Travel Smarter with Trip Coins: How to Earn and Save

Author's Profile Picture

With Trip Coins, every action on Trip.com—from booking hotels to writing reviews—earns you discounts on future travel. You can use Trip Coins like cash during checkout on Trip.com, applying them toward flights, hotels, trains, and more. 🚆🏩

Trip Coins Definition

Trip Coins

Trip Coins are an integral part of Trip.com’s loyalty program for its members. You can accumulate these coins by booking hotels, flights, and package deals, writing reviews, and sharing your travel experiences on Trip Moments. ✅

The Trip Coins you earn can be used to directly reduce the cost of hotels, flights, and local activities. In other words, it’s practically like converting them into cash to save on future bookings. 🤤

See where you can apply Trip Coins below👇👀

2024 China Travel Package
Flight deals to popular cities in China
Find the best hotel deals with our price match service
Stay Connected when travelling to China
China eSIM with high-speed 4G LTE Network
China SIM cards with multiple pick-up
Transportation in China
China high-speed train tickets
Must-visit attractions in China
Shanghai Disney Resort with 5% OFF
Universal Beijing Resort with 20% OFF today

Using Trip Coins

Accumulating Trip Coins is very rewarding because you can use them to directly reduce booking costs. For every 100 Trip Coins, you can enjoy US$1 discount.🥳

Currently, you can use Trip Coins to lower costs on a wide range of bookings on Trip.com, including hotels, flights, various local experiences, train tickets, airport transfers, and car rentals. 🎁

How to Apply Trip Coins

1. Select a Service: Select hotels, flights, local experiences, or any other available services on Trip.com website.

2. Booking Process: Go to the payment page after selecting your desired service.

3. Apply Trip Coins: Choose the option to use Trip Coins before completing your payment. The system will display the discount you can receive based on your available Trip Coins.

4. Make a Payment: Finalize the booking by paying the remainder of the cost after applying the Trip Coins discount.

Trip Coin ValueApplication
100 Trip Coins = US$1Redeemable for a variety of services with no minimum threshold required.

Note: The actual value can vary based on current promotions and exchange rates.

Applying Trip Coins on Hotel Bookings

Hotel Bookings
StepActionDescription
1Download & Log InDownload and install the Trip.com app. Access your account on the app.
2Start SearchTap 'Home', then 'Stays'. Enter the location of your stay and its details, then tap 'Search'.
3Select HotelSelect the hotel you prefer from the search results.
4Book RoomChoose your room, then tap 'Book' and enter the necessary guest information.
5Apply Trip CoinsOn the payment page, enable the 'Use Trip Coins' option to apply your coins for a discount.

Applying Trip Coins on Flight Bookings

Flight Bookings
StepActionDescription
1Select & BookSelect your flight, then tap 'Book'.
2Apply Trip CoinsOn the payment page, enable the 'Use Trip Coins' option to apply your coins for a discount.

Applying Trip Coins on Train Bookings

Train Bookings
StepActionDescription
1Select & BookChoose your train, then tap 'Book'.
2Apply Trip CoinsOn the payment page, enable the 'Use Trip Coins' option to apply your coins for a discount.

Trip Coins aren't just for booking flights, hotels, and trains—you can also use them for significant savings on a range of other travel-related services. Here’s how you can use Trip Coins to save more:

  • Attractions and Tours: Use your Trip Coins to reserve exciting tours and popular attractions worldwide.
  • Transportation Passes: Use Trip Coins for bus and ferry tickets.
  • Car Rentals and Airport Transfers: Save on car rentals and ensure seamless airport transfers by redeeming Trip Coins.
  • Custom Trips and Cruise Bookings: Plan personalized trips and cruise adventures with discounts through Trip Coins.
  • Local Experiences: Explore enriching local activities at a reduced cost using your accumulated Trip Coins.

Earning Trip Coins

Step1/2

You can earn Trip Coins by engaging in various activities on Trip.com:

ActivityPlatform
Book hotelsWeb/Mobile Web/App
Book flightsWeb/Mobile Web/App
Write hotel reviewsWeb/Mobile Web/App
Publish Trip MomentsApp
Write attraction reviewsWeb/App

Note: Offline bookings, free bookings, or bookings partially covered by promotions are not eligible for Trip Coins.

Terms and Conditions

  • Completion of Travel: Trip Coins are awarded only after staying at the booked hotel or completing the flight.
  • Cancellation Policy: Trip Coins will be deducted if the travel is cancelled.
  • Payment Exclusions: Payments made with Trip Coins or promotional discounts do not earn additional Trip Coins.

Calculation

  • Rate: 30-100 Trip Coins will be earned for every HK$1000 spent.
  • Currency: Calculations are based on USD, with exchange rates applied for other currencies.

Earning Trip Coins by Sharing Trip Moments

Step3

Below is a comprehensive guide on how you can earn Trip Coins by interacting with content on Trip Moments 🥳.

Steps to Earn Trip Coins Through Trip Moments

ActivityCoins CapCoins Earned
Post Trip MomentsUp to 1,820 Trip Coins once50 Trip Coins per post
Write Attraction ReviewsUp to 600 Trip Coins per month30 Trip Coins per post
Write Hotel ReviewsUp to 1,200 Trip Coins per monthup to 150 Trip Coins per post
Step4/5

Earning Trip Coins Through Hotel Reviews

Here’s how many Trip coins you can earn for writing a Hotel Review on Trip.com:

ConditionReward
The review contains fewer than 20 characters10 Trip Coins
The review contains 20-50 characters20 Trip Coins
The review contains more than 50 characters50 Trip Coins
Includes one or more photos+10 Trip Coins
The review is submitted within 3 days of check-in+10 Trip Coins
The hotel has fewer than 15 reviews+50 Trip Coins

【Note】

  • Maximum Rewards: Up to 1,200 Trip Coins can be earned each month by writing hotel reviews.
  • Reward Timeline: You will receive your Trip Coins within 3 business days after submitting your review.

New User Tasks and Rewards

New users on Trip.com can complete introductory tasks to kickstart their journey and swiftly accumulate their initial Trip Coins:

TaskCoins Earned
Follow two posters6 Trip Coins
Comment on 2 Trip Moments
View 5 Trip Moments4 Trip Coins
Like 2 Trip Moments

These tasks are designed to be straightforward and motivate new users to explore the Trip.com app.

Trip.com Coins & Membership Tiers

Trip.com Coins & Membership Tiers

When booking through the Trip.com app, you can use Trip Coins for instant savings. The higher your membership tier, the more Trip Coins you'll accumulate.

Benefits & Trip Coins for 5 Member Tiers

TierSilverGoldPlatinumDiamondDiamond+
Hotel Dealsexclusive hotel dealsexclusive hotel dealsexclusive hotel dealsexclusive hotel dealsexclusive hotel deals
Additional Trip Coins EarnedStandard earning rateEarn 10% more Trip CoinsEarn 30% more Trip CoinsEarn 40% more Trip CoinsEarn 50% more Trip Coins
Train Booking Benefits-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--1 time per year2 time per year3 time per year
Free global eSIM data package*NEW--1GB/3 days data package*13GB/5 days data package*13GB/5 days data package*2
Airport transfer model upgrades*NEW---Standard car to Medium car*2Standard car to Medium car*2+ Medium Van to Premium Van*2
Priority Support----Priority Support for calls and chats + One-Stop VIP Service
Free attraction tickets*NEW----Free Ticket*1

Member Tier Requirements

Member TierNumber of Bookings Requirements
SilverRegister to start earning rewards
GoldComplete 1 eligible booking
PlatinumComplete 3 eligible bookings within a year after reaching Gold
DiamondComplete 8 eligible bookings (min. USD $1,000) within a year after reaching Platinum
Diamond+Spend USD $10,000 within a year after reaching Diamond

Universal Benefits for All Members

  • Trip Coins can be used similarly to cash
  • Guarantee on flight-Hotel cancellation
  • Flight price alerts feature
  • Emergency assistance
Disclaimer: This article has been provided by an individual contributor or third party platform. If there is any discrepancy regarding the copyright, please contact us directly and we will delete the content immediately.
>
Trip Coins