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# Expiring Discount Codes

Create expiring unique discount codes in Recart — seamlessly synced between popups and Welcome Flows.

### Table of contents:

* [What are expiring discount codes](#whatareexpiringdiscountcodes)
* [How it works](#howitworks)
* [How to set it up](#setup)
* [Countdown timer](#countdowntimer)
* [Limitations](#limitations)

### What are expiring discount codes?

An **expiring discount code** is a **unique, one-time code** that stays valid for a set duration (minutes, hours, or days).

#### In Recart:

* The code is generated **after a successful opt-in**
* It is displayed on the **popup success step**
* The same code is passed into the **linked Welcome Flow**
* The code is also synced to **Klaviyo** and **Postscript**

#### Why this matters

* \*\*One code across popup + SMS -\*\*No mismatch between what shoppers see vs. what they receive later
* **Urgency built-in** with an optional countdown timer on the popup
* **Less manual work -** discounts are created and managed directly in Recart (and synced to Shopify)

### How it works

1. Visitor opts in via your popup
2. Recart generates a **unique (or expiring unique)** code
3. Code is displayed on the popup success step (click-to-copy + auto-applied at checkout)
4. The same code is passed into your Welcome Flow so your first SMS can reference it

### How to set it up

**1. Create an Expiring Unique Discount**

* * Go to **Discounts → Create New**
  * Choose **Unique**
  * Choose **Automated flows**

![Discount\_Create](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2Fy7pA0v7r5IjGJhpdPCNH%2FDiscount_Create.png?alt=media)

* * Fill out relevant details for your discount code
* * Set **Expires after a certain time** (minutes / hours / days)

![Discount\_Expire Time](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FMI7JsFvZ6uuJE9YvZZPn%2FDiscount_Expire%2520Time.png?alt=media)

* * Save / Activate

**2. Add the discount to your popup**

* * Open your popup editor
  * Go to the **Success step**
  * Click **Add discount code**
  * Select your **expiring unique discount**

![Discount\_Optin Tool Update](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FxDsq9dAVRh2X97zuEXrN%2FDiscount_Optin%2520Tool%2520Update.png?alt=media)

**3. Connect your popup to a Welcome Flow**

* * Go to **Opt-in Tools → Edit popup → Settings**
  * Select your Welcome Flow and save

**4. Use the popup discount in the Welcome Flow**

* * In the Welcome Flow message, insert the **popup discount** variable
* * Make sure the discount selected in the popup and the flow match

![Discount\_ FlowEditor-1](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FQDuird5vqZfvANh3FlzW%2FDiscount_%2520FlowEditor-1.png?alt=media)

#### Styling the discount on the popup

You can customize how the discount code appears on the popup success step.

Available styling options:

* * Border style: **Dashed / Dotted / Solid / None**
  * Border radius
  * Heading-style text

![Discount\_Opt-in Tool](https://2167119381-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F2I45aTZ733MBi8Vps3Ib%2Fuploads%2FjPka6vQcSTr9OogXiwrU%2FDiscount_Opt-in%2520Tool.png?alt=media)

These options affect **visual presentation only** and do not change how the discount works at checkout.

### Countdown timer

When using an expiring unique discount:

* The countdown timer appears **automatically**
* It can be **shown** or **hidden** in the popup editor
* It is removed only if the discount code is replaced or removed
* Countdown timers are **not available for non-expiring discounts**

### Important limitations

* Expiring unique discounts **require a popup**
* Only **one expiring discount** per Welcome Flow
* Popup and welcome flow **should use the same code -** a mismatch triggers a warning
* Not available for **2-step (SMS Reply) popups**
* Shopify **segments are not supported** for this feature (if segmentation is modified in Shopify, the expiring code cannot be created)

#### Warning messages you may see

| **Warning**                        | **What it means**                                                                                        |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Discount Mismatch**              | The discount selected in the popup does not match the discount used in the connected Welcome Flow.       |
| **Active Discount Locked**         | The discount cannot be deleted because it is currently used in an active popup or Welcome Flow.          |
| **One Expiring Discount Per Flow** | Only one popup discount can be attached to a single Welcome Flow. Additional popup discounts are hidden. |

For more information, go to our Discount Codes in Recart Help Article. If you have any questions, you can also reach us at <support@recart.com>.


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