Stack smarter promotions: introducing multi-class tiers in Upcart (with Abra Promotions)

Shopify volume discounts are more than just a sales tactic –  they’re a proven way to encourage larger purchases and happier customers. If you’ve ever wished you could offer tiered discounts, bulk discounts, or quantity discounts without the headache, you’re in the right place.

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Upcart’s new multi-class tiers, built with Abra Promotions, make volume-based pricing seamless and user-friendly for your ecommerce store.

What are Shopify volume discounts and why do they matter

Shopify volume discounts let you reward customers for buying more. Instead of a flat discount, you set up discount tiers. Built on Shopify’s new Discount Function API, this feature unlocks powerful possibilities to make discounts that actually work together. For example:

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• 10% off when you buy two
• 15% off when you buy five
• And maybe a free gift when you hit ten

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This tiered pricing strategy increases your average order value and gives shoppers a reason to add more to their cart.

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Volume discounts are especially effective for B2B customers, wholesale customers, and anyone looking to move excess inventory or boost sales volume. They’re also a great way to offer special discount options to different customer segments, encouraging customer retention and satisfaction.

How Upcart + Abra make Shopify volume discounts easy

Setting up bulk discounts or quantity breaks in Shopify used to mean juggling multiple discount codes, discount rules, or third-party apps. Only one discount would apply at checkout.

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Upcart + Abra change that. Now you can stack product discounts, automatic discounts, free shipping, and gifts in a single, easy-to-manage promotion.

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Here’s how it works:

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• Build tiered offers like “buy more, save more” with a single discount code
• Combine different incentives – product discounts, free shipping, free gifts – at each tier
• Show customers a dynamic progress bar in the Upcart cart drawer so they always know what reward is next
• Set minimum order quantities or quantity rules for each discount tier
• Offer automatic discount stacking for a seamless experience at checkout

No more discount conflicts, no more custom scripts. Just a clean, high-converting shopping experience for you and your customers.

The value of tiered discounts and bulk purchase incentives

Tiered discounts and bulk discounts aren’t just for wholesalers. They work for any ecommerce merchant who wants to grow revenue and keep customers coming back. Here’s what makes them so powerful:

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• Higher average order values – layered incentives encourage larger purchases
• Happier customers – shoppers love getting rewarded for buying more, especially when rewards stack
• Simpler setup – manage all your discount types and pricing options in one place
• Future-proof – Upcart uses Shopify’s latest Discount Function API, so your setup is built to last
• Flexible for any product variants, product bundles, or collection discount strategy

Building a tiered discount structure with Upcart & Abra

Let’s say you want to offer:

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• Buy 10-24 units – get 10% off
• Buy 25-49 units – get 15% off and free shipping
• Buy 50 or more – get 20% off, free shipping, and a free gift

With Upcart, you set this up in minutes. Customers see their progress in real time, and rewards update automatically as they shop. No more confusion at checkout – just a smooth, rewarding experience.

Pro tips for maximizing Shopify volume discounts

• Use clear messaging – show customers exactly what they’ll get at each tier with an attractive discount table or progress bar
• Test different minimum quantity requirements – find the sweet spot that increases average order size without hurting your margins
• Combine with upsell discounts and cross-sell discounts for even bigger results
• Leverage automatic discounts and customizable widgets for a seamless integration with your storefront
• Segment customers with tags to offer exclusive wholesale pricing or trade discounts

Ready to try Shopify volume discounts with Upcart & Abra

If you’re already using Abra Promotions, you can start building multi-discount tiers today – no extra setup needed. Want to see it in action? Try Upcart today! We’ll walk you through creating your first volume discount campaign with custom-tiered pricing and automatic discount tiers.