The Comprehensive Guide to Twitch Bits: Earning, Pricing, and More

Understanding Twitch Bits

Twitch Bits serve as the platform’s virtual currency, represented by colorful, animated gems that viewers utilize to support and «cheer» their preferred streamers during live broadcasts.

Using these bit gem emotes for «cheering» allows viewers to add a personalized chat message, which gets highlighted in the stream’s chat alongside the vibrant emotes.

Streamers have the option to exchange bits for actual money, a benefit available exclusively to Twitch Affiliates or Twitch Partners. Information on becoming a Twitch Partner can be found here.

Viewers have the opportunity to acquire free bits by taking surveys or watching advertisements.

Sending Cheer Bits to Streamers

To donate Twitch bits to beloved streamers, you must first accumulate bits either by buying them directly from the Twitch Bits store via a desktop browser or the mobile app.

It’s recommended by Twitch to purchase bits through the desktop website to bypass additional fees from Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Cashing in Twitch Bits

For streamers, accumulated Twitch Bits are saved until reaching $100 worth of Bits (10,000 Bits), at which point earnings are automatically transferred to the chosen payment method set during the Twitch Affiliate account setup.

Payment options include bank transfer, wire transfer, PayPal, eCheck, and physical check.

The Value of Twitch Bits

Each Twitch bit carries a value of USD 0.01, making 100 bits equal to USD 1.00, and 1,000 bits worth $10.00.

Although the conversion rate from Twitch bits to USD stands at 1:1, it may differ based on your local currency.