How long does Temu shipping take in the US

Temu US standard delivery typically runs 5 to 15 business days, and Express delivery typically runs 3 to 7 business days at a paid upgrade. Items fulfilled from Temu's US warehouses ship faster than items shipped direct from Chinese fulfillment centres; the product page indicates the fulfillment source and estimated delivery window before checkout. Free-shipping thresholds apply above a published order value; verify the current threshold on temu.com before locking. Activate ShopBack via shopback.com/temu before clicking through to earn cashback on eligible orders at the current published rate.

What is the Temu US returns policy

Temu US typically offers a 90-day returns window on most items, with the first return per order eligible for a free prepaid return label and subsequent returns from the same order subject to a small fee. Refunds are typically processed to the original payment method within about 5 to 14 days from warehouse receipt. Some categories (final sale, personal care, custom items) may have narrower return terms; verify current terms on the product page before ordering. Cancelled and returned orders do not earn cashback.

What payment methods does Temu accept in the US

Temu US accepts credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover), Afterpay, Klarna, Zip, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Buy-now-pay-later options such as Afterpay, Klarna and Zip compound with cashback where the underlying order is eligible; cashback tracks the order value regardless of the payment split. Gift cards, taxes, shipping fees and any purchase using a non-approved promo code are excluded from cashback per current Temu US terms.

When are Temu US sales in 2026

Temu US runs continuous flash-sale pricing daily plus deeper category-wide events at 6.6, 7.7, 8.8, 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, 12.12 and Christmas. 11.11 is Temu's deepest annual sale window with hourly lightning deals and stacked coupons; Black Friday and Cyber Monday follow with broader category coverage. Temu also runs a Prime Day counter (Temu Deal Days) across several days in July as a summer savings event. Cart the day before a sale and check out on the sale day for the deepest pricing. Activate ShopBack via shopback.com/temu before clicking through to layer cashback on eligible orders.

When is Temu 11.11 in the US

Temu's 11.11 sale in the US lands on 11 November and typically opens the app to hourly lightning deals with warehouse-fulfilled stock discounted more aggressively than direct-ship items. 11.11 is Temu's deepest annual window on category discount depth, especially for fashion basics, small home organisation, kitchen accessories and phone accessories. Users who cart the day before and check out on the day capture the deepest tier. Activate ShopBack via shopback.com/temu before clicking through for cashback stacking on eligible orders.

When is Temu Black Friday in the US

Temu Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US run from the last Friday of November through the following Monday, with sitewide markdowns and app-first bonuses. Historically Temu's Black Friday is shallower than 11.11 on category discount depth but broader on category coverage, so for a specific item target 11.11 and for a wider basket target Black Friday. Compare 11.11 vs Black Friday pricing on the exact SKU before buying on the deeper window.

What Temu categories are cheapest in the US

Temu US is typically strongest on price in fashion basics, small home organisation, kitchen accessories and phone accessories, where the gap versus equivalent mass-retail pricing is widest. Larger-ticket categories (small appliances, tools, e-bikes) trade discount depth for shipping time, with direct-ship items running 8 to 14 business days. Free-shipping thresholds and app-only coupons stack on top of the base discount. For household staples that need to arrive fast, Amazon US or Walmart typically win on delivery speed; for planned purchases where a 5 to 15 day wait is acceptable, Temu typically wins on cost.

Temu vs Amazon US on price and delivery

Amazon US leads on speed (Prime same-day and next-day), on returns fluency (typically about 30 days on most items, verify current on amazon.com) and on brand-verified electronics; Temu typically undercuts on price by a meaningful margin on fashion basics, small home organisation, kitchen accessories and phone accessories but requires patience on delivery. For speed-critical purchases and Prime-eligible items, Amazon wins; for planned purchases where a 5 to 15 day wait is acceptable, Temu wins on cost. Both are cashback-eligible on ShopBack US at their respective published rates.

Temu vs Walmart US on price and delivery

Walmart US wins on same-day store pickup, on local grocery and Great Value house-brand pricing, and on Walmart+ same-day delivery; Temu typically undercuts on unit price for fashion basics, small home organisation, kitchen accessories and phone accessories, though delivery runs 5 to 15 business days on non-warehouse items. For grocery, in-store pickup and speed, Walmart wins; for planned purchases at the deepest unit price, Temu wins. Compare the exact SKU at the moment of purchase and factor in the current cashback tier on each merchant's ShopBack US page.

Temu vs SHEIN US on fashion

Both Temu and SHEIN are app-first cross-border marketplaces shipping to the US. Temu is broader across home, tools, electronics and pet; SHEIN skews fashion-first with faster fashion refresh cycles and deeper size-range confidence. On unit economics for common fashion items, Temu typically undercuts SHEIN at RRP; on fashion breadth, styling depth and size-chart confidence, SHEIN typically wins. Both are cashback-eligible on ShopBack US at their respective published rates.

Temu vs AliExpress US on tools and specialty

AliExpress has a longer US footprint and stronger seller reputation for tools, hobby, and higher-ticket niche electronics. Temu's baseline pricing typically undercuts AliExpress on small home organisation and fashion basics; AliExpress typically wins on niche electronics and long-tail specialty items. Standard shipping windows are broadly comparable (5 to 15 business days) on non-warehouse items.

Temu vs Target US on home and design

Target competes hardest on design-forward home decor, beauty, apparel and toys, with Target Circle offers and Target RedCard (may offer additional savings, verify current on target.com) stacking at checkout, plus same-day store pickup. Temu typically undercuts Target on unit price for small home organisation, kitchen accessories, phone accessories and fashion basics, though Target's design and quality curation is typically stronger on the same category. For design-forward or same-day needs, Target wins; for planned unit-price optimisation, Temu wins.

eBay US differentiates on used, refurbished and collectibles inventory, on auction pricing for hard-to-find items, and on eBay Money Back Guarantee returns. Temu's inventory is new-only and cross-border, focused on category-wide low unit prices. For used, vintage, refurbished or collectible items, eBay wins; for new fashion basics, small home and phone accessories at the deepest unit price, Temu wins. Both are cashback-eligible on ShopBack US at their respective published rates.

Temu shopping hygiene US

Check seller ratings on each listing, verify size charts on fashion items using the sizing tool on the product page, filter by US-warehouse fulfillment when speed matters, use the Temu app for accurate delivery tracking (in-app tracking is more accurate than the web tracker on ETA), and avoid pasting third-party voucher codes at checkout so cashback tracking is not voided under Temu US's current terms.

How do I earn cashback on Temu through ShopBack

Sign in at shopback.com, open the Temu merchant page at shopback.com/temu, activate cashback (via the ShopBack browser extension on Chrome, Firefox or Edge, or by tapping through the ShopBack app), then click through to temu.com and complete the purchase in the same browser session. Close the Temu app before clicking through so the session opens fresh from ShopBack, accept Temu cookies for tracking, and avoid pasting third-party voucher codes at checkout since any voucher or promo code not featured on ShopBack will block cashback per the exclusion list on the rate page. Pending cashback typically appears within about 2 days; confirmed cashback typically appears after about 90 days subject to Temu US's return window. Missing-cashback claims can be filed within 7 days via the ShopBack app with order confirmation.

Can I stack ShopBack cashback with Temu sales and BNPL

Cashback stackability with Temu US's own mechanics is conditional. Event pricing that Temu applies automatically (6.6, 7.7, 8.8, 9.9, 10.10, 11.11, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, 12.12, Christmas, Temu Deal Days) typically stacks with cashback. Buy-now-pay-later methods (Afterpay, Klarna, Zip) compound with cashback on the underlying eligible order value. Gift cards, taxes, shipping fees and any purchase using a non-approved promo code are excluded per current Temu US terms. Rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned orders do not earn cashback. Activate ShopBack via shopback.com/temu before clicking through and verify tracking after checkout.

Market Places

Temu

Up to 36% Cashback

New to Temu App (never downloaded, registered or ordered) - Capped at $90

36%

Other Valid Orders - Capped at $90

Take note

Make sure your Temu shopping cart is empty before you press Shop Online.
Maximum cashback is limited to USD $100 per transaction.
Items that were added and paid through one click pay are not eligible for cashback.

Cashback timeline

Purchase

Tracked in

2 days

Confirmed in

120 days

Terms and exclusions

Exclusions

You won't get Cashback on:

Cell Phones
Tablets & Laptops
Orders placed using the TEMU app
Any Gift Card, Voucher or store credit purchase
Any store credit redemption
Purchases made with Vouchers or Promo codes not featured on our platform
Taxes · Service charges · Shipping and delivery

Refunds, cancellations and no-shows

Any rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned purchases will not be eligible for Cashback.

For partial returns or exchanges, we'll prorate the Cashback as an adjustment.

Tracking disclaimers

Your Cashback may be tracked at a different rate initially and adjusted to the correct rate when we confirm the transaction details.
Exchange rates may cause small changes to your purchase total and Cashback from some foreign stores.

Other terms and conditions

Temu terms and conditions

To qualify for cashback, members must complete their purchase in a single, uninterrupted session after clicking through to Temu via ShopBack. Engaging with other websites, links, browser tabs, applications, or browser extensions before completing the purchase may disrupt tracking and result in cashback being declined.
Items that were added and paid through one click pay are not eligible for cashback

ShopBack terms of use

Never miss Cashback on Temu

Get instant alerts on Cashback when you shop online with the ShopBack extension.

Deals & Discounts

Temu

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Ends 30 Sep

Temu

Best Selling Items Up to 90% Off

Temu

Clearance Sale Deals: Up to 90% Off

Cashback tips

Remember to check T&Cs
Check carefully for Cashback exclusions and caps before you buy or book to avoid disappointment. Don't forget the terms and conditions on any promotion and campaign pages.

Restart from this platform every time
Complete your shopping in one go: Always start from this platform to visit the store directly, for every new transaction. If your store visit is interrupted by an app update or download screen, restart your shopping from our platform.

Don't use adblockers or click on other links
Don't click on any third party links or extensions or use VPN or adblocking software, as they could result in your Cashback not being tracked. Some examples include: Facebook ads, Google Ads, other loyalty or cashback extension links.

Empty shopping cart first
For Temu, you need to clear your cart, close the Temu app, open this platform to visit the Temu app or website and complete your purchase there in order to earn Cashback. You need to do this for each purchase.

Restart from this platform if payment fails
If you encounter payment errors during your purchase, you should restart your visit to the Temu from this platform to ensure that your Cashback continues to be tracked.

Accept all cookies from the store
Temu can only confirm to us that a transaction is recorded if you accept all cookies that appear on their pages.

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Temu Shopping Guide on ShopBack

Which Temu categories are excluded from ShopBack cashback?

Common exclusions across Temu include gift card purchases, third-party marketplace items, in-store pickup orders, and selected sale or clearance categories. Full exclusion list is published on the ShopBack Temu merchant page terms and updates periodically.

Do I need a ShopBack account before buying at Temu to earn cashback?

Yes. Cashback tracks against a signed-in ShopBack US account, so sign up free at shopback.com/signup before clicking through to Temu. Then click through fresh from shopback.com/temu in a desktop or mobile web browser and complete the order in the same browser session on temu.com. Clicks made while signed out do not attach cashback to a member account and cannot be recovered later.