How to Use a Coupon Code at Checkout on a Website (The Easy Way!)

Have you ever found a coupon code while scrolling online or got one from your favorite store’s Instagram story, only to freeze at checkout wondering, “Where do I even enter this thing?”

You’re not alone! If you’re shopping from an e-commerce store (like ours), applying a coupon code is super simple and we’ll show you how to do it in less than 2 minutes.

Let’s break it down, step by step.

 

Step 1: Add Your Favorite Items to Cart

First things first, go ahead and add the items you love to your cart.

 

Step 2: View Cart or Proceed to Checkout

Once you’ve got your items in your cart, you can either:

• Click “View Cart” to see what you’ve selected, or
• Hit “Proceed to Checkout” if you’re ready to pay

You can apply your coupon at either of these stages, so don’t stress.
 

 

Step 3: Enter Your Coupon Code

Here’s the fun part. On the Cart Page, you’ll see a box labeled “Have a coupon?” Just click it, and a field will drop down where you can type or paste your code. Hit “Apply Coupon” and boom, your discount will be calculated instantly.

On the Checkout Page, there’s also a small line that says “Click here to enter your code” right above the billing details. Tap that, and the coupon box appears.

Easy-peasy.

 

Step 4: Make Sure It Works

If your coupon is valid, WooCommerce will show a success message and subtract the discount from your total. If there’s an issue (expired code, not eligible, minimum order not met), it’ll tell you right away.

Tip: Always double-check for typos and make sure there are no spaces before or after the code!
 

Step 5: Checkout and Enjoy Your Savings

Once the coupon is applied, go ahead and finish your checkout as usual. You’ll see the new discounted total. Now all that’s left is to wait for your order to arrive!


Rounding Off

Using a coupon code on an e-commerce store doesn’t have to be confusing or hard. Once you’ve done it once, you become a pro, literally. And you know, nothing beats that feeling of seeing your total drop at checkout! Next time you have a code, use it confidently and keep shopping smart. See you next time!