exchanged for cash or currency, and Gifts can’t be turned back into Coins or cash |
| Refunds | Purchased Gifts are generally not refunded, and unused Coins, Gifts or Diamonds aren’t refunded if your account closes |
| Transfers | Coins can’t be given or transferred to another user without TikTok’s written permission |
| Where to buy | Only through TikTok’s approved payment channels; selling or trading Coins by anyone else is prohibited |
| Penalties | Breaking these rules can lead to account termination and loss of Coins |
How to recharge TikTok Coins
There are two official ways to recharge:
Sign in on tiktok.com and buy Coins from your account’s coin recharge page. Compare the price with the app; it can differ slightly.
Go to your profile menu, open your balance and choose Recharge. Purchases are billed through your phone’s app store.
“Cheap coin” sellers and resellers break TikTok’s rules and put your account and payment details at risk.
Does the website save money? Sometimes, but usually not much. A February 2026 price guide listed 65 Coins in the US at $0.69 in the app and about $0.68 on the web, and 1,321 Coins at $13.99 versus about $13.87. It also noted that TikTok publishes no official coin-to-dollar rate. Prices, pack sizes and bonus offers vary by country, currency and date. TikTok shows your exact local price before you pay, so compare both on your own account.
Scams to avoid
“Free TikTok Coins” is always a scam
Coin generators, “free coins” apps, giveaways that ask for your login, and sellers offering Coins far below TikTok’s price are scams or rule-breaking. At best you lose money; at worst you lose your TikTok account or your card details. TikTok’s policy says Coins may only be bought through its own approved channels.
- Only buy inside the TikTok app or on tiktok.com, never through links in comments or messages.
- Never share your TikTok password or a login code with anyone offering Coins.
- Ignore “recharge for you at a discount” offers from strangers or marketplaces.
- Parents: under-18s can’t buy Coins or send Gifts. Check app-store purchase controls on your child’s device.
- Set a personal monthly limit before joining LIVE gifting, as it’s easy to overspend in the moment.
For creators: from Gifts to payouts
Creators receive Gifts as Diamonds, which TikTok describes as a measure of their content’s popularity. Eligible creators aged 18 or over can withdraw Diamonds for payouts to a verified PayPal or other approved account, and the account name must match the creator’s own. Withdrawal thresholds and fees depend on country and programme, so check the current terms in your TikTok account rather than figures quoted online.
Кратко на русском: монеты TikTok
Краткое содержание
- Что это: монеты TikTok — виртуальная валюта для покупки подарков авторам во время прямых эфиров (LIVE).
- Возраст: покупать монеты и отправлять подарки можно только с 18 лет.
- Правила: монеты нельзя обменять на деньги, вернуть или передать другому пользователю.
- Где покупать: только в приложении TikTok или на сайте tiktok.com. Продавцы «дешёвых монет» нарушают правила TikTok.
Our verdict
Bottom line
TikTok Coins are a way to support creators with Gifts during LIVE videos, not an investment or a currency. You must be 18 or over, Coins have no cash value and can’t be refunded or transferred, and you should buy them only from TikTok, in the app or on its website (compare prices; they can differ slightly). Treat every “free” or “cheap coins” offer as a scam.
Rules were checked on 27 October 2026; prices vary by country, so check your exact price in your own account.
Common questions
What are TikTok Coins?
TikTok Coins are a virtual currency sold by TikTok. You use them to buy Gifts that you send to creators during LIVE videos. They have no cash value.
How do I recharge TikTok Coins?
Buy them in the TikTok app (profile menu, then your balance, then Recharge) or by signing in on tiktok.com. Only use TikTok's own app or website.
Is it cheaper to buy TikTok Coins on the website?
Sometimes, but usually only slightly. One February 2026 guide listed 65 Coins in the US at $0.69 in the app and about $0.68 on the web. Prices vary by country and date, so compare both in your own account.
Can I get free TikTok Coins?
No legitimate way exists. "Free coins" generators, apps and giveaways asking for your login are scams, and buying Coins outside TikTok breaks its rules.
Can I get a refund for TikTok Coins?
Generally no. TikTok's policy says purchased Gifts aren't refunded and unused Coins aren't refunded if your account closes. App-store purchases may have their own process, but don't count on a refund.
How old do you have to be to buy TikTok Coins?
18 or older, or the age of majority in your country. The same age applies to sending Gifts.
What are TikTok Diamonds?
Diamonds are what creators receive from Gifts. TikTok describes them as a measure of a creator's popularity. Eligible creators aged 18 or over can withdraw them for payouts to a verified account in their own name.
Что такое монеты TikTok?
Это виртуальная валюта TikTok для покупки подарков авторам во время прямы
эфиров. Покупать и
можно только с 18 лет, в приложении или на сайте TikTok; монеты нельзя обменять на деньги.
