Updated 3 Nov
How AliExpress sale codes work
Tiered codes, minimum spend and one code per order: how to get the most out of the 11.11 codes without buying things you don't need.
During every big sale AliExpress publishes a set of platform codes per country. They're tiered: a small discount on a small order, and bigger discounts as your basket grows. You can use one platform code per order.
The tiers, using the Netherlands as an example
| Spend at least | You save | Code |
|---|---|---|
| €18 | €3 | NLD••• |
| €45 | €8 | NLD••• |
| €79 | €13 | NLD••• |
| €139 | €24 | NLD••• |
| €229 | €40 | NLD••• |
| €349 | €60 | NLD••• |
| €469 | €80 | NLD••• |
| €500 | €100 | NLD••• |
| €600 | €120 | NLD••• |
The full codes, with a button that copies them, and the codes for other countries are on the codes page.
Three things worth knowing
- The minimum is the order subtotal. Combine things you were going to buy anyway into one order to reach a higher tier.
- Codes run out. Each code has a limited number of uses. The bigger tiers tend to go first on peak days, so don't leave a big order until the last evening.
- Don't buy filler you don't need. If you're €2 short of a tier, a useful cheap item beats a random one. A few from the $11 drawer:
Discount −13% UGREEN USB-C to USB-C 100W cable
Why it's here: The cable most chargers leave out: USB-C on both ends, 100 W, and it does well in cable tests.
Good to know: Pick the length in the options (0.5 to 3 m); the price changes with it.
99% positive 1,817 sold
€7.79from, checked 14 Nov$6.07from, checked 14 Nov£4.89from, checked 14 Nov
Discount −18% Silicone desk cable organiser
Why it's here: Keeps charging cables on top of the desk instead of behind it. 38,000+ sold in six months.
Good to know: Held on by an adhesive pad, so it suits smooth, clean surfaces.
95.2% positive 38,371 sold
€3.10from, checked 14 Nov$1.23from, checked 14 Nov£0.60from, checked 14 Nov
TP300 food thermometer
Why it's here: A cheap way to stop guessing whether the chicken is done.
Good to know: Check it in iced water first (it should read 0 °C), and wait for the number to settle.
94.2% positive 37,492 sold
€4.39from, checked 14 Nov€4.39EU price, checked 14 Nov£1.31from, checked 14 Nov
Store codes are separate
Some sellers offer their own code for their store. On product cards you'll see these as a Code chip with a copy button. Check at checkout whether the store code and a platform code can be used together on your order.