TikTok Coins: Prices, How to Buy Them Cheaper and Safely

TikTok Coins are the in-app currency used to buy gifts for streamers and creators. One coin costs roughly one cent, and according to 2026 reviews, packages on the TikTok website are about a quarter cheaper than in the app. You must be 18+ to buy coins, and only through official channels — the app or the website.

What TikTok Coins are and what they're for

Coins can't be cashed out or sent to another person — they can only be spent on virtual gifts. A viewer sends a gift on a LIVE or under a video, and for the creator it turns into Diamonds and then money. Under TikTok's rules Coins are a personal licence: reselling them or buying them outside the platform is prohibited. How coins become a streamer's income and how much of it reaches the creator is covered in TikTok LIVE gifts.

If you stream yourself, remember that people send gifts where the chat is alive. On early streams with an empty counter, casual visitors leave within seconds, and you can support the start with TikTok LIVE viewers — from $0.82 per 1,000 for 15 minutes, no password. That creates a lively backdrop but doesn't bring gifts by itself: gifts come from real viewers your content hooks.

How much TikTok Coins cost in 2026

TikTok doesn't publish a single price list: the price depends on country, currency and purchase method. Benchmarks from 2026 reviews for the US:

• 350 coins — about $3.7–4.3 on the website and $4.7–5.9 in the app;
• 700 coins — about $7.3–8.6 on the website and $9.3–11.6 in the app;
• 1,400 coins — about $14.5–17.3 on the website and $18.6–23.2 in the app.

In Ukraine and other countries the numbers will differ, so check the current price on the recharge screen before paying. Package size barely changes the price per coin — the main saving comes from buying on the website instead of the app.

How to buy coins on TikTok

In the app:

• Profile → ☰ → Balance (or tap the gift icon on a LIVE → Recharge).
• Choose a package and pay via the App Store or Google Play.

On the website:

• Open tiktok.com/coin in a browser and log in to your account.
• Choose a package or a custom amount if that option is available.
• Pay by card or another method — options depend on your country. The coins appear in your balance in the app too.

According to TikTok's policy, direct website purchases aren't available in every country. If the page won't open or payment fails, buy in the app.

Why coins are cheaper on the website than in the app

The in-app price includes the App Store and Google Play fee — up to 30% on in-app purchases. On the website TikTok takes payment itself and pays no middleman, so according to reviews the same package costs roughly 20–30% less. That's the only legitimate way to save: any other "discounts" from third parties break the platform's rules.

How much is a Lion or a Crown on TikTok

• Lion — 29,999 coins, i.e. roughly $300 or more for the viewer depending on how the coins were bought.
• Universe — one of the most expensive gifts; reviews list prices of 34,999 and 44,999 coins.
• Galaxy — 1,000 coins, Rose — 1 coin.
• Crown. There are several crown-themed gifts and the lineup changes from season to season, so there's no single price — the gift panel on a LIVE shows the exact cost.

The streamer doesn't receive the full amount: the gift converts into Diamonds and part of it stays with the platform. How creators then withdraw that money is explained in how to withdraw money from TikTok.

Can you get a refund for coins and how to avoid scams

Under TikTok's policy, coins bought directly aren't refundable unless they're defective or a refund is required by law. In the EU and UK there's a 14-day withdrawal right — only for unused coins. App Store and Google Play purchases are disputed through the store's support. A gift that's already been sent can't be returned.

Typical "cheap coins" schemes:

• "Generators" and modded apps — your balance lives on TikTok's servers and can't be changed from outside.
• Sellers on Telegram and forums asking for your login and password "to credit the coins" — a way to hijack your account.
• Top-ups from stolen cards — such payments get charged back, and TikTok may remove the coins or restrict the account.

If you've already entered your details on such a site, change your password right away and turn on two-factor authentication. Streamers who want more gifts will find how to make money streaming on TikTok useful, and if LIVE isn't unlocked yet because of the 1,000-follower threshold, you can close the gap with TikTok followers from ads — $6 per 1,000, about 4 days per thousand, no password. TikTok's rules are against artificial activity, so order in moderation and keep posting videos.