Gain Control Over Gift Card Usage in Your Shopify Store

Shopify’s new feature now lets you control exactly when and where gift cards can be used in your store, so you have more flexibility to set things up the way you want. With the latest Payment Customization Function API, you can create rules to control gift card usage based on specific conditions, making your checkout process even more customized. Here’s a look at what this means for your business!

What’s This New Feature?

The new Payment Customization Function API includes a tool called HideOperation that allows you to hide the gift card field at checkout when certain conditions are met. So, if you don’t want gift cards to be used in certain cases, this feature has you covered. When it’s applied, the gift card field disappears, any applied gift cards are removed, and customers won’t be able to add gift cards at checkout.

How Can You Use This?

Here are some common ways to take advantage of this feature:

Limit Gift Card Use for Specific Customer Groups
If you have customer segments like wholesale clients or customers from particular regions, you can easily prevent them from using gift cards. This gives you more control over how different customer groups experience your checkout.
Avoid Using Gift Cards to Purchase Other Gift Cards
This feature makes it simple to prevent customers from using a gift card to buy another one. So, if you want to limit “gift card stacking,” this rule is perfect for you.
Turn Off Gift Cards for Certain Products
Maybe you have high-value or restricted items where gift card use isn’t allowed. Now, you can set a rule so that when these items are in the cart, the gift card field won’t show up.

When Can You Start?

This feature is available to test now in the unstable API version, with a full release coming soon in the stable 2025-01 API version. If you’re interested in trying it out early, it’s a great chance to see how it can work for your store!

Ready to Make the Most of It?

If you want to customize your store’s checkout experience further, this new feature could be a game-changer. And if you need help with setup, customization, or exploring new ways to enhance your store, we at Workouse are here to support you. Reach out anytime, and let’s make Shopify work even better for you!

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