Where to find this: Shopify admin → Apps → Yuko Loyalty → Loyalty → Programs → Ways to redeem → Add another way → Store Credit
Introduction
Convert points into Shopify store credit: a balance on the customer’s account they can spend at checkout. It’s the most flexible reward type and the closest to cash on file. Store Credit is available on select plans and only on Shopify stores.What problem this solves
Discount codes feel transactional. Store credit feels like money on account, which raises the perceived value of your program.When to use
- You want a flexible reward customers can spend on anything.
- You want customers to come back to use their balance.
- You want loyalty to feel premium rather than discount-driven.
Overview
- Uses Shopify’s native store credit. There’s no separate Yuko balance and no discount code.
- One fixed exchange: Points Required for a Store Credit Amount (for example,
500 points = $5). - Optional expiry on the issued credit.
Before you start
Yuko app is installed on your Shopify store — see Install Yuko on Shopify.
The Yuko Theme App Embed is enabled in your active theme — see Theme App Embed.
Your loyalty program is enabled under Loyalty Program Status at Shopify admin → Apps → Yuko Loyalty → Loyalty → Programs.
Your point labels are set in Loyalty Settings.
Your store can use Shopify store credit, and customers can sign in to their account to use it at checkout.
Setup guide
1
Add the reward
In your Shopify admin, go to Apps → Yuko Loyalty → Loyalty → Programs. In Ways to redeem, click Add another way and pick Store Credit under Online Store.
2
Fill in Basic Details
Set the Reward Name and a Description.
3
Complete the Store Credit Configuration
- Points Required — the points cost.
- Store Credit Amount — the credit the customer receives, a whole number of at least 1.
4
Set Expiry (optional)
Turn on Expiry and set Expire after and a Period (Day, Week, Month or Year). The issued credit expires after that time. Expiry is available on select plans.
5
Enable and save
Turn on Status in the side panel and click Save.
How it works
- The customer redeems the reward from a loyalty widget.
- Yuko deducts the points and adds the credit to the customer’s Shopify store credit account, with an expiry date if you set one.
- The customer spends the credit at checkout like any Shopify store credit.
- Yuko logs the redemption in the customer’s activity.
Decision guidance
- Use a clean ratio.
100 pts = $1is the easiest to read. - Don’t offer it alongside an Amount Discount at the same rate. Two rewards with the same value confuse customers.
Limitations
- Shopify only. The reward isn’t offered on other platforms.
- Store credit is a store balance, not cash.
- Store credit has no minimum requirement, product targeting or combination settings.
Examples
- Premium beauty brand:
200 pts = $2 store credit, expires after 12 months, the only reward offered. - Repeat-purchase brand:
500 pts = $5 store credit, no expiry.
Best practices
FAQs
Where does the customer see their credit?
Where does the customer see their credit?
It’s Shopify store credit, so it shows in the customer’s Shopify account and is available at checkout when they’re signed in.
Can store credit be combined with discount codes?
Can store credit be combined with discount codes?
Store credit is applied at checkout as a payment, separately from discount codes, so customers can use both on one order.
Does Yuko keep its own store credit balance?
Does Yuko keep its own store credit balance?
No. Every redemption creates native Shopify store credit.
Related
Amount Discount
Fixed amount off in exchange for points.
Percentage Discount
Percentage off, with an optional maximum discount amount.
Free Product
A chosen product at no cost.
Free Shipping
Free shipping, with optional country and rate restrictions.
Store Credit
Convert points into Shopify store credit.
POS Amount Discount
Fixed amount off, redeemed in-store at Shopify POS.
POS Percentage Discount
Percentage off, redeemed in-store at Shopify POS.
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