Key takeaway: Sign up via a TikTok Lite invite link and instantly get ¥3,500 worth of points. Redeem for PayPay or Amazon gift cards — or turn it into ¥5,250 with the Welkatsu route. No 14-day check-in required; signing up is all it takes.
Get ¥3,500 just for signing up.
Just sign up for TikTok Lite through an invite link. No check-ins needed — the points you earn work with PayPay or Welkatsu.
Claim ¥3,500You won’t get the reward unless you sign up through this link.
- Reward
- ¥3,500 (350,000 pts), credited instantly
- Eligibility
- First-time TikTok Lite use · 18 or older
- Redeem for
- PayPay · Amazon gift cards · V Points · WAON POINT, etc.
- Points expiry
- Redeem within 120 days of earning
* Reward amounts and conditions may change or end without notice.
What is TikTok Lite?
TikTok Lite is the lightweight version of TikTok, officially operated by ByteDance. It uses less data and battery than the regular app. Its biggest feature is a points system.
You earn points by watching videos, daily check-ins, and completing tasks — redeemable for cash-equivalent rewards like PayPay, Amazon gift cards, and Rakuten points.
There’s a large user-acquisition campaign running now: sign up via an invite link and get ¥3,500 instantly. No 14-day check-in streak required — a true “sign up and get it.”
Eligibility
To receive the ¥3,500 reward, you need to meet these conditions.
- First-time useYou’ve never installed TikTok Lite before
- Age requirement18 or older
- RegionResiding in Japan (iOS / Android both supported)
- Via the invite linkDownloading directly from the App Store doesn’t qualify
Read before you sign up (avoid mistakes)
The TikTok Lite invite campaign is known for frequent eligibility errors — even new users often get rejected. To reliably claim your reward, follow these four rules.
4 rules you must follow
- Turn off Wi-Fi and use mobile data
Most important. Signing up on Wi-Fi fails very often. Turn off Wi-Fi and switch to mobile data (4G/5G) before starting (downloading uses mobile data).
- Uninstall the regular TikTok
If TikTok is installed, log out → uninstall completely → restart your device, then sign up.
- Use a phone number you’ve never used
Avoid phone numbers, emails, or social logins used with TikTok / TikTok Lite before. Phone number + SMS verification has the highest success rate.
- Always install from the invite link
Searching and downloading directly from the App Store / Google Play means no reward. Open the invite link first, then go to the store from there to download and register.
Step-by-step sign-up guide
- 1Prepare
Turn off Wi-Fi / turn on mobile data, uninstall the regular TikTok (if installed), and have an unused phone number ready.
- 2Tap the invite link
Open the TikTok Lite invite page from the button below.
Start signing up here - 3Download and install the app
Follow the invite page to download and install from the app store.
After installing, don’t open it directly from the app store.
Tap the button to download
- 4Return to the invite page and open the app
After installing, go back to the invite page in your browser and tap again. On “Open in TikTok Lite?” choose “Open” so the invite is recorded correctly.
Tap “Open” from the invite page
- 5Create your account
Choose “Use phone or email” and register with your phone number. Enter the SMS code, then set your date of birth (18+) and nickname.
Phone number + SMS verification has the highest success rate; avoid social logins.Choose to register by phone number
- Claim your reward
After signing up, tap the Gift icon at the bottom — 350,000 points (= ¥3,500) will be credited.
Points redemption guide
Your ¥3,500 in points can be redeemed in several ways.
- PayPayDirect, instant. Pick this if unsure
- Amazon gift cardIssued as a gift code
- V PointsConvert to WAON POINT for Welkatsu (below)
- Erabel PayRedeemable for 200+ points and gift cards
Points expire in 120 days, so redeem early. PayPay is the most convenient if you’re unsure.
The golden Welkatsu route
If you do “Welkatsu” (using points at 1.5× value at Welcia drugstores on the 20th of each month), you can turn TikTok Lite’s ¥3,500 into ¥5,250 of shopping. But the redemption route matters.
TikTok Lite → “WAON Points” (katakana). The directly redeemable “WAONポイント” is e-money points and is not eligible for Welkatsu’s 1.5×.
Katakana “WAONポイント” ≠ uppercase “WAON POINT”. Only “WAON POINT” is eligible for the 1.5×.
Exact steps
- 1TikTok Lite → V Points
In TikTok Lite, go to Gift → Exchange and choose “V Points” to redeem directly.
- 2V Points → WAON POINT
In the V Point app, choose “Convert to WAON POINT.” It’s a 1:1 instant exchange.
- 3Go to Welcia on the 20th
WAON POINT can be used at 1.5× during Welkatsu — 3,500 points = ¥5,250 of shopping.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhat is TikTok Lite and how is it different from regular TikTok?
QIs the TikTok Lite ¥3,500 campaign real and safe?
QWhy didn’t I get the ¥3,500 after signing up?
QI used regular TikTok before — can I still join?
QDo the points expire?
QWhat if it says “You don’t meet the eligibility requirements”?
Disclaimer
- This campaign is for people aged 18+ residing in Japan who install TikTok Lite (some may not qualify; see the in-app FAQ for details).
- It may change or end without notice.
- Reward amounts may vary. Check the campaign page inside TikTok Lite for the latest details.
- PayPay points / balance cannot be withdrawn or transferred.
