AliExpress Vouchers & Free Shipping Coupons Guide

How AliExpress Vouchers and Free Shipping Work

AliExpress uses a voucher system that confuses many shoppers. Platform coupons, seller coupons, select coupons, coins — they all work differently and can be combined. This guide breaks down every voucher type and shows you how to get free shipping on almost any order.

Pair vouchers with a price tracker to buy at the lowest price and save even more.

Types of AliExpress Vouchers

Platform Coupons (Select Coupons)

Issued by AliExpress and usable across multiple sellers. Found in the Coupon Center on the homepage. Typical values: $2 off $20, $5 off $50, $8 off $80.

How to get them: Visit the Coupon Center daily. During major sales, higher-value coupons appear.

Seller Coupons

Store-specific discounts offered by individual sellers. Each seller sets their own coupon values and minimum spend requirements.

How to get them: Visit the seller's store page and look for the "Store Coupons" section. Some activate automatically; others require clicking "Get" first.

AliExpress Coins Coupons

Coins earned through daily check-ins, playing games in the app, and making purchases. Redeem coins for small discount coupons ($0.50-$2).

How to get them: Open the AliExpress app daily, check in, and play the coin games. Coins accumulate over time.

How to Get Free Shipping on AliExpress

Method 1: Filter for Free Shipping

On any search results page, toggle the "Free Shipping" filter. This shows only products where the seller covers shipping costs. Most popular items offer this option.

Method 2: AliExpress Choice

Products marked "Choice" come with guaranteed free shipping and faster delivery (7-15 days). These items are vetted by AliExpress for quality and reliability.

Method 3: Free Shipping Coupons

During sale events, AliExpress distributes free shipping coupons in the Coupon Center. These remove shipping costs from orders that normally charge for delivery.

Method 4: Minimum Order Thresholds

Some sellers offer free shipping above a certain order value. Buying multiple items from the same seller can unlock free shipping automatically.

Method 5: Choose the Right Shipping Method

At checkout, you often see multiple shipping options. "AliExpress Standard Shipping" and "Cainiao" are frequently free, while "AliExpress Saver Shipping" costs less but takes longer.

Stacking Vouchers for Maximum Savings

AliExpress allows stacking different voucher types on a single order. Here is the optimal order:

1. Wait for a sale event (base discount)
2. Apply a seller coupon (store-specific)
3. Add a Select coupon (platform-wide)
4. Enter a promo code if available (see our promo code guide)
5. Redeem coins for an extra coupon
6. Select free shipping method

Real example:

• Original price: $40
• Sale price: $28
• Seller coupon: -$2
• Select coupon: -$3
• Free shipping (saved $3)
• Total paid: $23 — saved 42%

That 42% only adds up if the listed "$40 original" is real. Before you commit the stack, drop the listing into Pricafy, a free price-history tracker for AliExpress that runs in any browser. The chart tells you whether $40 has been the seller's actual baseline for the past month, or whether they pumped the price up specifically so the voucher math would look this clean.

Track AliExpress Prices for Free

• ✓Real-time price alerts via email
• ✓Image search + price history charts
• ✓100% free — no signup, no premium tier

Try Pricafy Free

Prefer Telegram? Use our bot instead

Seller Coupons vs Platform Coupons

| Feature | Seller Coupon | Platform Coupon | |---------|-------------|----------------| | Issued by | Individual seller | AliExpress | | Usable at | One store only | Multiple stores | | Stackable | Yes, with platform | Yes, with seller | | Typical value | $1-5 off | $2-10 off | | Where to find | Store page | Coupon Center | | Minimum spend | Varies by seller | Tiered ($20/$50/$80) |

Common Voucher Mistakes

Not claiming before checkout

Select coupons must be claimed from the Coupon Center before you can apply them at checkout. Browsing them is not enough — click "Get."

Missing seller coupons

Many buyers skip the seller's store page entirely. Always check for store coupons before adding to cart.

Ignoring coupon expiration

Coupons expire. New user coupons last 30 days. Sale event coupons expire when the sale ends. Claimed coupons show their expiration in your coupon wallet.

Not tracking prices first

A $5 coupon means nothing if the seller raised the price by $5 last week. Use the @aliexpressb_bot to verify you are getting a genuine discount. See our guide to finding the cheapest products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a voucher and a coupon on AliExpress?

On AliExpress, "voucher" and "coupon" are used interchangeably. Both refer to discounts applied at checkout. The main distinction is between seller coupons (store-specific) and Select coupons (platform-wide).

How do I get free shipping on AliExpress?

Filter search results by "Free Shipping," look for AliExpress Choice products, collect free shipping coupons during sales, or meet the seller's minimum order for free shipping.

Can I use AliExpress vouchers with promo codes?

Yes. You can stack a seller coupon + a Select coupon + a promo code + coins on a single order for maximum savings.

Do AliExpress vouchers work on all products?

Select coupons work on most products but have minimum spend requirements. Seller coupons only work at that specific store. Some categories (like AliExpress Direct) may be excluded.

How often does AliExpress offer free shipping promotions?

Free shipping promotions run during every major sale event (March Anniversary, 6.18, 8.28, 11.11, 12.12). Many sellers also offer permanent free shipping on popular items.

Track AliExpress Prices for Free

• ✓Real-time price alerts via email
• ✓Image search + price history charts
• ✓100% free — no signup, no premium tier

Try Pricafy Free

Prefer Telegram? Use our bot instead