How to Earn and Use Trip Coins: Save Big on Travel

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Trip Coins

Trip Coins are part of the Trip.com loyalty program that helps you save every time you travel. When you book flights, hotels, or trains through the Trip.com app, you earn coins that can be used like cash for your next trip. It’s an easy way to get rewards while you travel and make your bookings even more worth it.

What are Trip Coins?

What are Trip Coins?

Trip Coins are the rewards you earn whenever you book or use Trip.com. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing us for your travels. You can collect Trip Coins every time you book hotels, flights, or activities, and even when you write reviews or post on Trip Moments.

You can use Trip Coins like cash to get discounts on future bookings such as hotels, flights, car rentals, and attractions. For every 100 Trip Coins, you get about US$1 (around ₱58) in value.

How to Earn Trip Coins

Trip Coins

You can earn Trip Coins in several ways when you use Trip.com.

1. Booking your trips

Every time you book through the Trip.com app or website, you automatically earn Trip Coins.

You can earn:

  • Flights: 20 Trip Coins for every US$100 (around ₱5,800) spent
  • Hotels: 50 Trip Coins for every US$100 spent
  • Gift Cards: 20 Trip Coins for every US$100 spent

Your Trip Coins will appear in your account after your trip is completed.

2. Writing hotel reviews

You can earn Trip Coins by sharing your hotel experience and photos. Writing helpful reviews can guide other travelers and earn you rewards too.

You can earn up to 1,200 Trip Coins per month through hotel reviews.

Condition

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

+10 Trip Coins

Review within 3 days of stay

+10 Trip Coins

First review for hotels with fewer than 15 reviews

+50 Trip Coins

Trip Coins from reviews are valid for 6 months.

Write attraction reviews

Share your experiences from the attractions and activities you’ve visited. Talk about what you enjoyed, what stood out, and give simple tips that can help other travelers. Adding photos makes your review more helpful and fun to read.

If your review has at least 100 characters and 3 photos, you can earn 30 Trip Coins for each attraction. You can earn up to 600 Trip Coins per month from attraction reviews.

👉 Write a review now and get a chance to win prizes!

3. Join Trip Moments

Trip Moments is Trip.com’s travel community where you can share your travel photos, stories, and tips. You can earn Trip Coins by:

Activity

Trip Coins Earned

Joining contest posts

Rewards vary per event

Completing user level-up tasks

See User Level Guide for details

Posting 5 featured Trip Moments (Level 6 or higher)

300 Trip Coins

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

4. Join promotions and events

Trip.com runs different promotions where you can earn bonus Trip Coins, such as booking during special sale periods or using promo codes. Check the Deals page on the app for current offers.

5. Level up your membership tier

When you create a free Trip.com account, you start as a Silver Member. The more you book, the higher your membership tier and the more rewards you earn.

Tier

Requirement

Silver

Register to start earning rewards

Gold

Complete 1 eligible booking

Platinum

Complete 3 eligible bookings within 1 year after reaching Gold

Diamond

Complete 8 eligible bookings (minimum US$1,000) within 1 year after reaching Platinum

Diamond+

Spend US$10,000 within 1 year after reaching Diamond

Black Diamond

Invitation only

Member Tier Benefits

Benefit

Silver

Gold

Platinum

Diamond

Diamond+

Black Diamond

Hotel Discounts

Up to 5%

Up to 10%

Up to 15%

Up to 20%

Exclusive deals

Exclusive deals

Trip Coins Earned

Standard rate

+20%

+50%

+100%

+150%

+200%

Train Booking Benefits

None

1 time free refund (app only)

2 times free refund (app only)

4 times free refund (app only)

8 times free refund (app only)

8 times free refund (app only)

VIP Lounge Access

None

None

1 time per year

2 times per year

3 times per year

4 times per year

Free Global eSIM Data

None

None

1GB for 3 days

3GB for 5 days

3GB for 5 days ×2

5GB for 7 days

Airport Transfer Upgrade

None

None

None

Standard to Medium (2 times)

+ Van upgrade

Premium Van upgrade

Priority Support

None

None

None

None

VIP one-stop support

VIP one-stop support

Free Attraction Ticket

None

None

None

None

1 ticket

2 tickets

The updated Trip.com Rewards program launched in October 2024.

The more you book, the higher you go!

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6. Complete new user tasks

If you are new to Trip.com, you can earn extra Trip Coins by completing simple tasks.

Task

Trip Coins Earned

Follow 2 posters

6 Trip Coins

Comment on 2 Trip Moments

4 Trip Coins

View 5 Trip Moments

4 Trip Coins

Like 2 Trip Moments

4 Trip Coins

How to Use Trip Coins

Trip Coins

1. Redeem for discounted bookings

Use your Trip Coins to reduce the price of your hotel, flight, train, car rental, airport transfer, or attraction booking.

2. Redeem for upgrades and perks

For hotels with the Trip Coins Rewards label, you can use your coins for:

  • Free breakfast
  • Room upgrades
  • Late check-out
  • Free cancellation

3. Combine with other offers

You can use Trip Coins together with promo codes or seasonal discounts to enjoy bigger savings.

How to Pay with Trip Coins

Trip Coins

You can use your Trip Coins to pay for hotels, flights, and other bookings directly on the Trip.com app or website.

1. Apply Trip Coins at checkout

When you reach the checkout page, look for the option to use Trip Coins. Select it to reduce the total amount of your booking. The maximum Trip Coins you can use may vary depending on current promotions.

2. Use for partial payments

If your Trip Coins are not enough to pay the full amount, you can still use them for part of the payment. The remaining balance can be paid using your preferred payment method, such as a card or e-wallet.

3. Confirm and complete your booking

Check your order summary to make sure the Trip Coins discount has been applied. Once confirmed, complete your booking 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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