10 Shopee Hacks to Save More Money Every Time You Shop

Shopee runs Flash Sales every single day at 12:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM. These are time-limited deals where products are discounted by up to 90% — but they sell out fast, sometimes in seconds.

The trick is to add items to your cart before the flash sale starts, then check out the moment it goes live. Don’t wait to browse — the best deals disappear in under 5 minutes.

This is the biggest money-saving hack most people miss. On Shopee, you can stack multiple vouchers at the same time — a shop voucher, a Shopee platform voucher, and a bank voucher all in one checkout.

For example: ₱50 shop voucher + ₱100 Shopee voucher + ₱200 BDO voucher = ₱350 off in one order. According to Shopee Philippines, millions of vouchers are given away every month. Always check what vouchers are available before you checkout — never skip this step.

Shopee Coins are basically free money. You earn them by checking in daily, playing Shopee games, watching Shopee Live, leaving product reviews, and completing orders. 100 Shopee Coins = ₱1 discount on your next purchase.

If you shop regularly, coins add up fast. Many users save ₱50–₱200 per month just from coins they earned doing things they were already doing on the app.

Shopee’s biggest sale days are the Double Digit Sales — 1.1, 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, 5.5, 6.6, 7.7, 8.8, 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, and 12.12. These are the days when you get the absolute best deals across the entire platform.

The 11.11 (November 11) sale is the biggest — comparable to Black Friday in the West. Prices can drop by 70-80% on popular items and Shopee gives out massive free vouchers. Start adding items to your wishlist weeks before so you’re ready to buy the moment the sale starts.

Shopee offers Free Shipping vouchers almost every day but most people forget to claim them. There are two types — Free Shipping with a minimum spend (usually ₱0–₱199 minimum) and Free Shipping with no minimum at all.

Always collect the Free Shipping vouchers from the Shopee homepage before shopping. Apply them at checkout under the Shipping section. Over a month of regular shopping this can save you ₱200–₱500 in delivery fees alone.

ShopeePay regularly runs cashback promos where you get a percentage of your purchase back — sometimes up to 10%. Top up your ShopeePay before shopping to take advantage of these deals.

Certain banks also partner with Shopee for exclusive discounts. BDO, BPI, Metrobank, and GCash all regularly offer ₱100–₱500 off when you pay with their cards or wallets. Check the Shopee Bank Promos page before checkout.

This hack works surprisingly well. Many Shopee sellers — especially smaller shops — will give you an extra 5–15% discount if you simply message them and ask nicely. Filipino sellers in particular are often very accommodating.

Try sending: “Hi! I’m interested in buying [product]. Is there a discount available for bulk orders or regular buyers?” — You’d be surprised how often this works, especially for orders worth ₱500 or more.

The cheapest option isn’t always the best deal. A product that costs ₱200 but breaks after a week is more expensive than one that costs ₱350 and lasts 3 years. Always read the reviews before buying — especially the 1-star and 3-star ones.

Look for sellers with at least 4.7★ rating and 95%+ positive feedback. Check how many items they’ve sold — a seller with 10,000+ sales is much safer than one with 50 sales and no reviews.

Shopee Live streams often feature exclusive vouchers, flash deals, and giveaways that aren’t available anywhere else on the platform. Sellers regularly offer 20–50% discounts exclusively for live stream viewers.

You can also earn Shopee Coins by watching live streams. Some live streams give away products for free through games and lucky draws — all you have to do is watch and participate.

Did you know Shopee lets you set a price alert on any product? Just add it to your Wishlist and enable notifications. Shopee will notify you the moment the price drops — so you never pay more than you have to.

This is perfect for big purchases like appliances, gadgets, and furniture. Instead of checking every day, just wishlist it and let Shopee notify you when the price becomes right.