TikTok Coins: Prices, Conversion & Cash Out Explained
Everything you need to know about TikTok Coins — what they cost in USD, how to buy them cheapest, what gifts they unlock, and exactly how much cash creators receive when you send them.
$0.014
Per Coin (Web)
2:1
Coins → Diamonds
$0.005
Per Diamond Payout
~25%
Creator Take Rate
What Are TikTok Coins?
TikTok Coins are TikTok's in-app virtual currency. Viewers buy them with real money and spend them on virtual gifts sent to creators during TikTok Live streams, in the comments of regular videos, or on Stories.
Coins are a one-way currency: you buy them with cash, but you cannot cash coins back out. Creators receive a different currency — Diamonds — which can then be converted to USD and withdrawn via PayPal or bank transfer.
TikTok Coin Prices in USD (2026)
TikTok sells coins in fixed packages. Web prices (tiktok.com/coin) are significantly cheaper than in-app prices because they avoid Apple App Store and Google Play fees.
| Coins | Web Price (USD) | In-App Price (USD) | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | $0.74 | $0.99 | 25% |
| 350 | $3.71 | $4.99 | 26% |
| 700 | $7.41 | $9.99 | 26% |
| 1,400 | $14.83 | $19.99 | 26% |
| 3,500 | $37.07 | $49.99 | 26% |
| 7,000 | $74.14 | $99.99 | 26% |
| 17,500 | $185.36 | $249.99 | 26% |
Prices reflect TikTok's standard USD package pricing as of 2026. Regional prices vary; promotional packages occasionally appear for new buyers.
How to Buy TikTok Coins (Cheapest Way)
- Open tiktok.com/coin in any web browser (desktop or mobile).
- Log in with the same TikTok account you want the coins added to.
- Choose a coin package — web prices are ~25% lower than in-app.
- Pay with credit card, debit card, PayPal, or Google Pay. Coins usually appear in your account within seconds.
Tip: Avoid the "Recharge" button inside the TikTok mobile app whenever possible — Apple and Google each take roughly 30%, which TikTok passes on to you.
Coin Cost of Popular TikTok Gifts
| Gift | Coins | USD (Web Price) |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | 1 | $0.01 |
| TikTok | 1 | $0.01 |
| Doughnut | 30 | $0.42 |
| Finger Heart | 5 | $0.07 |
| Perfume | 20 | $0.28 |
| Sunglasses | 199 | $2.81 |
| Galaxy | 1,000 | $14.13 |
| Drama Queen | 5,000 | $70.63 |
| Universe | 44,999 | $635.69 |
| TikTok Universe | 44,999 | $635.69 |
Want to calculate any custom amount? Use our free TikTok Gift Calculator to convert coins to USD and creator earnings instantly.
How Coins Convert to Diamonds and Cash
The TikTok coin economy has three stages:
- You buy Coins with USD at ~$0.014/coin (web).
- You send a gift to a creator during a Live or on a video.
- TikTok converts gift value into Diamonds for the creator at roughly a 2:1 ratio (2 coins ≈ 1 Diamond).
- The creator cashes out Diamonds for ~$0.005 each, once they reach the $100 minimum payout.
$1.00 you spend → ~71 coins → ~35 Diamonds → ~$0.18 to creator
That ~25% take-rate for the creator is the reason most professional live streamers also rely on brand deals, affiliate marketing, and TikTok Shop in addition to gift income.
What Creators Actually Earn from Coins
Quick reference for creators planning Live monetization:
| Coins Received | Diamonds Earned | USD Payout |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 50 | $0.25 |
| 1,000 | 500 | $2.50 |
| 10,000 | 5,000 | $25.00 |
| 100,000 | 50,000 | $250.00 |
| 1,000,000 | 500,000 | $2500.00 |
Estimates based on TikTok's standard 2:1 coin→Diamond ratio and the commonly reported $0.005/Diamond cash-out rate. Exact rates vary by region.
Scams to Avoid
The high USD value of TikTok Coins makes them a frequent scam target. Watch out for:
- "Free TikTok Coin generators" — 100% scams. They harvest logins, install malware, or get accounts banned.
- Discounted coin resellers on Discord, Telegram, or marketplaces — typically stolen credit-card purchases that get charged back, taking your account with them.
- "Verified creator" DMs asking you to send a gift in exchange for a payout — TikTok creators never request gifts via DM.
Only buy coins directly from TikTok via tiktok.com/coin or the official app. Anything else is a risk.
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