<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Boost your sales with store credit style coupons</h2>
<p>Creating a loyal customer base that is true fans of what you do and will support you along the way is what keeps many store owners awake at night. Being the top-of-mind choice for a significant group of customers is the final goal of marketers and business owners, no matter if we talk about Amazon or the flower shop on your street.</p>
<p>Personal coupons and gift cards are a good way to hack through the mental resistance of your clients and get them to buy your products. Whether you focus on offering free shipping or a big discount, Store Credit coupons are truly effective for your sales, and WooCommerce Store Credit is the simplest, most effective way to do it.</p>
<figure id="attachment_18734003172756" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18734003172756" style="width: 504px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-18734003172756 size-medium" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wc-store-credit-product.png?w=504" alt="Buy Store Credit" width="504" height="900" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18734003172756" class="wp-caption-text">Gift credit to someone</figcaption></figure>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Why use Store Credit?</h2>
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<li>Store Credit coupons allow customers to make multiple purchases until the credit is exhausted or the coupon expires.</li>
<li>It can be used as a personal refund or compensation card in case there’s a problem with your product or service.</li>
<li>Send a unique Store Credit coupon to your customers by email.</li>
<li>Sell Store Credit coupons to your customers for their usage or as gift cards.</li>
<li>Allow multiple purchases per coupon or limit its usage.</li>
<li>The coupon can be restricted to specific products or product categories.</li>
<li>Optionally, the Store Credit coupons can also discount the shipping costs.</li>
<li>Apply the coupon either before or after taxes, so you adapt to the regulations of your country or state.</li>
<li>Allow your customers to apply the store credit coupons combined with other coupons or individually.</li>
<li>The coupon discount is reflected in all order elements (items, taxes, shipping costs, etc.), not just the order total.</li>
<li>Easy integration with external tools such as ERPs.</li>
<li>Customize emails, coupon code format, etc.</li>
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Tailored gift cards and Store Credit coupons win you clients, one by one</h2>
<p>Personalize the relationship with your customers with a unique coupon that can be used at your shop. This is the simplest and most cost-efficient way to create and manage Store Credit coupons so you can increase your sales and build customer loyalty.</p>
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<p>Store Credit coupons can be generated by yourself or purchased by your customers in your store for their usage or as a gift card.</p>
<p>Once your customers receive the credit, they can redeem it during checkout and get a discount on the order total.</p>
<figure id="attachment_5858583" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-5858583" style="width: 584px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-5858583" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/wc-store-credit-cart-discount.png" alt="Store Credit coupon applied to the cart" width="584" height="588" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-5858583" class="wp-caption-text">Redeem the credit during checkout</figcaption></figure>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Use Case Scenario – Multi-purchase with one coupon</h2>
<p>A $50 Store Credit coupon used at checkout for a $30 purchase will allow for a future purchase of $20 or until the total value expires or is exhausted.</p>
<p>Customers can also buy products worth more than the remaining store credit and pay the difference at checkout.</p>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">FAQ</h2>
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<li><strong>Can customers use Store Credit like cash?</strong> Yes! Store Credit coupons work just like store money. Customers can use them across multiple purchases until the balance is gone or the coupon expires.</li>
<li><strong>Can Store Credit be used for refunds or compensation?</strong> Absolutely. You can issue Store Credit instead of cash refunds to encourage customers to return and shop again.</li>
<li><strong>Can I sell Store Credit like gift cards?</strong> Yes. Customers can purchase Store Credit for themselves or as a gift, making it a flexible alternative to traditional gift cards.</li>
<li><strong>Does Store Credit apply to shipping and taxes?</strong> You control that. Coupons can be applied before or after taxes, and you can choose whether shipping is included.</li>
<li><strong>Can Store Credit be combined with other coupons?</strong> Yes — you can allow stacking with other coupons or restrict usage as you see fit.</li>
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<p>Provide Store Credit coupons that are redeemable at checkout. Send credit to your customers to use it in future purchases or allow them to gift credit to someone.</p>

<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Always sell the right products together</h2>
<p><strong>Force Sells for WooCommerce</strong> ensures required items, services, or fees are added with the main product automatically. That means fewer missed parts, fewer confused customers, and cleaner orders. Use it when certain items aren’t optional, when compliance requires an add‑on, or when you want to remove decision friction at the cart.</p>
<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Why this matters</h2>
<p>Customers often overlook essentials and support teams chase corrections later. Force Sells prevents lost revenue, avoids re‑shipping missing parts, and keeps checkout simple. Shoppers get everything they need in one step, and your operations stay tidy.</p>
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Who it’s for</h2>
<p>Force Sells is designed for merchants who need certain products and services purchased together every time. It’s ideal when items can’t stand alone, when bundling protects margins, or when you want to remove guesswork for customers. Here’s a list of examples:</p>
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<li><strong>Repair services:</strong> add required parts (e.g., replacement glass with iPad screen repair) so jobs are complete and margins are protected.</li>
<li><strong>Bike shops:</strong> include an installation fee with custom wheels/components so labor is always covered.</li>
<li><strong>Cosmetics brands:</strong> include a reusable pump with the first purchase of a refillable product to ensure product usability.</li>
<li><strong>SaaS or digital products:</strong> link a one‑time setup/onboarding fee to a subscription to reflect true delivery cost.</li>
<li><strong>Pet stores:</strong> bundle a starter kit with the first aquarium to reduce returns and support tickets.</li>
<li><strong>Training providers:</strong> attach course materials to each class registration so learners have what they need day one.</li>
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">Two ways to link products</h2>
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<li><strong>Normal force sell:</strong> products are added with the main item in matching quantity. Shoppers can remove or adjust them if needed.</li>
<li><strong>Synced force sell:</strong> products are locked to the main item. They can’t be removed or edited separately; quantity and removal always follow the main product.</li>
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<p>In the cart, synced items are clearly marked as “linked,” so customers understand why those items move together. This clarity reduces confusion and follow‑up support.</p>
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<h2 style="color: #f5247d">When to use Force Sells vs other options</h2>
<p>Choose <strong>Force Sells</strong> when the extra item is required every time. If you want to offer optional add‑ons or flexible bundles, consider Grouped Products or Product Bundles instead. For a deeper comparison, see our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/group-bundle-products-woocommerce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to product grouping and bundling</a>.</p>
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<h2 style="color:#f5247d">More information</h2>
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<li>Read our <a href="https://woocommerce.com/document/force-sells/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Force Sells documentation</a> for an overview of setup, options, and FAQs.</li>
<li>Need help configuring Force Sells for your catalog? <a href="https://kestrelwp.com/support" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Kestrel support</a>.</li>
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<p>Link products together so they’re always purchased in the right combination. Perfect for required add-ons, bundled services, or products that only make sense when sold together.</p>

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