--- title: Built-in discounts slug: commerce-connect-14/docs/built-in-discounts docTags: createdAt: 2026-07-20T15:44:35.055Z --- Optimizely Commerce Connect provides many built-in discounts that you can use. ![ItemDiscounts.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/jko4CYB2FOcvSSZ05kWgq-20260720-150105.png) ![B2C\_ordershippingdiscounts.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/1Hbja9gk6bhycO082QjAy-20260720-150105.png) ## Item discounts ### Cheapest Items For Free Buy at least **X** eligible items, and get the cheapest **Y** items for free. This discount has two sections:  - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get the cheapest Y for free** – The number of items that are free. This discount supports multiples. If a promotion is "Buy at least 5 eligible items, and get the cheapest 1 item for free," and a customer buys 10 items, they get 2 free items. You can limit this factor by applying [redemption limits](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). **Example**: Buy at least 10 eligible products, get the cheapest 3 for free. **Sample order before discount** | Product | Quantity | Cost per product | Line total | | ----------------------------- | -------- | ---------------- | ---------- | | White shirt | 5 | $5.00 | $25.00 | | Blue shirt | 3 | $10.00 | $30.00 | | Yellow shirt | 3 | $15.00 | $45.00 | | Total cost of order = $100.00 | | | | **After discount** | Product | Quantity | Cost per product | Line total | | ---------------------------- | -------- | ---------------- | ------------------------------ | | White shirt | 5 | $5.00 | $10.00; 3 of 5 shirts are free | | Blue shirt | 3 | $10.00 | $30.00 | | Yellow shirt | 3 | $15.00 | $45.00 | | Total cost of order = $85.00 | | | | ### Most Expensive Items For Free Buy at least **X** eligible items, and get the most expensive **Y** items for free. For example, if an order includes 5 hardcover books, the most expensive one is free. This discount has two sections:  - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get most expensive Y for free** – The number of items that are free. This discount supports multiples. If a promotion is "Buy at least 5 eligible items, and get the most expensive 1 item for free," and a customer buys 10 items, they get 2 free items. You can limit this factor by applying [redemption limits](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). ### Buy Products for Fixed Price Buy a fixed number of items from selected categories for a set price. This discount has two sections:  - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Receive catalog entries at fixed price** – A fixed price for each currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: The discount is applied only if the fixed price is less than the items' cost. For example, you create a fixed price discount: **Buy 2 from Top-Tunics for $250**. - Buyer A selects two items: $150 each, $300 total. The discount is applied because the fixed price ($250) is less than the $300 total. - Buyer B selects two items: $100 each, $200 total. The discount is not applied because the fixed price ($250) exceeds the $200 total. ### Buy Products for Discount from Other Selection Buy from a group of items to get a discount on a second group of items. For example, customers who purchase a winter coat get a 30% discount on scarves, gloves, and hats. There is no relationship between the two sets of items. This discount has three sections:  - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get... these entries** – Items that are discounted. Click **Options** on an item to edit, move up, or move down. A product's position does not effect on how discounts are processed. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Buy Products for Discount on All Selections Buy a number of selected items and get a discount on all items. For example, purchase 2 or more long-sleeved shirts and get a 15% discount on all long-sleeved shirts. The discount can be an amount or a percentage. This discount has the following sections:  - **Buy at least X items** – The minimum number of items, categories, and products from which customers must pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). Click **Options** on an item to edit, move up, or move down. A product's position does not effect how discounts are processed. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Buy Products for Discount in Same Category When creating this discount, you select a category, then a discount amount or percentage. The discount applies to all items in that category and its subcategories. When calculating [redemption limits](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-), this discount counts each eligible item as 1. For example, if the order redemption limit is 5, and a shopper purchases 10 items in the selected category or subcategories, the discount only applies to 5 items. This is different from the way that Commerce Connect typically handles redemption limits, where item quantity does not affect them. This discount has the following sections: - **Buy from** – A category in which all items and subcategories are eligible for the discount. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Spend for Discounted Selection Spend a minimum amount to get a discount on selected items. For example, spend at least $100 and get 10% off all belts. The discount can be an amount or a percentage. The second group of items is independent of the first group. You have total flexibility in determining both groups. This discount has three sections: - **Spend at least** – A minimum order amount needed to qualify for the shipping discount. This section displays all currencies for the campaign's target market. Enter a minimum qualifying amount for each eligible currency. If if you do enter an amount, the discount is not available in that currency. - **Get... these entries** – Items that are discounted. Click **Options** on an item to edit, move up, or move down. A product's position does not effect how discounts are processed. Use **Limit number of discounted items** to set a maximum number of discount-eligible items, if desired. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Spend for Free Items Spend a minimum amount on an order and get free items. This discount has two sections: - **Spend at least** – A minimum qualifying amount for each eligible currency. If no amount is entered, the discount is not available for that currency. - **Get free items** – Variants/SKUs or packages that are automatically added to an order when the minimum amount is spent. Select a product multiple times to give it away more than once. ### Buy 1 Get Y Customer buys 1 and gets something for free. This discount has two sections: - **Buys at least one item from** – Select which items customers must buy from to get the discount. You can add content from Category, Product, Variant/SKU, Package, or Catalog. ![Buy at least 1 item.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/-VKZMBftmgRP168FXVex0-20260720-150105.png) - **And gets free** – Select **Same as customer SKU(s)** to give customers the same item for free, or use **Define free SKU(s) - variants/packages only** to select other items for customers to get free. ![And gets free.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/913KbywK6YhX1ogOqmgHU-20260720-150105.png) You can exclude catalog items from this promotion. ![Discount exclusions.png](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/BrbvVORKJ5iIeSMZye5kI/hBCRVPQBCxdqLK-hZQnkr-20260720-150105.png) You can also set **Redemption Limits** to set the number of times customers can redeem the discount. If you increase the limit during a campaign, the previous redemptions are kept. ## Order discounts ### Spend for Discount on Order Spend a minimum amount to get a discount on an entire order. The order total excludes shipping and taxes. If a customer applies another discount first, this discount only applies when the order total reaches the minimum after the first discount. This discount is usually limited to once per order. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** For example, you create the discount "Spend at least $1000 and get $100 discount off total order amount" but set no redemption limits. If a customer purchases $2000 worth of items, a discount of $200 is applied. To limit the discount to $100, set a redemption limit of 1. ::: This discount has two sections:  - **Spend at least** – A minimum order value for each currency for which you want to provide a discount. If you do not enter an amount for a currency, no discount is available for it. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Buy Products and Get Discount on Order Buy a number of products and reduce the cost of the order. You determine which products are eligible. This discount has two sections: - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get the following discount** – The discount as an amount or a percentage. ## Shipping discounts ### Spend for Discount on Shipping Cost Spend a minimum amount on an order and get discounted shipping costs. You choose which shipping methods qualify. Consider setting a redemption limit of 1 for this discount. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** For example, you create the discount "Spend at least $100 and get 25% off shipping cost" but set no redemption limits. If a customer purchases $200 worth of items, they get a 25% discount for each $100, equaling a 50% discount. To limit the discount to 25%, set an order redemption limit of 1. ::: This discount has three sections: - **Spend at least** – A minimum order amount needed to qualify for the shipping discount. This section displays all currencies for the campaign's target market. Enter a minimum qualifying amount for each eligible currency. If you do not enter an amount, the discount is not available in that currency. - **Get selected shipping methods** – Shipping method eligible for a discount. This section displays all enabled shipping methods for a campaign's target market. Preceding each method is its market. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Buy Products for Discount on Shipping Cost Buy a minimum number of items to get a reduction in shipping cost. For example, buy at least 3 shirts and get 25% off shipping. You determine which shipping methods are eligible. Consider setting a redemption limit of 1 for this discount. This discount has three sections: - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get selected shipping methods** – Shipping method eligible for a discount. This section displays all enabled shipping methods for a campaign's target market. Preceding each method is its market. - **At the following discount** – How to calculate the discount. - **Percentage off** – The discount as a percentage of the items' cost. - **Amount off** – A discount amount for each eligible currency. Discounts only apply to currencies with amounts. :::hint{type="info"} **Note** The list of currencies is determined by the campaign's target market. ::: ### Buy Products for Free Shipping Buy a minimum number of items to get free shipping. For example, buy at least 3 ties and get free shipping. You determine which shipping methods are eligible. This discount has two sections: - **Buy at least X items** – The number of items, categories, and products from which customers may pick. For more information on discount-eligible items, see [Select discount-eligible items](docId\:O7ho1C4vh3RkHrv1u9FL-). - **Get selected shipping methods** – Shipping method for this discount. This section displays all enabled shipping methods for a campaign's target market. Preceding each method is its market. ### Spend for Free Shipping Spend a minimum amount of money to get free shipping. For example, spend $100 and get free shipping. You determine which shipping methods are eligible. This discount has two sections: - **Spend at least** – A minimum order amount needed to qualify for free shipping. This section displays all currencies for the campaign's target market. Enter a minimum qualifying amount for each eligible currency. If you do not enter an amount, the discount is not available in that currency - **Get selected shipping methods** – Shipping method for this discount. This section displays all enabled shipping methods for a campaign's target market. Preceding each method is its market.