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How to Claim and Get Your Free Twitch Bits Rewards

Twitch Bits are a virtual currency on Twitch that allow viewers to financially support and engage with streamers. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to claim free Twitch Bits rewards as a viewer.

What are Twitch Bits?

  • Twitch Bits are a virtual currency used to “Cheer” in chat to support streamers
  • 1 Bit = $0.01 that goes to the streamer
  • Bits show support with animated emotes and sounds on stream
  • Streamers can enable custom Bit rewards like emotes or recognition

Why You Should Get Bits

Here are some great reasons to get free Twitch Bits:

  • Support Streamers: Bits are an easy way to donate and engage with streamers you enjoy.
  • Unlock Rewards: Many streamers offer custom emotes, shoutouts, or other perks for Bit donations.
  • Chat Interactivity: Cheering Bits triggers animations and sounds on stream, making chat more lively and fun.
  • Earn Recognition: Big Bits donations get your name on streamer leaderboards and unlock profile trophies.

How to Get Free Twitch Bits

There are a few legit ways to get free Bits without spending money:

1. Watch Ads

  • On desktop or mobile, click the Bit icon in any Cheer-enabled channel
  • Select “Get Bits” and watch video ads when they appear
  • Each ad view rewards 5-100 Bits

2. Complete Surveys

  • Sign up on TwitchRPG
  • Take surveys and polls to earn 100-500 Bits
  • Limited rewards, so act fast

3. Use Prime Gaming

  • Link your Prime Gaming account to Twitch
  • Claim occasional Prime offers of free Bits, typically 1000 per month

How to Buy Twitch Bits

You can also buy Bits if you want to donate larger amounts. Here’s how:

On Desktop

  1. Click the Bit icon in any channel
  2. Select “Get Bits”
  3. Choose a Bits bundle ($1.40 for 100 Bits up to $308 for 25,000 Bits)
  4. Enter payment method and complete purchase

On Mobile

  1. Tap the Bit icon in any channel
  2. Select “Get Bits”
  3. Choose Bits bundle (more expensive than desktop)
  4. Use payment method linked to app store

Buying Bits on desktop is cheaper since it avoids app store fees.

How to Donate Bits

Cheering Bits to a streamer is easy. Just follow these simple steps:

  1. Buy Bits using the steps outlined above
  2. Navigate to channel and open the chat
  3. Click the Bit icon next to chat box
  4. Enter custom message and number of Bits
  5. Click Cheer to send Bits & message

Bits will appear in chat alongside your message and triggers animations/sounds based on the amount.

Claim Custom Twitch Bit Rewards

Many Partners and Affiliates offer custom Twitch Bit reward tiers, which you can unlock with Cheers:

  • Emotes: Special channel-exclusive emotes
  • Badges: Profile badges shown in all chats
  • Visual Effects: Custom animations, images, etc.
  • Audio: Unique sounds, TTS messages, etc.
  • Recognition: Leaderboards, profile trophies, shoutouts

To see available custom rewards, click the Bit icon in any channel and select “Learn More”. Big Cheers will also get your name featured on stream.

Unlocking these rewards helps support the streamer even more!

Twitch Bits Tips

Keep these Bit tips in mind:

  • Cheer in multiple channels to maximize rewards
  • Use Bits quicky before they expire
  • Avoid “Bit farming” from multiple accounts
  • Don’t donate earned ad Bits to yourself

Cheering Bits is a fun way to directly support streamers! Follow this guide to start claiming free Twitch Bits and put them to good use.

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