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# Shopify shipping discounts — free and reduced shipping rules

> Free or reduced shipping: In Smarty, start from Amount off shipping. It changes shipping cost (free, percent off, or fixed off) using shipping address and shipping method rules plus eligibility rules for the cart and customer. Creating shipping discounts requires at least the Lite plan. See Features, Field conditions, and Plans.

<Note>
  **Full setting encyclopedia:** [Features](../features) · **Shipping / address conditions:** [Field conditions](../field-conditions)
</Note>

<Tip>
  Creating shipping discounts requires at least the **Lite** plan — [Plans](../plans).
</Tip>

## What you can configure (by area)

These are the main areas in the current screen order for shipping discounts.

| Area                         | What it controls                                                            | Example use cases                                                                              |
| ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Discount value**           | **% off**, **fixed \$ off**, or **free** shipping                           | 100% off standard; **50% off express**; **cap** max \$ discounted                              |
| **Shipping rule sections**   | **Where** and **how** the shipment is sent (conditions in the rule builder) | **Country** / **state** / **postal code**; **method title** contains “Express”; **not PO box** |
| **Eligibility for discount** | Whether the **cart/customer** may use the shipping offer                    | **Subtotal over \$75**; **VIP** tag; **domestic** only                                         |

Product-style **Apply rule** on catalog lines is not the main lever here — the target is **shipping**, not individual SKUs. Shared options such as **Discount method**, **Maximum discount uses**, **Combinations**, **Active dates**, and sidebar tools still apply where available: [Features](../features).

## Use cases → what to configure

| Your goal                  | Start with                                           | Then tune                                                                                           |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Free shipping over \$X** | **Discount value**                                   | Add **country** (or zone) in shipping rules; use **Eligibility for discount** on subtotal if needed |
| **Only certain carriers**  | Shipping rules on **method** name or type            | **Discount value** (% or fixed off); **max discount** so express is not fully free                  |
| **Local / geo promos**     | **Postal codes**, **state**, or **country** rules    | **Time period** for weekend delivery promos                                                         |
| **Exclude PO boxes**       | **Is PO box** (or equivalent) in shipping rules      | Pair with **Eligibility for discount** so only valid addresses qualify                              |
| **International cap**      | **Eligibility for discount** for international carts | **Discount value** as fixed \$ off or % off with **maximum** so the rate is predictable             |

## When this type fits (summary)

| Scenario                   | Why shipping discount                                                          |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Free shipping over \$X** | Subtotal + domestic **country** rule; cap max \$ so express is not fully free. |
| **Express only**           | Match **method title** contains “Express” and apply fixed \$ off.              |
| **Geo-targeted**           | **Postal codes** or **states** for local free delivery weekends.               |
| **PO box exclusion**       | **Is PO box** condition to avoid certain carriers.                             |
| **International cap**      | Reduce a high carrier quote to a **flat** promotional rate.                    |

## Shipping-specific concepts

* **Eligibility for discount** — Who and which **cart** qualifies.
* **Shipping rule sections** — **Address** + **method** rules ([Field conditions](../field-conditions)).
* **Value** — % or fixed off **shipping**, with **maximum** discount amount.