How do I create automatic discounts that apply at checkout?

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I'm running an e-commerce store and want to streamline my promotional strategies by implementing automatic discounts that apply directly during checkout. I've been manually creating and sharing discount codes, which is time-consuming and limits my ability to create dynamic, targeted promotions. I need a solution that can intelligently apply discounts based on cart conditions, customer behavior, or specific purchase criteria without requiring customers to manually enter a code. What are the most effective methods for setting up automatic discounts that enhance conversion rates and provide a seamless shopping experience?

Muhammed Tüfekyapan · Accepted Answer

Automatic Checkout DiscountsAutomatic checkout discounts remove the single biggest discount redemption barrier: finding, remembering, and entering a code. The seamless application increases redemption rates by 15-25% versus code-based equivalents.Automatic Discount TypesTypeConditionBest ForPercentage offMin cart value, product, customer tagSitewide or segment salesFixed amount offMin quantity or cart valuePredictable discount costFree shippingMin cart valueAOV-lifting incentiveBuy X Get YSpecific product quantityCross-sell and volumeSetup in Shopify AdminNavigate to Shopify Admin: Discounts, then Create Discount, then Automatic DiscountSet condition types: Minimum purchase amount, quantity, or customer eligibilitySet date range to control when automatic discount is activeTest on a staging store with a qualifying cart before activating liveGrowth Suite: Growth Suite complements native Shopify automatic discounts by adding behavioral targeting on top. While Shopify applies automatic discounts to all qualifying carts, Growth Suite targets discounts specifically to walk-away customers who need the incentive - protecting margin on those who would convert anyway.

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Use Cases

Type	Condition	Best For
Percentage off	Min cart value, product, customer tag	Sitewide or segment sales
Fixed amount off	Min quantity or cart value	Predictable discount cost
Free shipping	Min cart value	AOV-lifting incentive
Buy X Get Y	Specific product quantity	Cross-sell and volume