Shein points are money — literally. Each block of points becomes a direct discount on your next purchase. And the best part: you can accumulate points without spending anything, using only the app's free features.
It won't make you rich, but accumulating points every month, combined with coupons and the tester program, can lead to significant savings.
All the ways to earn points
Shein offers several ways to earn points:
| Activity | Points per action | Frequency | Effort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily check-in | A few per day | Daily | 5 seconds |
| Review with text | Basic points | By purchase | 5 minutes |
| Review with photos | Bonus points | By purchase | 10 minutes |
| Buy | 1 point per unit spent | By purchase | Variable |
| Mini-games | Variable | Daily | 2-5 minutes |
| Indications | Highlights | By a friend | Variable |
| Email verification | Generous points | Once | 1 minute |
Daily check-ins and reviews with photos are the most efficient ways to earn points without spending money.
How much does it yield without buying anything?
Considering only free activities during a month:
| Source | Estimated points/month | Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| Daily check-in (30 days) | Average | Small |
| Reviews with photos (5 per month) | Average | Small |
| Mini-games (casual use) | Low | Minimum |
| **Monthly total without purchases** | **Accumulates** | **Add coupons and VIP** |
In a year, this amounts to a considerable discount generated solely from check-ins, reviews, and games. It's not a fortune, but it's real money that accumulates quietly.
Strategies for maximizing points
Consecutive check-inCheck-in points increase on consecutive days. Breaking the streak resets the counter. Checking in at the same time (upon waking up, for example) helps create the habit.
Tester product reviewsEach product you receive for free through the tester program generates points when the review is published. Double benefit: free product + points for the review.
Time-limited mini-gamesDedicate 2-3 minutes a day to playing the app's games. Don't try to win them all — the goal is to accumulate basic points quickly.
Expiration rules
Points don't last forever:
- Points for purchases and reviewsThey expire 365 days after being obtained.
- Points for daily check-inThey expire in 30 days.
- Special event pointsValidity varies (check in "My Points")
Check-in points are the most urgent — if they are not used within 30 days, they disappear. The recommendation is to check your balance every month and use the points that are about to expire on your next purchase.
Combining points with coupons
The best way to use points is to combine them with coupons in a single purchase:
1. Accumulate points for 2-3 months.
2. Wait for a good value coupon (special event, first purchase of the month)
3. Apply coupon + points to the same order.
4. The order of application is: base price → VIP discount → coupon → points
Practical example: mid-range product → fixed discount coupon → points accumulated as an extra discount = final payment much lower than the list price. And if this product is also on flash sale, the total savings are even greater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points do I need to get a discount?
Shein converts points into direct discounts on purchases (each point block becomes one unit of currency). Check the "My Points" panel to see the current equivalence.
Do Shein points expire?
Yes. Check-in points expire in 30 days, other points expire in 365 days. Check "My Points" regularly.
Can I use points and a coupon in the same purchase?
Yes. They can be combined in the same order for the maximum discount.
How much can you earn without buying anything?
A small but steady monthly amount comes from daily check-ins, reviews, and mini-games. In a few months, it becomes enough to offset the cost of a low-value item.
