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# Auto-Applied Discounts

> Set up auto-applied discounts that activate at checkout without requiring a code. Reward customers automatically when their order matches your conditions.

Auto-applied discounts activate automatically when a customer's order meets the configured conditions. No code is needed — the discount appears in the cart without any action from the customer.

<Note>
  Auto-applied discounts require storekit+
</Note>

## How It Works

1. You create a discount and toggle **Auto-apply** on
2. When a customer's order meets the conditions (e.g., minimum spend, specific items), the discount is applied automatically
3. The customer sees the discount reflected in their cart total

## Benefits

* **Frictionless savings** - Customers don't need to find or remember a code
* **Encourages bigger baskets** - Customers see the discount potential and add more items
* **Perfect for targeted promotions** - Apply to specific items or categories seamlessly
* **Higher conversion** - Removing the code entry step reduces checkout friction

## Creating an Auto-Applied Discount

1. Go to **Discounts** in the sidebar
2. Click **Add Discount**
3. Choose the **discount type** (percentage, fixed, or free delivery)
4. Enter the **discount value**
5. Toggle **Auto-apply** on
6. Set your targeting (all products, specific categories, or specific products)
7. Configure any additional restrictions
8. Click **Save**

## Targeting Options

| Scope                   | Description                                      | Example                     |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------- |
| **All products**        | Discount applies to the entire order             | 10% off all orders over £20 |
| **Specific categories** | Only items in selected categories are discounted | 20% off desserts            |
| **Specific products**   | Only selected products are discounted            | 50% off featured item       |

<Warning>
  Redemption limits do not work with auto-applied discounts. If you need to limit the number of times a discount can be used, use a [code-based discount](/guides/discounts/discount-codes) instead.
</Warning>

## Combining with Other Settings

* **[Minimum spend](/guides/discounts/minimum-spend-maximum-discount)** - Only apply when the order reaches a certain value
* **[Maximum discount](/guides/discounts/minimum-spend-maximum-discount)** - Cap the discount amount on larger orders
* **[Availability limits](/guides/discounts/limiting-availability)** - Restrict to specific days, hours, or order types
* **[Scheduling](/guides/discounts/scheduling)** - Automatically activate and deactivate the promotion

## Auto-Applied vs Code-Based

| Feature           | Auto-Applied                     | Code-Based                           |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Customer action   | None                             | Enter code at checkout               |
| Visibility        | Automatic in cart                | Must know the code                   |
| Best for          | Site-wide offers, category deals | Targeted campaigns, influencer codes |
| Redemption limits | Not supported                    | Supported                            |

<Tip>
  Use auto-applied discounts for promotions you want every eligible customer to receive, and [discount codes](/guides/discounts/discount-codes) for exclusive offers where you want to control distribution.
</Tip>