> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Discount

A discount allows merchants to reduce the amount payable by the customer based on a configured discount value.

Discounts can be configured as either  a **fixed amount**.

## Supported Discount Type

| Discount Type    | Description                                           |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Fixed Amount** | Deducts a specific amount from the applicable amount. |

### Fixed Amount Discount

For a fixed amount discount, the configured discount amount is directly deducted from the applicable amount.

For example:

```text theme={null}
Product Price = ₹2,000
Discount      = ₹200
```

Therefore:

```text theme={null}
Amount After Discount = ₹2,000 - ₹200
                      = ₹1,800
```

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## GST-Exclusive Price

For a GST-exclusive price, the discount is applied to the taxable amount first. GST is then calculated on the discounted taxable amount.

For example:

```text theme={null}
Taxable Amount      = ₹2,000
Discount Amount      = ₹200
Discounted Taxable   = ₹1,800
GST Rate             = 18%
```

GST is:

```text theme={null}
GST = ₹1,800 × 18 / 100
    = ₹324
```

Therefore:

```text theme={null}
Total Payable = ₹1,800 + ₹324
             = ₹2,124
```

<Note>
  * The exact application of a discount may depend on the discount configuration and the applicable tax configuration.

  * As of now, Discounts with GST inclusive invoice is not available.
</Note>

## Apply Discount to One-Time Payments

To learn how to apply a discount to one-time payments, refer to the [**Apply Discount**](/one-time-payments/manage-your-payments/apply-discount) section.

***

## Business Use Cases

Discounts can be used with one-time payments to provide promotional pricing, encourage purchases, or offer special pricing to specific customers.

The following use cases demonstrate **discounts**.

### 1. Promotional Offers

Merchants can offer a fixed-amount discount as part of a promotional campaign.

**Example:**

A merchant sells a product for **₹2,000** and offers a **₹200 promotional discount**.

```text theme={null}
Product Price   = ₹2,000
Discount        = ₹200
Final Amount    = ₹1,800
```

This can be used for campaigns such as seasonal sales, product launches, or limited-time promotions.

### 2. Coupon-Based Discounts

Merchants can provide customers with a coupon or promotional code that applies a fixed discount to the one-time payment.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Product Price   = ₹2,000
Coupon Discount = ₹300
Final Amount    = ₹1,700
```

The merchant can validate the coupon and apply the corresponding discount to the payment amount.

### 3. Customer-Specific Discounts

Merchants can provide a fixed discount to selected customers.

**Example:**

A merchant offers an existing customer a **₹250 discount** on a product priced at ₹2,000.

```text theme={null}
Product Price       = ₹2,000
Customer Discount   = ₹250
Final Amount        = ₹1,750
```

### 4. Bulk Purchase Discounts

Merchants can offer a fixed discount when a customer purchases multiple products or units in a single transaction.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Product Price        = ₹1,000 per unit
Quantity              = 5
Total Product Amount  = ₹5,000
Bulk Purchase Discount = ₹500
Final Amount          = ₹4,500
```

This can encourage customers to purchase multiple units in a single payment.

### 5. Limited-Time Discounts

Merchants can offer a fixed discount for a specific period to create time-sensitive offers.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Offer Period  = 1 September – 15 September
Product Price = ₹2,000
Discount      = ₹400
Final Amount  = ₹1,600
```

The discount can be made available only during the configured promotional period.

### 6. First-Time Customer Discounts

Merchants can offer a fixed discount to customers making their first purchase.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Product Price            = ₹2,000
First-Purchase Discount  = ₹200
Final Amount             = ₹1,800
```

This can be used as an incentive to acquire new customers.

### 7. Partner or Affiliate Discounts

Merchants can provide a fixed discount to customers referred through partners or affiliate networks.

**Example:**

```text theme={null}
Product Price      = ₹2,000
Partner Discount   = ₹250
Final Amount       = ₹1,750
```

This allows merchants to provide special pricing to customers coming through eligible partners or affiliates.