This guide explains how to combine various discount types (manual codes, order discounts, shipping discounts) with your bundle offers to create powerful promotional strategies.
Understanding Discount Combination Logic
In our app, bundle discounts are treated as "product discounts." This is important because Shopify has specific rules about how different discount types can be combined. Kaching bundles (product) discounts can be combined with:
Order Discounts: You can combine a bundle discount with a general discount on the entire order (e.g., 10% off the total).
Free Shipping: You can offer free shipping on an order that also includes a discounted bundle.
Product Discounts: Only if they apply to different products. You cannot apply two different product discounts to the same item.
For a complete overview of discount combination possibilities, please refer to the official Shopify documentation on discount combinations.
How to Enable Discount Combinations
To allow a bundle discount to be combined with another discount, you need to configure the other discount's settings in Shopify.
From your Shopify admin, go to Discounts.
Select the discount you want to combine with your bundle offer.
Scroll down to the Combinations section.
Check the box for Product discounts. This will allow the discount to be applied in addition to the bundle discount.
Applying a Single Discount to an Entire Bundle
A common request is to apply a single discount code to an entire bundle, rather than having separate discounts on each item. Here's how to achieve that:
Create an "Order" Level Discount: Instead of creating a product-specific discount, create a discount that applies to the entire order.
Set the Discount Type: This can be a percentage (e.g., 15% off the entire order) or a fixed amount.
Enable Product Discount Combination: In the discount's settings, make sure to enable the combination with "Product discounts" as described in the previous section.
Pro-Tip: Use order-level discounts for sitewide sales or special promotions. This ensures that customers can use a single code that applies to their entire cart, including any bundles.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"My discount code isn't working with the bundle!"
This usually happens when you try to combine two "Product" level discounts on the same items. For example, if you have a 10% off bundle and a separate 20% off discount code for one of the products in that bundle, Shopify will only apply one discount.
Solution:
If you want to offer an additional discount on top of the bundle, use an Order level discount.
Ensure that your discount codes are set up to combine with product discounts.
Best Practices for Combining Discounts
Keep it Simple: Too many overlapping discounts can be confusing for customers and difficult to manage. Stick to a few, well-planned offers.
Promote Your Offers: Make sure your customers know about your bundle deals and any additional discounts they can use. Use banners, pop-ups, and email newsletters to spread the word.
Test Your Discounts: Before launching a new promotion, always test it to make sure the discounts are applying correctly.
By following these guidelines, you can create compelling discount strategies that increase your average order value and provide a great experience for your customers.
Keep in mind that we do not have control over how Shopify combines discounts. To understand what is possible in Shopify, please visit the official Shopify discount combinations documentation here.