Give a shipping discount with a markdown

Lower a method's price, for example 20% off the live UPS Ground rate, or $3 off every order. A markdown is a markup with a minus sign.

Intermediate · How-to guide

Steps

1. In the sidebar, select Markups, then Add a markup.
2. In Basics, choose the Shipping method.
3. In When it applies, limit where the discount applies, or leave it empty for everywhere.
4. In Markup, select Percentage or flat.
5. Type a negative amount:
   • Percentage of rate -20 for 20% off, or
   • Flat rate per order -3 for $3 off.
6. Leave Add at least … but no more than … empty.
7. Select Save Markup, and check its switch is On.

Examples

Things to know

• Don't combine a markdown with "Add at least … but no more than …". Those limits are designed for markups that add. With a negative amount they can give unexpected results.
• Minimum charge still applies. It's applied after markups, so it can raise a discounted price back up. See Set a minimum or maximum shipping charge.
• Free stays free. Markdowns aren't applied to a $0 rate.
• To make shipping free above an amount, use free shipping instead. See Offer free shipping over an order amount.

Check that it works

Run a test cart in the Shipping Estimator. See Test your rates with the Shipping Estimator.