How to Use Trip Coins to Save Big on Trip.com

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Trip Coins

Are you familiar with Trip Coins? Our exclusive loyalty scheme is one of the best reasons to download Trip.com app.

With Trip Coins, you can save on every booking you make, from flights and hotels to trains and more.

Use the Trip.com app to earn and save on your travel needs.

What are Trip Coins?

Trip Coins are a virtual currency offered by Trip.com to reward users for loyalty and engagement. The Trip coins can be accumulated through booking or platform activities and later redeemed for discounts on future bookings, making travel more affordable and accessible.

Trip Coins are our way of rewarding members to say thank you for booking with us. 100 Trip Coins are equal to US$1 (about S$1.35). You can upgrade your membership tier to earn even more Trip Coins.

How to earn Trip Coins?

Trip.com Membership Tier

Trip Coins can be earned in the following ways:

1. Booking travel services

Every time you book a flight, hotel, car rental, or other travel services through Trip.com, you earn Trip Coins.

  • Flights: For every US$100 spent (about S$135), you can earn about 25 Trip Coins.
  • Hotels: For every US$100 spent (about S$135), you can earn about 80 Trip Coins.
  • Gift Cards: For every US$100 spent (about S$135), can earn about 50 Trip Coins.

2. Writing reviews

Providing feedback on your travel experiences can also earn you Trip Coins. Writing detailed reviews and sharing photos of your trip can help other travellers and earn you rewards.

  • Write hotel reviews

Share your experiences from your hotel stays to earn up to 1,200 Trip Coins per month. Provide detailed feedback on the amenities, service, and overall experience. Including photos can earn you even more coins.

Conditions

Trip Coins Earned

Less than 20 characters

10 Trip Coins

20-50 characters

20 Trip Coins

More than 50 characters

50 Trip Coins

Upload photos

Extra 10 Trip Coins

Review within 3 days of stay

Extra 10 Trip Coins

Write your first reviewHotels with fewer than 15 reviews

Extra 50 Trip Coins

  • Write attraction reviews

Review attractions and activities you’ve experienced. Describe what you enjoyed, and any tips for future visitors. Pictures will help enhance your review. Writing a review of at least 100 characters and uploading 3 photos for each attraction can earn you 30 Trip Coins. You can earn up to 600 Trip Coins per month.

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3. Join in Trip Moments

Trip Moments is the content platform on the Trip.com app where you can share travel photos and stories with other users to earn travel rewards. Engage with posts, participate in contests, and complete level-up tasks on Trip Moments to earn Trip Coins!

Conditions

Trip Coins Earned

Participate in contest posts

Rewards vary, please refer to each event page

Increase user level(complete upgrade tasks)

Refer to the User Level Guide for tasks and rewards

Complete monthly tasks(must reach Level 6 or above)

Successfully posting 5 "featured" Trip Moments earns 300 Trip Coins

Join as a creator now and stay tuned to the latest updates from the Trip Moments community.
How to Earin Trip Coins

4. Promotional activities

Trip.com often run promotional campaigns where you can earn bonus Trip Coins, which might include booking during a specific period, using a special promo code. Check the deals regularly for the promotions and Trip Coins.

5. Friend referral programs

Trip.com offers friend referral programs where you can earn Trip Coins by inviting friends and family to join and book through Trip.com. You can earn up to S$200 in Trip Coins!

6. Upgrade member tiers

Create an account with Trip.com for free. Join to instantly unlock special offers and change tiers to access more exclusive Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Diamond+ deals.

  • Member tier requirements

Member Tiers

Number of Bookings Requirements

Silver

Register to start earning rewards

Gold

Complete 1 eligible booking

Platinum

Complete 3 eligible bookings within a year after reaching Gold

Diamond

Complete 8 eligible bookings (min. USD $1,000) within a year after reaching Platinum

Diamond+

Spend USD $10,000 within a year after reaching Diamond

  • Member tier benefits & Trip Coins

Member Tiers

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Diamond

Diamond+

Hotel Discounts

Up to 5% off

Up to 10% off

Up to 15% off

Up to 20% off

Exclusive hotel deals

Trip Coins Earned

Standard earning rate

Earn 10% more Trip Coins

Earn 30% more Trip Coins

Earn 40% more Trip Coins

Earn 50% more Trip Coins

Train Booking

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No refund handling fees (1 time/year, app only)

No refund handling fees (2 time/year, app only)

No refund handling fees (4 time/year, app only)

No refund handling fees (8 time/year, app only)

VIP Lounge Access

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-

1 time per year

2 time per year

3 time per year

Free Global eSIM Data Package*NEW

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1GB/3 days data package*1

3GB/5 days data package*1

3GB/5 days data package*2

Airport Transfer Model Upgrades*NEW

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Standard car to medium car*2

Standard car to medium car*2+ medium van to premium van*2

Priority Support

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Priority support for calls and chats + one-stop VIP service

Free Attraction Ticket*NEW

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Free ticket*1

* This newly revamped Trip.com Rewards program will officially roll out in October 2024. Please stay tuned for specific rewards each membership tier can enjoy.

The more you book, the higher you go!

Trip.com Rewards program

7. New user rewards

For new users, Trip.com offers introductory tasks to help you get started and earn initial Trip Coins quickly.

Task

Coins Earned

Follow two posters

6 Trip Coins

Comment on two Trip Moments

View five Trip Moments

4 Trip Coins

Like two Trip Moments

How to use Trip Coins?

Use Trip Coins

Redeem for discounted bookings

Currently, you can use Trip Coins to offset the cost of hotel bookings, flights, most local experiences, train tickets, airport transfers, and car rentals. Instead of waiting for airline Mega sales to buy cheap tickets, you can now enjoy discounted flights anytime as long as you have Trip Coins in your member account.

Upgrade services

Trip Coins can help you secure free cancellation. When you book hotels with the "Trip Coins Rewards" label, you can use your Trip Coins to redeem various rewards such as free breakfast, late check-out, room upgrades, and free cancellation.

Combine with other offers

You can combine Trip Coins with other discounts or promotional offers, maximising your savings.

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How to pay by Trip Coins?

Earn Trip Coins

At checkout

During the checkout process, there will typically be an option to apply Trip Coins to your booking. Simply choose it during the booking process in the app to directly deduct the order amount with Trip Coins. The maximum deduction per order may vary based on Trip.com promotional activities.

Partial payments

If you don't have enough Trip Coins to cover the entire cost, you can use them for partial payments. The remaining balance can be paid using your usual payment method.

Confirm and save

After applying Trip Coins, review your order summary to ensure the discount has been correctly applied. Complete the booking process to finalise your payment and enjoy your savings.

FAQ about Trip Coins

  • Do Trip Coins expire?

    Yes, there is an expiration date for Trip Coins. Coins earned by booking hotels or flights expire 18 months after they reach your account. Coins earned by writing hotel reviews expire 6 months after they reach your account. Coins earned by other promotions may vary. It’s advisable to check the terms for more details.
  • Can I transfer Trip Coins to someone else?

    Trip Coins are non-transferable. They are intended to reward the individual user for activities and bookings.
  • How can I check my Trip Coins balance?

    You can view your Trip Coins balance in the Trip.com app under the "My Account" or "Rewards" section. It will display the total Trip Coins you have earned and any transactions involving Trip Coins.
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