What Are TZU Credits? How Tradzu Rewards Work — Explained

You earn TZU credits every time you buy a prop firm challenge or broker account through Tradzu using the code TZU at checkout. They're Tradzu's loyalty points — not crypto, not cash — and you redeem them in the Tradzu Marketplace for Amazon gift cards, OTT subscriptions like Netflix and Hotstar, travel deals, and more. One purchase on E8 Markets can earn you up to 16,000 TZU credits. The whole process is free.

If you've heard of Tradzu but aren't sure what TZU credits actually are or how the earning and redemption system works — this guide covers everything.

Quick Summary

TZU credits are Tradzu's free loyalty points for tradersYou earn them by buying prop firm challenges or broker accounts via Tradzu using code TZUCredits go through two stages: Locked (just earned) ? Available (ready to spend)Redeem for: Amazon gift cards, Netflix, Hotstar, JioCinema, travel, flights, hotelsTZU credits are NOT a cryptocurrency and do not expireIndian traders: Amazon.in, Hotstar, and JioCinema redemptions are available — exclusive to Tradzu

What Are TZU Credits?

TZU credits are the loyalty points you earn every time you buy a prop firm challenge or broker account through the Tradzu platform. Think of them like airline miles — you collect them on purchases you're already making, and spend them on rewards that have real value outside of trading.

The name TZU comes from Tradzu's discount code — the same code (TZU) you enter at checkout to activate your reward.

A few things worth knowing upfront:

1. TZU credits are not cryptocurrency. They don't have a ticker, they don't fluctuate in price, and you can't trade them. They live in your Tradzu wallet and nowhere else.

2. They don't expire. Tradzu does not impose an expiry date on your credit balance — they sit in your account until you're ready to redeem.

3. They're free to earn. You pay the exact same price at the prop firm whether you go through Tradzu or not. The credits come from Tradzu's affiliate commission — not from your wallet.

4. They're non-transferable. Credits belong to your account. You can't send them to another user or sell them.

In simple terms: TZU credits turn your existing trading spend into lifestyle rewards with zero extra cost.

How to Earn TZU Credits — Step by Step

Earning TZU credits takes four steps. The process is the same whether you're buying a forex challenge, a futures evaluation, or opening a broker account.

1. Create your free account at tradzu.com. No fee, no subscription. Just an email and password.

2. Browse the prop firm listing. Head to tradzu.com/market-place/firms and pick the challenge you want — forex, futures, or crypto.

3. Click through to the firm's website via Tradzu and enter code TZU at checkout. This activates the reward tracking.

4. Sync your order. Either link your email once for automatic reward sync, or submit your order manually through your Tradzu dashboard. Your credits will be in a 'Locked' state initially.

5. Wait for settlement. Once the prop firm confirms the purchase (and the refund window has passed), your credits move from Locked to Available.

6. Redeem in the Marketplace. Head to tradzu.com/market-place and spend your credits on gift cards, OTT plans, or travel deals.

Do you earn credits if you buy directly from the prop firm's website?

No. You only earn TZU credits when you purchase through Tradzu's links and use code TZU at checkout. If you go directly to the firm's site without clicking through Tradzu first, Tradzu has no way to track the purchase and can't credit your account.

The solution is simple: always start at the Tradzu marketplace before heading to the firm's checkout page.

Locked vs. Available Credits: What's the Difference?

A lot of new users get confused when their credits show up as 'Locked' after a purchase. Here's what that means and why it works that way.

Tradzu splits your credit balance into two stages:

Why does the lock period exist?

Prop firms allow refunds and sometimes flag fraudulent purchases during a settlement window. If Tradzu unlocked credits immediately and you requested a refund from the firm, Tradzu would lose the commission — and your credits would have been earned on a reversed transaction.

The lock period protects both sides. It's not a trick — it's how affiliate-based reward systems work responsibly. Most credits settle within 7 to 30 days depending on the firm.

You can see both your Locked and Available balance inside your Tradzu dashboard at any time.

How Many TZU Credits Do You Earn Per Purchase?

The number of credits you earn depends on two things: which firm you buy from, and which account size you choose. Larger challenges earn more credits.

Here's the current maximum TZU credit range across all listed firms on Tradzu (as of June 2026):

These figures represent the maximum credits available — typically on the largest account size offered. Smaller challenges earn fewer credits. The exact credit amount for each specific challenge is shown on the firm's listing page inside Tradzu before you buy — there's no guessing involved.

To put it in perspective: if you buy an E8 Markets challenge that earns you 8,000 TZU credits, that's potentially enough to cover a Netflix subscription or a decent Amazon.in gift card — from a purchase you were already planning to make.

What Can You Redeem TZU Credits For?

This is what makes Tradzu different from a simple discount code site. Once your credits are Available, you can spend them across four categories in the Tradzu Marketplace:

Gift Cards

Amazon gift cards are the most popular option. Indian traders can redeem for Amazon.in specifically — useful for everyday purchases, not just trading gear. Google Play Store credit is also available.

OTT Subscriptions

Redeem your credits for streaming platform subscriptions — Netflix, Hotstar, JioCinema, and more. For Indian traders, this is one of the most practical rewards: your prop firm challenge purchase can effectively pay for your next entertainment subscription.

Travel Deals

Tradzu has flight deals, hotel deals, and experience packages listed directly in the platform. You redeem credits toward these — no third-party vouchers, no extra steps.

Prop Firm Challenges

You can also redeem TZU credits toward your next prop firm challenge on Tradzu — effectively lowering the cost of your next evaluation. This makes the rewards loop even tighter: trade, earn, reinvest.

There is no minimum balance threshold documented for most redemptions, but each item in the Marketplace lists its credit cost clearly before you confirm.

Final Thoughts

TZU credits are simple to understand once you see the full picture: they're the loyalty points Tradzu gives you for doing what you were already going to do — buying a prop firm challenge.

You don't pay extra. You don't sign up for a subscription. You just route your purchase through Tradzu, enter code TZU, and let the credits build up until you're ready to redeem.

If you've been buying challenges without a Tradzu account, you've been leaving free rewards on the table. The signup takes under a minute at tradzu.com.

Already know about Tradzu but want the full platform overview? Read What Is Tradzu? The Trading Rewards Platform Explained — or if you're still deciding which firm to buy from, check out our Best Prop Firms for Beginners guide.