AliExpress Cashback: how to shop smart and get money back
AliExpress is a large online marketplace where independent sellers offer everything from electronics to clothing and hobby supplies. If you start from Coin7 and order there, you get cashback on the tracked order, and the current figures are on our shop page.
Here is how the marketplace works, who gets the most out of it, what to check before you order and how to make sure your purchase is tracked.
What AliExpress is
AliExpress belongs to the Alibaba Group and runs on third-party sellers rather than on one central warehouse. You find electronics, phone and car accessories, tools, hobby and craft supplies, clothing and household goods, often several sellers offering nearly the same product. That is useful, because you can compare prices, ratings and delivery times before you decide.
The flip side is that every seller works a little differently. Photos, descriptions, packaging and speed are not the same across the board, so a minute of checking before you order is worth it.
Who it suits
It is a good fit for parts and niche items that local shops do not carry, for hobby projects, for cases, cables and other accessories, and for anyone who likes to compare. If you know what you need and can read a product page carefully, you can find something well suited at a fair price.
It is less ideal when you need something by a fixed date, such as a gift for a birthday next week. Many orders ship from abroad, so plan some extra time.
How to order sensibly
These habits help with any marketplace of independent sellers:
- Read the full product page and compare size, material and specification with what you need
- Check the seller rating and the recent reviews, and look at photos from other buyers
- Look at the estimated delivery time and the shipping cost for your country before you add the item to the basket
- Check that the item fits your plug type, device model or clothing size
- Start with a small order if you have not bought from the seller before
For electronics, look at compatibility notes closely. A charger or a phone case that fits the wrong model is the most common reason for returns. For clothing, compare the size chart on the page with your own measurements instead of relying on the label size you usually wear.
Delivery, returns and protection
Delivery times and costs depend on the item, the seller and your country, and they are shown before you pay. Look at the buyer protection and return information on the site as well, including the time you have to report a problem. Keep the order confirmation and take photos if an item arrives damaged. Customs charges or import taxes can apply to goods from abroad, depending on where you live, so check what applies to you.
How to get cashback at AliExpress
Open Coin7 and go to the AliExpress page. Use the button there to get to AliExpress, then shop and pay as you normally would. Finish the order in the browser window that opened from Coin7, and keep cookies enabled. If you move to the AliExpress app or another device in the middle of the order, the purchase may not be tracked.
The amount depends on what you buy, and a cap can apply, so look at the current figures on our shop page. The cashback shows up in your Coin7 account as pending and is confirmed once the sale has been confirmed, which can take several weeks. Orders that are refunded or cancelled do not earn cashback. Use vouchers only if they come from our site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the cashback a percentage or a set amount?
It depends on the product group, and a cap can apply to a single order. The current figures are shown on our shop page.
Can I use a voucher at the same time?
Yes, if the code comes from our page. Codes from other websites can interfere with the tracking your cashback depends on.
Why was my order not tracked?
Usually because the purchase moved into the AliExpress app or onto another device, or because cookies were blocked. Finish the order in the browser window that opened from Coin7.
Is AliExpress one shop?
It is a marketplace with many independent sellers, so delivery and service can differ between listings. Check the seller and the product page for each order.
When is the cashback confirmed?
After the sale has been confirmed, which can take several weeks. Until then it shows as pending in your Coin7 account.
