WHAT IS IT?
A Tiered Spend Discount rewards customers based on how much they spend in a single order. The more they spend, the bigger the discount. Unlike a product discount, this applies to the entire cart total, not just specific products.
You define spending thresholds (e.g., $50, $100, $150) and a corresponding discount for each level.
HOW THE DISCOUNT IS CALCULATED
The Campaign checks the cart subtotal and applies the best tier the customer qualifies for.
Example: 3 tiers: spend $50 → 5%, spend $100 → 10%, spend $150 → 15%.
Cart total = $120 → qualifies for the 10% tier → −$12.00
WHEN USE IT
- Increase average order value: Spend $100, get 10% off your whole order
- Drive larger baskets: Spend $150 → 15% off, spend $200 → 20% off
- Cart abandonment recovery: "You're $20 away from 10% off your cart!"
- Storewide promotion: All products eligible, tiered by total spend
STEP BY STEP: CREATE A TIERED SPEND DISCOUNT
Step 1: Go to Create Campaign
From the Discount Prime sidebar, click Campaigns → Create Campaign.
Step 2: Choose Campaign Type
Click the Tiered Spend Discount card (also labeled Cart-level Discount).
Step 3: Pick a Scenario (Optional)
- Tiered cart discount → pre-fills 3 tiers: $50 → 5%, $100 → 10%, $200 → 15%
- Cart-level bonus → Fixed $10 off when spending $75+
Step 4: Name Your Campaign
Enter a name like: Spend More Save More or Summer Cart Rewards.
Step 5: Define the Tiers
For each tier, set:
- Minimum spend: cart must reach this amount
- Discount type: Percentage (%) or Fixed Amount ($)
- Discount value
Example setup:
Tier 1: Spend $50 → 5% off cart
Tier 2: Spend $100 → 10% off cart
Tier 3: Spend $200 → 15% off cart
Step 6: Execution Order (Advanced)
Under Advanced Settings, choose when the minimum threshold is checked:
Before other discounts (BEFORE): threshold is compared to the original cart subtotal. Best for stacking with product discounts.
After other discounts (AFTER): the threshold is compared to the post-discount subtotal. More conservative.
Step 7: Combination Setting
Choose whether this Campaign can combine with product or BOGO discounts:
- Cannot combine: only the highest discount wins
- Can combine: both discounts stack on the cart
Step 8: Schedule (Optional)
Set start and/or end dates as needed.
Step 9: Save the Campaign
STEP BY STEP: VERIFY THE CAMPAIGN WORKS
Test scenario:
Campaign: Spend $50 → 5% off, Spend $100 → 10% off
Execution order: Before
Verification:
Cart $45.00 → no discount → pay $45.00
Cart $64.98 → Tier 1 (5%) → −$3.25 → pay $61.73
Cart $129.99 → Tier 2 (10%) → −$13.00 → pay $116.99
Step 1: Cart Below First Threshold
Add products totaling less than $50. Confirm no discount appears.
Step 2: Cross the First Threshold
Add items until the total reaches $64.98. The discount line should show −$3.25.
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Step 3: Cross the Second Threshold
Add more items until the total reaches $129.99. The discount should be updated to −$13.00 (10%).
Step 4: Test with a Product Discount Running
If another product discount is active with "cannot combine": the higher discount amount should win.
Step 5: Check the Shipping Widget (if paired with Free Shipping)
If you have a Free Shipping campaign active, the progress bar should show how far the customer is from the spend threshold.
TIPS & COMMON MISTAKES
Set thresholds in your store's base currency: If customers browse in a different currency (e.g., CAD), the threshold is still checked in USD. A $100 USD threshold requires roughly $139 CAD.
BEFORE vs AFTER matters: With BEFORE, the threshold is easier to reach (original prices). With AFTER, the customer must spend $100 after other discounts are applied.
Combining with BOGO: If a BOGO removes $15 from the cart, AFTER mode means the qualifying spend also drops by $15.