What are beans?

Beans are our in-app currency, used to unlock special perks that give you a leg up. You can always buy more beans in the Shop, but you can also earn some for free.

Spending beans on features

We're always looking for new ways to help daters stand out and make more connections. Here's what you can spend beans on today:

• Send flowers: Really into someone? Let them know by sending flowers in Suggested or Discover. You'll get shown instantly in Likes You with a virtual bouquet. Purchase flowers individually with beans, or subscribe to get 8 flowers per month.
  
  
• Boost your profile: Get up to 5x the views with Boost. Activate a boost anytime by tapping your photo icon in the lower right corner, then tapping "Boost me". Purchase boosts one at a time with beans, or subscribe for monthly boosts.
  
  
• Reopen chats: Life gets busy, we get it. If a chat expires before you had a chance to really get to know each other, use beans to reopen it for 30 more days and pick up where you left off.

Earning beans for free

Looking for ways to get free beans? While you can always purchase more from the Shop, there are also a few ways to earn them.

🙋‍♀️ Please note that these are subject to change based on sign-up date, region, and more.

• Join CMB: New here? We’ll start you off with some beans to get things rolling.
  
  
• Refresh your profile: Upload a new photo or update a profile prompt, and we’ll send a little bean bonus your way.
  
  
• Open the app daily: Check in every day for 7 days to unlock increasing bean rewards each day! The more consistent you are, the bigger the bonus. Just keep in mind – if you miss a day, you'll need to start over. And if too many days go by without checking in, this reward may no longer be available.
  
• Celebrate your birthday: It’s your day! Enjoy some birthday beans on us.
  
  
• Follow us on Instagram: Give us a follow from the CMB app and we'll add some beans to your account as a thank you.

You may also earn beans for liking and passing on bagels in Suggested or following us on Twitter – but these offers may be limited-time and subject to change.

Find yourself buying beans a lot? Consider upgrading to a Premium or Platinum subscription to unlock boosts, flowers, and more each month.