Discount codes, also known as cart rules, allow you to offer customers discounts, free shipping, gifts, and other promotional benefits. They are a powerful tool for increasing sales, rewarding loyal customers, and running marketing campaigns.
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Accessing Discount Code Settings
Log in to your PrestaShop administration panel and navigate to:
Catalog → Discounts
Open the Cart Rules tab and click:
Add New Cart Rule
A new rule configuration page will appear with three main sections:
- Information
- Conditions
- Actions
Information Tab
The Information tab contains the basic settings for the discount code.
Name
Enter a descriptive name for the promotion.
Examples:
- Summer Sale 10%
- Welcome Discount
- Free Shipping Promotion
Description
This field is optional and is used for internal administration purposes.
Discount Code
You can either:
- Enter a custom code manually
- Generate a random code automatically
Examples:
WELCOME10
SUMMER2026
FREESHIPPartial Use
For fixed-amount discounts, this option allows any unused portion of the discount to be carried over for future purchases.
Example:
- Discount value: €20
- Cart value: €15
The remaining €5 can be saved for future use.
Priority
If multiple discount codes can be applied to the same cart, PrestaShop uses priority values to determine which rule is processed first.
Lower numbers have higher priority.
Example:
1 = highest priority
2 = second priority
3 = third priorityStatus
Enable or disable the discount code.
Only active rules can be used by customers.
Conditions Tab
The Conditions tab determines when and by whom the discount code can be used.
Restrict to a Specific Customer
You can assign the code to a single registered customer.
This is useful for:
- VIP discounts
- Compensation vouchers
- Personalized promotions
Validity Period
Set the start and end dates for the promotion.
After the expiration date, the code will no longer work.
Minimum Cart Value
Define the minimum order amount required before the discount can be applied.
Example:
Minimum order value: €50Additional options allow you to specify:
- Currency
- Gross or net amount
- Whether shipping costs are included
Total Available
Specify the maximum number of times the code can be used.
Example:
100The code will stop working after 100 successful uses.
Total Available Per User
Limit how many times a single customer can use the code.
Example:
1This allows each customer to redeem the code only once.
Restrictions
Additional restrictions can be applied based on:
- Products
- Categories
- Manufacturers
- Customer groups
- Carriers
- Countries
This allows highly targeted promotions.
Actions Tab
The Actions tab defines the actual benefit provided by the discount code.
Free Shipping
Enable this option if the code should waive shipping charges.
Apply a Discount
Choose the discount type:
Percentage Discount
Example:
10%The customer receives a 10% discount on the eligible products.
Fixed Amount Discount
Example:
€20The customer receives a fixed €20 reduction.
Apply Discount To
You can choose where the discount applies:
- Entire order
- Specific product
- Cheapest product in the cart
- Selected products
Exclude Discounted Products
This option determines whether products already on sale are included in the discount calculation.
- Yes – Sale products are excluded.
- No – Sale products remain eligible for the discount.
Send a Free Gift
You can automatically add a free product to the order when the code is used.
Examples:
- Free sample
- Promotional item
- Complimentary accessory
Example Promotion
Let’s create a simple promotion:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | WELCOME10 |
| Discount | 10% |
| Minimum Order | €50 |
| Validity | 30 days |
| Usage Limit | 1 per customer |
| Free Shipping | No |
Customers who spend at least €50 can use the code once to receive a 10% discount.
Summary
To create a discount code in PrestaShop, navigate to Catalog → Discounts → Cart Rules and click Add New Cart Rule. Configure the rule using the Information, Conditions, and Actions tabs to define the discount code, eligibility requirements, usage limits, and promotional benefits. PrestaShop supports percentage discounts, fixed-value discounts, free shipping offers, and free gifts, allowing you to create highly flexible marketing campaigns.