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.
MINI FAQ
Is the spend threshold checked before or after other discounts are applied?
Is the spend threshold checked before or after other discounts are applied?
You choose the execution order: Before checks the original cart subtotal, After checks the subtotal once other discounts are applied.
Does this look at the whole cart or just specific products?
Does this look at the whole cart or just specific products?
The whole cart total, regardless of which products are in it; that's the key difference from a Product Spend Discount.
Can I pair this with a Free Shipping campaign?
Can I pair this with a Free Shipping campaign?
Yes, and if both are enabled you can show a single progress bar guiding customers toward both rewards.
Best for:
Retail & DTC stores that want to lift average order value across the whole cart.






