How to Create Tiered Discounts in Shopify Without Any App

You are a Shopify merchant and you want to set up a tiered discount structure. The discount levels you want to set are simple.

• Spend $100 and get 10 percent off.

• Spend $150 and get 15 percent off.

• Spend $250 and get 20 percent off.

So is there a way to set this up directly inside Shopify without installing a third party app?

The answer is yes. Shopify allows tiered discount behavior by creating separate automatic discounts for each level.

Shopify checks the customer’s order value at checkout and applies the highest discount they qualify for.

Setting up tired discount

To build a three tier system, create three automatic discounts. Each discount has its own percentage value and its own minimum order amount.

When all three discounts are active, Shopify automatically applies the tier that matches the shopper’s cart total.

Below is the exact process you need to follow for each tier.

1. Open the Discounts Section

Open your Shopify admin and select Discounts from the left menu. This page displays all existing discount codes and automatic discounts.

Click Create discount to start setting up a new one.

2. Choose the Discount Type

In the discount type menu, select Amount off orders. This option allows you to create discounts that trigger when the order reaches a specific minimum amount.

3. Set It as an Automatic Discount

Under Method, select Automatic discount. Automatic discounts apply directly in the cart and activate based on conditions.

Since your tiers depend on the order total, this method ensures each tier applies at the correct time.

4. Enter Your Discount Values

In the Value section, select Percentage. Enter the percentage value for the tier you are creating. Set one discount at 10 percent for $100, another at 15 percent for $150, and another at 20 percent for $250.

5. Choose What Products the Discount Applies To

In the Applies to section, choose whether the discount applies to all products or to specific products or collections.

This field is optional. If you do not select anything, the discount applies to all products by default.

If you select specific products or collections, the discount will apply only to those items

6. Set Eligibility and Usage Limits

In the Eligibility section, you can select which customers can use this discount. By default, All customers is already selected.

If you want to change that, you can choose Specific customers or Specific customer segments. This lets you target the discount only to the audience you select.

7. Set Minimum Purchase Requirements

Open the Minimum requirements section and select Minimum purchase amount. This field controls the threshold that triggers the discount. Enter 100, 150, or 250 depending on which tier you are creating.

8. Set Active Dates

Choose a start date for the discount. If you want the offer to end automatically, select an end date.

If you want the tier to remain active indefinitely, leave the end date empty. The discount will stay active until you manually disable it.

Repeat the entire setup process three times to create all three tiers. Each discount will have its own percentage value and its own minimum purchase requirement. Once they are all active, Shopify automatically selects the best discount for the customer based on their cart total.