How to Find and Use AliExpress Coupons & Promo Codes (2026 Guide)

How to Find and Use AliExpress Coupons & Promo Codes (2026 Guide)

AliExpress offers five types of coupons in 2026: Store Coupons, Select Coupons, AliExpress Coupons, Promo Codes, and New User Coupons. Store Coupons are the most common — they appear on individual product pages and typically require a minimum spend. You can stack certain coupon types together on a single order, which is where the real savings happen. This guide walks you through finding, claiming, and combining each type.

What You Need Before You Start

• An AliExpress account. You need to be logged in to claim and use coupons. Registration is free.
• A desktop browser. While AliExpress coupons work on mobile, the desktop experience makes it easier to compare prices and manage multiple coupons. Some coupon center features are also more accessible on desktop.
• AliShopping Tools extension (recommended). The browser extension automatically detects available coupons on product pages and shows price history — so you can tell whether a "sale" price is actually a discount. Install it from the Chrome Web Store before you start shopping.

The 5 Types of AliExpress Coupons

Before hunting for coupons, it helps to understand what each type does and where it comes from.

1. Store Coupons

Store Coupons are issued by individual sellers. They apply only to products from that specific store. You'll find them on the store's homepage or on individual product pages — look for the "Store Coupon" badge or a coupon banner near the top of the store page.

How they work: Each Store Coupon has a minimum spend requirement (e.g., "$3 off orders over $30"). You claim them by clicking the coupon on the store page, and they're automatically applied at checkout if your cart meets the threshold.

2. Select Coupons

Select Coupons work across multiple stores, but only on products marked as "Select Coupon eligible." You can find them on the AliExpress Coupon Center page or during major sale events.

How they work: Like Store Coupons, they have a minimum order amount. The key difference is that qualifying items from different stores can be combined toward the minimum spend.

3. AliExpress Coupons

These are platform-wide coupons issued by AliExpress itself (not individual sellers). They're typically distributed during major sales events like the Anniversary Sale, 11.11, or Summer Sale.

How they work: They apply to any eligible order and usually have higher minimum spend thresholds than Store Coupons. They're claimed through the Coupon Center, event landing pages, or in-app games.

4. Promo Codes

Promo codes are alphanumeric codes you enter at checkout. AliExpress distributes them through official channels — email newsletters, the AliExpress app, social media promotions, and affiliate partnerships.

How they work: Enter the code in the "Promo Code" field at checkout. Each code has its own terms: minimum spend, eligible categories, expiration date, and usage limits.

5. New User Coupons

If you've never placed an order on AliExpress, you're eligible for a set of welcome coupons. These typically appear immediately after registration or on your first visit to the platform.

How they work: New User Coupons are automatically assigned to your account. They usually have lower minimum spend requirements than other coupon types, making them useful for a first test order.

How to Find AliExpress Coupons (Step by Step)

Step 1: Check the AliExpress Coupon Center

Go to aliexpress.com and look for the "Coupons" link in the top navigation bar. The Coupon Center page lists currently available Select Coupons and AliExpress Coupons. During major sales, this page is updated with event-specific coupons.

Click "Collect" on any coupon to add it to your account. You can view your collected coupons under My Account > My Coupons.

Step 2: Visit Individual Store Pages

When you find a product you like, visit the seller's store page. Many stores display claimable Store Coupons in a banner at the top of their page. Claim these before adding items to your cart.

Tip: If you're planning a larger order from one store, check whether claiming the Store Coupon and buying more items would actually save you more than buying fewer items without the coupon. The minimum spend requirement sometimes nudges you to spend more than you intended. Before chasing a store's coupons, it's worth taking a moment to check if the AliExpress seller is trustworthy.

Step 3: Use AliShopping Tools to Surface Hidden Coupons

Not all coupons are easy to spot. When you browse a product page with AliShopping Tools installed, the extension checks for active coupons associated with that product and store — including ones you might miss by scrolling.

The extension displays available coupons directly in its panel alongside the product's price history chart. This combination matters: you can see whether the current price is genuinely low or inflated before a "discount." A coupon on an inflated price isn't a real deal.

Step 4: Check for Promo Codes Before Checkout

Before finalizing your order, check these official sources for active promo codes:

1. AliExpress official social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Telegram channels)
2. AliExpress app notifications — the app sometimes pushes exclusive codes
3. Email newsletters — if you're subscribed to AliExpress emails, promo codes arrive during sale seasons

AliShopping Tools also aggregates known active promotions and displays them when relevant, so you don't need to manually search across multiple channels.

Step 5: Look for Sale Event Coupons

AliExpress runs several major sales each year. During these events, additional coupons and promo codes become available:

• Anniversary Sale (late March)
• Summer Sale (mid-June / 6.18)
• Back to School (August–September)
• 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (November)
• 12.12 / End of Year Sale (December)

During these events, visit the event landing page — AliExpress typically offers tiered coupons (larger discounts for larger orders) that you can claim and stack.

How to Stack Coupons for Maximum Savings

The real power of AliExpress coupons is stacking. Not all combinations work, but here's what generally stacks:

Example stack: A $30 item with a $3 Store Coupon + a $2 Select Coupon + a valid promo code could bring the effective price down significantly — but only if each coupon's minimum spend is met independently.

AliShopping Tools helps here by showing you the Winning Score — a composite rating that factors in price history, seller reliability, and available discounts. A product with a high Winning Score and stackable coupons is a genuinely good buy, not just a marketing illusion.

Troubleshooting: When Coupons Don't Work

"Coupon not applied at checkout"

• Minimum spend not met. Each coupon has a threshold. If your order total (before shipping) doesn't meet it, the coupon won't activate. Add more items from the qualifying store or category.
• Product not eligible. Some coupons exclude certain categories or specific products. Check the coupon's terms.
• Coupon expired. AliExpress coupons have expiration dates. Check My Account > My Coupons to verify the coupon is still valid.

"Promo code invalid"

• Already used. Most promo codes are single-use per account.
• Regional restriction. Some codes work only in specific countries or for specific currencies.
• Case sensitivity. Enter promo codes exactly as shown — they can be case-sensitive.
• Expired. Promo codes from previous sales events won't work for current ones.

"Coupon disappeared from my account"

Unclaimed or expired coupons are automatically removed. If you collected a coupon during a sale event, it likely had an expiration tied to the event's end date.

"Price went up after I added a coupon"

This doesn't happen — coupons only reduce the price. But AliExpress product prices fluctuate frequently. If you notice the base price increased, that's a seller-side change unrelated to your coupon. Use AliShopping Tools' price history to verify whether the current price is normal or inflated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use multiple promo codes on one order?

No. AliExpress allows only one promo code per order. However, you can combine a promo code with other coupon types (Store Coupon, Select Coupon) if the terms allow it.

Do AliExpress coupons work on all products?

Not always. Each coupon has eligibility rules. Store Coupons only work for that store's products. Select Coupons and AliExpress Coupons may exclude certain categories. Always check the terms before planning your purchase around a coupon.

How do I know if a sale price is real?

Check the product's price history. AliExpress sellers sometimes raise prices before a sale event, then apply a "discount" that brings the price back to its normal level. AliShopping Tools shows a price history chart on every product page, so you can see the actual price trend over the past weeks or months. For a detailed walkthrough, see our guide on how to check AliExpress price history.

Do coupons work with free shipping?

Yes. Coupons apply to the product price, not shipping costs. If the product has free shipping, your coupon still reduces the item price. However, if the coupon has a minimum spend requirement, only the product price (not shipping) counts toward that minimum.

Can I get AliExpress coupons without creating an account?

No. You need to be logged in to claim and use coupons. Some promo codes can be entered at checkout by guest users, but the experience is unreliable — creating a free account is the practical path.

Are there coupons specifically for returning buyers?

AliExpress occasionally distributes loyalty coupons through the app and email. These aren't consistently available, but you're more likely to receive them if you've completed previous orders and have the app installed with notifications enabled.

How does AliShopping Tools find coupons I can't see?

The extension checks multiple data points on each product page — store promotions, platform-wide offers, and active campaigns. It surfaces coupons that may be buried in the page's UI or only visible after scrolling. It also cross-references the coupon value against the product's price history so you can judge whether the net price is actually a good deal.

Get Every Coupon Automatically

Manually checking store pages, the Coupon Center, social media, and event pages for every purchase is time-consuming — and you'll still miss some.

AliShopping Tools does this automatically. When you visit any AliExpress product page, it finds active coupons, shows the price history, and calculates a Winning Score so you can make a confident buying decision in seconds instead of minutes.

After you buy, don't forget to track your AliExpress order so you know exactly when your discounted items will arrive.

Install AliShopping Tools — free Chrome extension, no signup required.