To create a discount code for your online store, choose the code, the type (percentage, fixed amount or free delivery) and its limits, then share it. On Paylead, codes live in Products → Discounts & Coupons, buyers enter them at checkout under Have a promo code?, and you can switch a code off at any time without deleting it.
Step by step
- Open Products → Discounts & Coupons: create discount codes.
- Create a coupon and type the code, for example
EASTER20. - Choose the type and value:
- Percentage, for example 20% off,
- Fixed amount, for example GH₵ 50 off,
- Free shipping.
- Add limits if you need them:
- a minimum order amount,
- a maximum discount,
- total uses and uses per customer,
- start and end dates.
- Save and share it.
Ideas that work
- Welcome code for new followers:
WELCOME10, one use per customer. - Free delivery over a minimum order, to raise the average basket.
- Influencer codes: a different code for each influencer, so you know who brought the sales.
- Win-back code for customers who haven't bought in a while, sent by email.
- Launch week with an end date, so people act now.
On subscriptions
Codes work on subscribe pages too. They take money off the first payment, or every payment if you turn on Keep it on every renewal. For example, "50% off for life" for your first members. See sell a subscription.
What it costs
Codes are free to create on every plan. The 4% + GH₵ 1 fee is worked out on what the buyer pays after the discount.
Frequently asked questions
Can buyers use a code on any product?
They enter it at checkout. Use a minimum order or a maximum discount to keep it in check.
Can I stop a code early?
Yes. Switch it off at any time.
Can I see how often a code was used?
Each order shows what the buyer paid, so you can track your codes' sales.
Should I use codes or lower my prices?
Codes create urgency and let you reward specific people. A permanent price cut is better if your price is simply too high.
