Like many others, I wanted to buy a small cheap item on Temu. But when I went to place the order, surprise: a message appeared to warn me that I needed a minimum purchase of €17.
Temu with no minimum purchase, is it possible?
No, not really. Today, on Temu, you need at least €17 to be able to finalize your order.
The site clearly displays a counter indicating how much you are missing to reach this threshold.
Below €17, the “Order” button remains inactive.
Why this minimum purchase?
Temu explains that this minimum allows:
- to offer very low prices (because logistics are cheaper with fuller carts),
- reduce unnecessary packaging, thus producing less waste.
This is consistent with their low-cost strategy.
Can we get around this limit?
Some users on Reddit or forums claim to have managed to place an order without a minimum purchase by contacting the Temu customer service via chat. But:
- It doesn’t always work.
- You have to insist a bit.
- And it’s not guaranteed.
In other words, it likely depends on your account, your history, or your region.
My tip if you only need one item
If you’re stuck at €6, like me:
- You can add a few small useful items (accessories, gadgets, supplies under €2).
- Or buy with someone else: order with a friend and split the total.
- Otherwise, look for the item elsewhere (for example on Amazon or AliExpress, sometimes with no minimum).
Conclusion
For the moment, Temu with no minimum purchase isn’t (officially) possible. You need to reach €17, period. It’s not huge, but if you just want to test the site with a small purchase, it can be frustrating.
Remember: Temu imposes a minimum purchase of €17 to validate an order. There’s no way to order for less… except, maybe, through customer service (and even then, it’s not guaranteed).