How to Set up Mix and Match Discounts on Shopify [2025]

Yes. It is possible to set up mix and match discounts on Shopify. It allows your customers to buy a combination of products from a group and still unlock a price break. For example, a shopper can pick any six coffees from the “Single-Origin” collection and get 8% off, or any twelve for 15% off. The same idea works for shades, sizes, flavors, and other variant families.

This guide walks you through the cleanest ways to set up mix and match discounts on your Shopify store, with clear steps, and a no-Shopify Plus wholesale workflow that uses purpose-built apps.

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What are mix and match discounts and when should you use them?

Mix-and-match discounts allow customers to combine various products (bundling) from a specified group—such as a collection, tag, brand, or product type and still receive a volume discount. Instead of needing to purchase multiple quantities of the same item, the discount calculates the total quantity or total value across the selected group. Once the shopping cart reaches a predetermined threshold (for example, 6 items, 12 items, or $200), the discount is automatically applied.

Some examples where this works well:

Apparel: Sizes and colors across the same style or basics line.
Beauty: Shades across a lipstick or foundation family.
Food & beverage: Flavors across coffees, teas, or snacks.
Stationery: Colors and formats across a notebook series.
Hardware & consumables: Refills and compatible parts.

Shoppers prefer this model because it gives them a choice. You benefit because they reach the threshold faster, which usually raises average order value.

Planning the Rules for Mix and Match Discounts

You need to decide these four things before you implement mix and match discounts on Shopify store:

Eligible items. Choose a collection or tag that defines the set (for example, “Core Tees” or “Satin Lipsticks”).
Thresholds. Start with two tiers, such as 6+ and 12+. Keep it simple.
Discount type. Use a percentage (8%, 12%) or a fixed amount ($10 off, $25 off).
Exclusions and stacking. Exclude sale or MAP-protected items if needed. Decide whether this can combine with other discounts or shipping offers.

Write those choices down. They will guide every configuration screen you touch later.

Three Ways to Set up Mix and Match Discounts on Shopify

You can do this with the native discounts that Shopify offers, with a functions-based discount app, or with a wholesale-ready setup that does not necessarily require Shopify Plus.

You can pick the path that matches your needs:

Path 1: Native Shopify Discounts (Fast and Simple)

This is best when you want one or two tiers across a single collection.

Create a collection that holds the eligible products.
In Shopify Admin → Discounts → Create, choose “Amount off” products.
Then select Automatic (or a discount code if you prefer codes), discount value, your collection, and set the minimum quantity (for example, 6 items).
If you want to create another discount tier, create a second discount (for example, 12+ → 12%). On native Shopify, each tier is a separate discount.
Test the cart with different mixes (5, 6, 11, 12, etc.) to confirm the price breaks trigger correctly.

Why use this: It is quick, it costs nothing, and it is easy to explain to your team.

Limits to know:

You need a separate discount for each tier.
Shopify allows some discount combinations, but two product discounts won’t stack on the same item.
Always test edge cases (odd quantities, excluded items, stacking with shipping discounts).

Path 2: A Functions-Based Discount App (Smarter Logic)

Use this option when you need rules that read the whole cart and apply one clean decision. These apps are NOT “bundling apps”—they don’t force a preset kit. Instead, they calculate across products and variants to recognize when the threshold is hit.

Count across products and variants for the same threshold.
Run multiple tiers in one rule.
Set exclusions for sale or MAP items.
Show progress messages like “Add 2 more to unlock 12%.”
Target specific customer groups (for example, B2B only in a blended store).

Setup is straightforward: pick the group, set tiers, define exclusions, and enable cart messaging. The result is a clean customer experience where the discount always matches the rule.

Path 3: Wholesale-Ready Mix-and-Match (No Shopify Plus Needed)

If you sell B2B and aren’t on Shopify Plus, you can still offer buyers mix and match discounts that feel natural for wholesale orders. This isn’t a bundle—it’s a full B2B workflow:

i. Gate access

Approve wholesale accounts and hide B2B prices until login with the Wholesale Lock Manager B2B app.

wholesale lock manager b2b app to restrict access to mix and match discounts on shopify store

ii. Apply the tiers

Use Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B to create collection-level quantity breaks that count across products and variants. You can also add MOQs per SKU or per color and add net payment terms if needed.

iii. Speed up ordering

Let buyers fill a matrix (sizes down the rows, colors across the columns) and add everything in one click with WSH Order Form & ReOrder. CSV upload is available for big accounts.

This stack mirrors how wholesale buyers actually place orders: they log in, fill a grid, see tiered pricing across the family, and check out on terms.

Storefront UX That Helps Customers Understand the Mix and Match Discounts on your Shopify Store

Clear communication makes the rule feel generous, not confusing.

Badges: Add a small badge like “Mix and Match Discounts Eligible” on product cards.
On-page note: On the collection and product pages, write one sentence such as “Mix any 6 from this collection and save 8%.”
Cart message: Show progress in the cart: “Add 2 more items from this collection to unlock 12%.”
Summary line: In the cart totals, name the discount clearly: “Mix and Match Discounts”: 12% off Core Tees.”

Test checklist for your Mix and Match Discounts

Try 5, 6, 11, 12, 23, and 24 units to confirm each break.
Mix different variants and different products within the group.
Add an excluded item to make sure it does not trigger the deal.
Test with another discount if you allow stacking.
If you use POS, ring a test order to confirm the same behavior in store.
Check VAT/GST display in the UK/EU/AU and tax-exempt B2B orders in the US/CA.

Simple Examples you can copy/take Reference for Mix and Match Discounts on your Store

Beauty: “Any 6 lipsticks across the Satin collection → 8% off. Any 12 → 12% off.” Exclude limited editions.
Coffee: “Any 5 bags from Single-Origin → $10 off. Any 10 → $25 off.” Offer free shipping above a set value.
Apparel: “Any 24 tees across sizes and colors → 7% off. Any 72 → 12% off.” Enforce case-pack multiples.
Stationery: “Any 12 A5 hardcovers → 5% off. Any 48 → 10% off.” Allow a mix of colors.
Pet treats: “Any 8 treat packs from ‘Trainer Bites’ → 10% off.” Show the freshness date on PDPs.

Measuring the Success of Your Mix and Match Discounts

For the first 30–60 days, track three numbers:

Average order value (AOV) and units per order on eligible collections.
Tier attainment rate: What percent of orders hit tier one and tier two?
Margin per order after discounts and shipping. If the margin is thin, raise thresholds slightly or exclude low-margin SKUs.

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Final Summary on Mix and Match Discounts on Shopify

Choose the products that qualify for mix and match discounts, set two clean thresholds, and decide whether you are using native discounts, a Functions-based app, or a wholesale-ready setup. Communicate the rule in plain language on product pages and in the cart. Test edge cases before launch. After 30–60 days, keep what works and adjust what does not.

When you keep the logic clear and the messages straightforward, shoppers reach the break without confusion, and your average order value rises without putting your margins at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions on Mix and Match Discounts

Can I do mix-and-match with no apps at all?

Yes. If you only need one or two tiers on a single collection, you can set this up with Shopify’s built-in discounts. Create the collection, pick a minimum quantity, and set the percentage or fixed amount.

What’s the difference between mix-and-match discounts and bundles?

Mix-and-match discounts let customers choose any combination of products from a group (like a collection or tag) and still unlock a discount once they hit a threshold. Bundles, on the other hand, are fixed sets of products sold together as one package. Use mix-and-match when you want flexibility across variants, flavors, or sizes; use bundles when you want to promote a curated kit or gift set.

What if I want a “build-a-box” with fixed slots or bundle pricing?

Shopify supports basic bundles. If you need a custom builder with strict slot counts, fixed bundle pricing, or complex rules, use a bundle or discount app that uses Shopify Functions.

Will mix and match discounts work on POS?

A Functions-based discount app can apply the same logic in POS, so your store staff see the same breaks at the register.

How do I avoid breaking MAP policies?

Exclude MAP-protected SKUs from the discount group, or run a bundle style promotion where the effective price stays within your brand’s rules. Explain the exclusions on the PDP and in the cart.

We sell wholesale but we are not on Plus. Can we still implement mix and match discounts?

Yes. Use Wholesale Lock Manager B2B to gate the catalog, Wholesale Pricing Discount B2B for mix-and-match tiers across collections, and WSH Order Form & ReOrder for matrix ordering.

Can I limit the rule to B2B buyers in a blended store?

Yes. A Functions-based app can target customer groups so only your approved wholesale accounts see and receive the discount.

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