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What are Gifts on TikTok? • How Gifts work on TikTok • How to purchase Coins on TikTok
What are Gifts on TikTok?
Gifts are virtual items you can use to show your appreciation for your favorite content on TikTok. You can send Gifts while browsing your feeds or during a LIVE on TikTok.
Note: You must be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea) to access Gifts.
How Gifts work on TikTok
To access Gifts, you'll need to purchase Coins. The cost of each Gift varies and the amount will be deducted from your account balance when you send it. The number of Coins needed is displayed below each Gift so keep this in mind before you send one.
Learn more about how to send a Gift to a TikTok video and how to send a Gift during a LIVE on TikTok.
Note: Coins and Gifts aren't currently available everywhere.
How to purchase Coins on TikTok
You can purchase Coins in the TikTok app through third-party app stores such as the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. In supported countries, you can also purchase them directly from the TikTok website www.tiktok.com/coin. Depending on your location, Coins may also be available through gift cards, which can be redeemed on the TikTok website.
Note: You must be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea) to purchase Coins. The purchase and use of Coins is subject to our Virtual Items Policy.
To recharge Coins from your TikTok account:
Recharge from Balance
1. In the TikTok app, tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap Settings and privacy, then tap Balance.
3. Tap Get Coins or your current balance and choose the Coins package that you'd like to purchase.
4. Follow the steps to complete the purchase through the applicable app store.
Recharge from a LIVE
1. In the TikTok app, tap the Gift button at the bottom of a LIVE. If you don't see Gifts, then gifting isn't available for this LIVE.
2. Tap Recharge or the Coin button and choose the Coins package that you'd like to purchase.
3. Follow the steps to complete the purchase through the applicable app store.
Recharge from a TikTok post
1. In the TikTok app, tap the Comments button on a post.
2. Tap the Gifts button in the comment bar. If you don't see Gifts, then gifting isn't available for this post.
3. Tap Recharge or the Coin button and choose the Coins package that you'd like to purchase.
4. Follow the steps to complete the purchase through the applicable app store.
Recharge from TikTok website
1. Go to www.tiktok.com/coin.
2. Choose the Coins package that you'd like to purchase.
3. Click Recharge.
4. Follow the steps to complete the purchase through your preferred payment method.