Deals are coming: the Blizzard of Bits starts now on Twitch

This season, get ready to spread plenty of holiday Cheer.

Starting now and continuing through December 27, we’re kicking off the Blizzard of Bits on Twitch — three unique deals where you’ll be able to earn extra Bits and share them with your friends. Or keep them for yourself… Plus, one of the events will help you donate to Direct Relief, a global humanitarian organization, all while you support your favorite streamers.

Here’s how the deals work and when you can expect them:

Now through Cyber Monday, November 21–26

From 10 AM PT on November 21 through 11:59PM PT on November 26, Purchase 2500 Bits for a special price of $25 AND earn 200 extra Bits to give to a friend…or keep for yourself. Everyone who takes advantage of this deal will be emailed their Bits redemption code on 11/29, limit one per person.

Twitch Hoodie Sale, December 3

Buy any Twitch hoodie from the Twitch Store on December 3 (12:01AM — 11:59PM PT) and you’ll receive 1500 Bits delivered to your Amazon email address on December 5! This offer is valid for one day only, so don’t miss out! Limit one per person.

Holiday Season of Giving, December 12–27

On any Twitch channel, whenever you use Bits to Cheer with #Charity, or use the custom Charity Cheermote, we’ll donate $.20 for every 100 Bits used to Direct Relief. You’ll also unlock a custom charity chat badge. And yes, the creators you support will still keep all of their normal revenue from Bits! The Season of Giving runs from December 12 at 12:01AM PT and ends on December 27 at 11:59PM PT.

FAQs

Q: Is Santa Claus real?

A: Um. Next question.

Q: What do I need to do to take advantage of each promotion?

A: 11/21 through Cyber Monday: Buy Bits anywhere on Twitch and select the 2500 Bits option for $25. You will receive your code via email on November 29th. Limit one purchase per account, additional terms may apply.

Twitch Hoodie Sale: Simply complete your purchase of any Hoodie on our site on December 3rd, and you will receive an email with a unique code on December 5th to redeem your 1500 free Bits. Limit one code per Amazon account, regardless of amount of hoodies purchased.

Holiday Season of Giving: From December 12–27, Cheer on any Twitch Channel with #Charity or use the Charity Cheermote and we’ll donate $.20 for every 100 Bits to Direct Relief, up to $500,000. The Creator you support still receives their full revenue share.

Q: Are these offers available globally?

A: These are available anywhere Twitch and Amazon sites are available.

Q: Is there a limit to how many times I can participate in these promotions?

A: For offers running from 11/21–11/26, you may only purchase one Bits bundle. For the Hoodie deal, the free bundle of 1500 Bits is limited to 1 per Amazon account, regardless of amount of hoodies purchased. For the Charity component running 12/12–12/27 you can participate as often as you’d like! Twitch will donate up to $500k.

Q: What channels does this apply to?

You may use Bits to Cheer on any Partner and Affiliate channel.

Q: I made a purchase, when will I receive my Bits?

A: If you purchased between 11/21 and 11/26, you will receive your Bits code via email on 11/29 to your Twitch email address. If you purchased a Hoodie on 12/3, you will receive your Bits code via email on 12/5 to your Amazon email address.

Q: What about tax and VAT?

A: The discount is on the base price of the Bits before any taxes/VAT are applied.

Q: When exactly is this happening?

A: 11/21 through Cyber Monday: 11/21/2018 at 10 AM PT through 11/26/2018 at 11:59PM PT.

Twitch Hoodie Sale: 12/3/2018 from 12:01 AM PM to 11:59PM PT.

Holiday Season of Giving: 12/12/2018 at 12:01AM PT through 12/27 at 11:59PM PT.

Q: Does this work on purchases and cheers made on Android or iOS Twitch Apps?

A: Yes, all offers are applicable on Android and iOS.

Q: What is Cheering?

A: Cheering with Bits shows support for streamers and celebrates the moments you love with the community, all right in chat. A Cheer is a chat message that uses Bits. Bits emotes can be used one by one, all at once, or anywhere in between. Using many at once shows more support and creates cooler animated emotes.

Q: How do I cheer?

A: You can view our full guide to cheering here.

Q: If I cheer using #Charity, does the streamer still receive the full share they would normally receive?

A: Absolutely, it is the season of giving after all! We’ll be covering the donation to Direct Relief and the streamer you choose to support will receive the full amount.

Q: What is Direct Relief?

A: Direct Relief is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies — without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. You can learn more about the organization here.

Q: Where are my promotional Bits?

A: If you purchased between 11/21 and 11/26, you will receive your Bits code via email on 11/29 to your Twitch email address. If you purchased a Hoodie on 12/3, you will receive your Bits code via email on 12/5 to your Amazon email address.

For purchases 11/21–11/26, all emails are sent to the verified Twitch email you have on file. Your email must be verified on day of purchase to receive Bits. To make sure you email address is verified, please follow the steps here. If you provide an incorrect email, we will be unable to credit you promotional Bits.

For hoodie purchases made on 12/3, all emails are sent to the Amazon email you have on file.

Q: Help, the Bits code I received doesn’t work!

A: Please make sure no one else has applied your code as they are one-time use only.

Q: When do the Bits codes expire?

A: Your Bits code expires on 3/31/2019 at 11:59 PM PT. Make sure to enter your code here before that time.

Q: I don’t have the right email on file and I didn’t receive the Bits

A: For purchases made 11/21–11/26 and per the terms and conditions, please make sure you verify your Twitch email on the day of your purchase to ensure you receive the promotional Bits code. For hoodie purchases made on 12/3, the email was sent to your Amazon email address.

Q: Where’s my Charity Badge?

A: Your Charity Badge should be available within seconds of Cheering, but occasionally there may be a short delay. If you don’t see your badge after a few minutes, make sure you have it selected from your available badges.

Q: How long will I keep my Charity Chat badge?

A: Forever, the badge does not expire.

This is a limited time offer. Twitch reserves the right to modify or cancel the offer at any time. Offer only applies to products and digital content sold by Twitch Interactive Inc. (look for “sold by Twitch” on the product or content detail page). Products and digital content sold by third-party sellers or other Amazon entities will not qualify for this offer. Digital content and services are subject to the terms and conditions of the Terms of Sale and the Bits Acceptable Use Policy. Offer good while supplies last. Offer limited to one per customer and account. To receive Bits for the [Bits Black Friday], you will need to verify your email prior to purchase to receive the redemption code.. Offer may not be combined with other offers. Each promotion applies only to qualifying items. If the offer has a minimum purchase requirement, taxes, shipping and handling, and gift wrap charges do not apply when determining the minimum purchase amount. If the offer is for physical goods, the promotional code applies only to items purchased in a single order and shipped at the same speed to a single address. Offer may not be resold. If any of the products or content related to an offer are returned, your refund will equal the amount you paid for the product or content, subject to applicable refund policies. Offer discount will be allocated proportionally among all promotional items in your order. If you violate any of the offer terms, the offer will be invalid. Free products are available only while supplies last. We cannot offer rain checks for promotional items that run out of stock.