What Are RedCoins on RedNote & How to Use Them？

What Are RedCoins? Basic Concepts

According to the official RedNote "RedCoin Service Agreement," RedCoin is a virtual consumption tool issued by Xingyin Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. It is not a virtual currency or prepaid certificate, has no legal tender value, and cannot be converted back into RMB. Simply put, RedCoin is like a "single-use consumption chip" within the RedNote ecosystem—buy, use, and it's gone.

For Taiwan users, as long as your RedNote account has a linked phone number, you can directly top up RedCoins through the official RedNote recharge page, without needing to set up a mainland China payment account.

What Can You Do with RedCoins on RedNote?

Many Taiwan users think RedCoins can only be used for live stream gifting, but in reality, there are many use cases:

• ✓ Live Stream Gifting: Send virtual gifts in your favorite streamer's live room to show support.
• ✓ Note Tipping: Starting May 2026, RedNote allows users to tip creators directly in the note comment section. Each small star, little red flower, and roasted sweet potato costs 10 RedCoins.
• ✓ Promotion (French Fries): Creators or businesses can buy traffic exposure, starting from a minimum of 75 RMB, to boost their notes.
• ✓ Unlock Paid Content: Some creators' column courses and paid notes require RedCoins to unlock.
• ✓ Membership & Exclusive Perks: Some advanced features and membership benefits can be redeemed with RedCoins.

Three Important Restrictions on RedCoins

While understanding what RedCoins can do, it's even more important to know their boundaries to avoid violating platform rules:

1. Cannot be exchanged for RMB: RedCoins cannot be converted back into RMB and cannot be used to purchase physical goods on the platform.
2. No Private Trading: The "RedCoin Service Agreement" clearly states that "users may not trade RedCoins in any way." This is why, when choosing a top-up platform, you must confirm they use official website direct recharge rather than account transfers.
3. 365-Day Validity: Recharged RedCoins are valid for 1 year. They will be cleared upon expiration with no reissue. It is recommended to recharge as needed and not hoard too many at once.

How Can Taiwan Users Obtain RedCoins?

For Taiwan users, the most stable method is through the official RedNote recharge page. Log in with the phone number linked to your account to recharge directly, with no service fees. This method solves two pain points: avoiding the 30% Apple tax on iOS, and eliminating the need for WeChat Pay or Alipay.

Services like 2R (RedNote Recharge) are based on this official mechanism, helping Taiwan users obtain RedCoins through official website direct recharge using their phone number. The fund flow is transparent, and account security is guaranteed.