Free shipping is one of Temu’s core promises, and for most orders it holds — but the details (thresholds, speed, and what happens when a package is late) vary by country, so it’s worth knowing how to read your own checkout screen.
What’s usually free
In many regions, standard shipping is free on most orders, sometimes above a small minimum order value. The exact threshold for your country is always shown in the cart before payment — if your subtotal is under it, the cart typically tells you how much more you need to add.
What usually isn’t
Express shipping, where offered, is normally a paid upgrade, though Temu sometimes waives it above a higher spend. If delivery time matters more than price for a particular order, compare the express fee against the standard window shown at checkout.
How long standard delivery takes
Because most items ship from overseas warehouses, standard delivery is usually measured in weeks, not days — commonly somewhere in the one-to-three-week range depending on your country, customs, and the season. Temu shows an estimated delivery window on the checkout page; treat that range, not the marketing, as your expectation.
If your order is late
Temu has historically offered credits when orders arrive after the promised window, as part of its delivery guarantee. Policies evolve, so check the current terms linked at your checkout — but the practical advice is simple: keep the order’s tracking page bookmarked, and if the window passes, open the app’s support chat with the order number ready.
Three habits that keep shipping free and fast
- Batch your orders. One cart over the threshold beats three small carts under it.
- Don’t pad the cart with junk. If you’re a little under the minimum, add something you’d genuinely reorder — consumables work well.
- Order ahead of seasons. For holidays and events, add two weeks of buffer to whatever window checkout shows.
