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Lifetime Discount QR Codes for first x Customers

This guide explains how to set up a campaign offering your first 100 customers a lifetime 10% discount on all orders.

Vikash Jha avatar
Written by Vikash Jha
Updated over 2 months ago

Overview of the Flow

  1. Create an initial discount code usable only by the first 100 customers and only one per customer.

  2. Generate a QR code for that discount and engrave/print it on a card with terms & conditions.

  3. Use Shopify Flow to tag customers who redeem the initial discount.

  4. Grant tagged customers a permanent lifetime discount of 10% on all future orders using Automatic discount.

Step 1: Create the Initial Discount Code

  1. In your Shopify Admin, go to Discounts > Create Discount Code.

  2. Choose Amount Off Order.
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  3. Configure:

    • Discount Code: e.g., LIFETIME10.

    • Value: 10% off.

    • Applies To: All products (exclude shipping in advanced settings).

    • Usage Limits: Maximum 100 uses total. Limit to 1 use per customer.

  4. Save the discount code.

Step 2: Create a QR Code for the Discount

  1. Open your Super QR Codes dashboard.

  2. Select Create New QR Code.

  3. Choose Discount QR Code.

  4. Enter the discount code (LIFETIME10).

  5. (Optional) Create a Template to add text around the QR code specifying terms and conditions, e.g.:

    Valid for first 100 customers. Single use only. Excludes shipping.

  6. Customize the QR code design to match your brand.

  7. Download and use this QR code on engraved cards, inserts, or packaging.

Step 3: Tag Customers Using Shopify Flow

  1. Install the Shopify Flow app (if not already installed).

  2. Create a new workflow:

    • Trigger: Order Created.

    • Condition: Order includes discount code = LIFETIME10.

    • Action: Add customer tag → e.g., LIFETIME10.

  3. Save and enable the workflow.

Step 4: Create the Lifetime Discount

  1. In your Shopify Admin, create a customer segment

    1. Customers tagged with LIFETIME10

    2. Name the segment LIFETIME10.

  2. In your Shopify Admin, create another discount code:

    • Type: Automatic discount.

    • Value: 10% off.

    • Applies To: All products, orders (exclude shipping).

    • Customer Eligibility: Select a Customer Segment(LIFETIME10).

  3. Save the discount.

Now, whenever a tagged customer places an order, they will automatically get 10% off for life.

Best Practices

  • Communicate Clearly: Engrave or print terms around the QR code to set expectations.

  • Test End-to-End: Place a test order using the QR code to ensure tagging and lifetime discount apply correctly.

  • Track Usage: Monitor the initial discount code in Shopify Admin to ensure it only reaches the first 100 customers.

  • Celebrate Loyalty: Consider emailing tagged customers to confirm their lifetime discount.

Summary

By combining Discount QR Codes with Shopify Flow automation, you can reward your first x customers with a lifetime discount. This approach ensures:

  • Only the first x qualify.

  • Customers are automatically tagged and rewarded.

  • Future orders always apply the y% lifetime discount seamlessly.

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