Temu Coupon Code For Mauritius Sparks Confusion Among US Shoppers

Temu Coupon Code For Mauritius Sparks Confusion Among US Shoppers...

A promotional coupon code for Temu shoppers in Mauritius is unexpectedly trending in the U.S. today, leaving American consumers puzzled. The code "ACT894304," offering ₨100 off for existing users, surfaced on deal forums and social media despite being region-locked to Mauritius.

Temu, the Chinese e-commerce platform competing with Shein and Amazon, has gained traction in the U.S. with aggressive discount campaigns. However, the Mauritius-specific coupon went viral after being mistakenly shared as a global offer. Google Trends data shows a 1,200% spike in searches for "Temu Mauritius code" since yesterday.

Shoppers attempting to use the code reported errors, with Temu's system rejecting it for U.S. accounts. The platform confirmed to TechCrunch that promotional codes are geographically restricted. This hasn't stopped frustrated users from flooding Reddit's r/Temu with complaints about the non-functional discount.

Retail analysts note this reflects growing consumer reliance on third-party coupon sites, where unverified deals often spread rapidly. Temu has faced similar issues before, including last month's controversy over expired promo codes being circulated on TikTok. The company advises customers to only use offers from its official app or website.

The Mauritius coupon confusion comes as Temu faces scrutiny over its business practices. A recent U.S. House report raised concerns about the platform's data collection and tariff loopholes. Meanwhile, American shoppers continue hunting for bargains, with Temu's U.S. downloads surpassing 50 million in 2025 according to Sensor Tower data.