Temu: RevPoints Partner Shops & Boosted Earn Rates
The Temu partnership represents one of Revolut's most accessible high-earning opportunities. Unlike travel bookings or premium purchases, everyday items at budget prices generate elevated RevPoints when routed correctly. Master the activation process, avoid common pitfalls and limitations, and let routine shopping build your rewards balance systematically.
Is Temu RevPoints Worth It?
Temu's boosted rate delivers decent returns when you're already purchasing items the platform specializes in: everyday essentials, home goods, electronics accessories, clothing basics, and seasonal items where Temu offers competitive pricing.
A £50 Temu order earns 500 RevPoints — compare that to just 5 points you'd earn using your Standard card for the same purchase elsewhere. Monthly shopping of £100 through Temu generates 1,000 RevPoints, equivalent to 1,000 airline miles or meaningful discounts on future purchases.
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How to convert RevPoints into milesThe multiplier effect becomes particularly powerful for households making regular Temu purchases. Someone spending £100 monthly on home essentials through Temu accumulates more points than a Standard cardholder spending £10,000 annually through regular purchases.
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Are RevPoints really worth it?How to Shop Temu for Maximum RevPoints
The process requires following specific steps:
- Open Revolut app and navigate to 'RevPoints' on the bottom menu
- Tap 'Shops' to view partner retailers
- Search "Temu" using the search bar or scroll to locate the brand card
- Tap on Temu's card to open the merchant activation page
- Follow the merchant instructions displayed (read these carefully)
- Complete your purchase on Temu's site using your Revolut card. RevPoints will be credited to your account within an hour
The 'Shops' section in the Revolut app lets you explore hundreds of lucrative partner offers.
Payment options that qualify:
- Revolut card directly at checkout
- Revolut card via Google Pay
- Revolut card via Apple Pay
- Revolut card via PayPal
- Revolut Pay (when campaign is available)
Critical timing rule: You have 30 minutes from activating the offer to complete your purchase. The activation window expires after this period, requiring you to return to the Revolut app and reactivate before checkout. So it's better to add all desired items to your shopping cart first, then activate the offer through Revolut and proceed directly to checkout. This minimizes the risk of exceeding the 30-minute window while browsing.
Pro tip: Stack with Temu promotions
The RevPoints boost works alongside Temu's own discounts, coupons, and sales. You're earning maximum points on already-reduced prices, creating dual savings.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Temu RevPoints mechanism requires precise execution. Small errors eliminate earning entirely:
❌ Shopping directly on Temu.com: Bypassing the Revolut app activation link means zero points, regardless of payment method. You must initiate every session through the Revolut Shops interface.
❌ Using non-Revolut payment methods: Paying with other bank cards, even if they're saved in your Temu account, disqualifies the transaction. Only Revolut card payments (including via digital wallets) earn boosted points.
❌ Exceeding the 30-minute activation window: The offer expires exactly 30 minutes after activation. Browsing extensively after activation risks losing the multiplier. If this happens, return to Revolut and reactivate before proceeding to checkout.
❌ Returned or cancelled purchases: Points earned on returned items get deducted from your balance.
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Other RevPoints limitationsKey Takeaways
The Temu partnership delivers exceptional RevPoints when you're already shopping there regularly. The 20-point-per-£2 rate significantly outpaces standard earning, making it a worthwhile channel for everyday purchases. The critical element is remembering to activate through the Revolut Shops interface and completing checkout within the 30-minute window.
Stack Temu's promotions with the Revolut boost for maximum value. Monitor your RevPoints balance and plan redemptions strategically to maximize the value of every point you earn.
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