Last reviewed: 7 October 2026
Searching for an AliExpress code that works for everyone usually ends in frustration: most codes have a minimum spend, are limited to one country, or only work on a first order. The good news is that the biggest savings on AliExpress don’t need a code at all. Here is what is worth knowing in 2026.
Key takeaways
- The biggest AliExpress savings need no code: Choice free shipping, new-user prices, Coins and the big sales.
- New customers in the US can use first-order codes listed on our AliExpress page, such as 12NEWUSOFF for $12 off orders of $80 or more.
- Items with a Free Return label can be returned free within 15 days of delivery, within monthly limits.
- The 11.11 sale in November is the biggest of the year; the Anniversary Sale usually runs in the second half of March.
1. Use AliExpress Choice for free shipping
Products with the Choice label are shipped through AliExpress’s own logistics service. Once the Choice items in your cart reach a minimum spend, their shipping is free. The threshold depends on your country and is shown in the cart, so it is worth grouping small Choice purchases into one order instead of buying them separately.
2. Check new-user prices before your first order
New accounts are usually shown a selection of products at special first-order prices. The products and prices vary by country. If you are new to AliExpress, look at this selection before you buy anything else, because the offer normally only applies once.
3. Collect and spend Coins
Coins are collected in the AliExpress app, for example through daily check-ins, and can be used as a discount on eligible orders. They expire after a while and have no cash value, so use them rather than saving them up.
4. Prefer items with Free Return
Many products carry a Free Return label. For those items you can request a free return within 15 days of delivery, within monthly limits that vary by country. When two listings look similar, the one with Free Return is the safer buy.
5. Know your rights in the EU and UK
Under AliExpress’s EU and UK terms, orders come with a 14-day withdrawal right and a 2-year legal guarantee, plus Buyer Protection on eligible orders. Always check the seller’s return conditions on the item page.
6. Time big purchases around the sales
- 11.11 Global Shopping Festival: the biggest sale of the year. The 2026 dates haven’t been announced yet; in 2025 it ran from 11 to 19 November.
- Anniversary Sale: usually the second half of March (in 2026, 16 to 25 March).
How to apply a code when you have one
At checkout, open the coupon or code section in the order summary, enter or select the code, and check the total before paying. Store coupons only apply to that seller’s items. Our step-by-step guide covers the common reasons a code is rejected.
Current offers are listed on our AliExpress page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an AliExpress code that works for everyone?
Rarely. Most codes have a minimum spend, are limited to one country or only work on a first order. Check the conditions next to each code on our AliExpress page.
How does AliExpress Choice free shipping work?
Once the Choice items in your cart reach a minimum spend, their shipping is free. The threshold depends on your country and is shown in the cart.
When is the best time to buy on AliExpress?
During the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival in November or the Anniversary Sale in late March, when the deepest discounts run.
Sources: AliExpress terms of service, Free Return terms and EU/UK platform terms; AliExpress sale announcements for 2025 and 2026. Conditions change over time, and the AliExpress checkout always shows the final price.
