Points on Shein are money — no figure of speech intended. Each block of points translates into a direct discount on your next order. And the best part: you can accumulate points without spending anything, using only the app’s free features.
It won’t make you a millionaire, but accumulating points month after month, along with coupons and the tester program, adds up to savings that make a difference in the long run.
All the ways to earn points
Shein opens up several ways to accumulate 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 photo reviews are, by far, the most efficient ways to earn points without spending any money.
How much does it yield without buying anything?
Looking only at the free activities throughout the 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 adds up to a considerable discount, formed solely from check-ins, reviews, and gameplay. It’s not a fortune, but it’s real money accumulating quietly.
Strategies for maximizing points
Check-in in sequenceThe check-in point increases with consecutive days. Breaking the sequence resets the counter. Checking in at the same time every day (upon waking up, for example) helps to establish the habit.
Tester product reviewEach item you receive for free through the tester program earns you points when you write a review. Double bonus: free product + points for the review.
Short-time mini-gameSet aside 2-3 minutes a day for the app’s games. Don’t try to win them all — the goal is to quickly pocket the basic point.
Validity rules
Points don’t last forever:
- Point of purchase and reviewIt expires 365 days after being obtained.
- Daily check-in pointIt expires in 30 days.
- Special event pointValidity varies (check “My Points”)
The check-in point is the most urgent — if it’s not used within 30 days, it disappears. The advice is to check your balance every month and spend what’s about to expire on your next order.
Combining points with coupons
The best way to use points is to combine them with a coupon in the same 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
In practice: mid-range product → fixed discount coupon → points accumulated as an extra discount = final value well below the list price. And if this product is also on flash sale, the total savings go up another notch.
Common questions
How many points do I need to get a discount?
Shein converts points into direct discounts on purchases (each block of points becomes one unit of currency). See the “My Points” panel for the current equivalence.
Do Shein points expire?
They expire. Check-in points expire in 30 days, the rest 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 consistent monthly amount comes from daily check-ins, reviews, and mini-games. In some months, it’s enough to deduct a low-value item.