Offers & Vouchers

Venditan Commerce features a robust Offers system that allows you to create and manage unlimited Offers.


Create an Offer

Venditan Commerce contains two Offer Types: Product Offers and Order Offers.

Product Offers

Product Offers provide discounts or promotions on specific products.

Offer Type
Summary
Example

Buy One Get One Free

Purchase one product and receive another for free.

Buy one pair of socks and get another pair of the same or lower value for free.

X For Y

Buy a quantity of products for the price of a smaller quantity, e.g. 3 for 2.

Buy 3 t-shirts for the price of 2.

X for £Y

Purchase a quantity of products for a fixed price, e.g. 2 for £20.

Buy 2 candles for £20.

x% Off Certain Products

Apply a percentage discount on selected products.

Get 20% off all summer dresses.

£x Off Certain Products

Deduct a fixed amount from the price of certain products.

£5 reduction across all torches.

% Off Certain Products - When Bought with Other Products

Get a percentage discount on selected products when purchased together with specific other products.

Get 15% off any tie when purchased with a suit.

Buy a Certain Product and Save x% Off Other Products

Buy a specified product and receive a discount on selected other products.

Buy a laptop and get 10% off a laptop bag.

Fixed Amount Value for Certain Products When Bought with Other Products

Receive a fixed discount on certain products when purchased with additional specified products.

Purchase a smartphone and get a screen protector for £5 (normally £15).

Fixed Amount Value for Certain Products - When Bought with Other Products That Are Higher Than a Fixed Value

Get a fixed discount on certain products when bought with other products exceeding a specified value.

Buy a handbag over £100 and get a matching wallet for £20.

Order Offers

Order Offers provide discounts based on the total order value.

Offer Type
Summary
Example

x% Off Order Total

Apply a percentage discount to the total order amount.

Get 10% off when you spend £50 or more.

£x Off Order Total

Deduct a fixed amount from the total order price.

Save £5 on orders over £30.

Up to £x Off Order Total

Offer discounts of up to a specified amount on the total order.

Save up to £20 on your total order based on the quantity of items purchased.


Offer Limitations and Controls

Control for who, and how your Offers are used by applying Offer Limitations.

Offer Limitation
Summary
Example

Combinations

Specify if the offer can be combined with other Offers.

This discount cannot be combined with our Free Shipping promotion.

Limits

Set the number of times the Offer can be used, overall and per Customer.

Each customer can use the offer code a maximum of 3 times.

Code

Create a unique Offer Code to manage its usage.

Use code SUMMER10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.

Minimum Spend

Define the minimum purchase amount required for the Offer to be activated.

Spend £50 or more to qualify for the discount.

Sale Items

Exclude Sale items from the Minimum Spend calculation.

The discount applies to full-priced items only and excludes clearance or sale products.

Product Department

Limit the Offer to selected Departments.

This offer is valid on Men's Footwear only.

Customer Type

Restrict the Offer to specific Customer Types.

The discount is available exclusively to VIP Customers.

Sales Channels

Specify if the Offer is valid only for certain Sales Channels.

Offer valid for purchases made online only.

Payment Types

Disable the offer for certain Payment Types.

The discount is not available for orders paid using gift cards.

Currency

Enable or disable currency conversion for the Offer.

Offer applies to purchases made in GBP only and does not convert to other currencies.


Managing the Offer

Each Offer can be managed with the following information.

Data
Summary

Offer Name

Names the Offer.

Description (Internal)

An internal description for reference.

Priority

The priority level of the Offer compared to others.

Enabled From, To

Specify the start and end dates for the Offer.

Validation

Set a custom Validation Message for the Offer.


Track Offer performance

Monitor how often Offers are used and the revenue they generate, both online and in-store.

Key metrics:

Metric
Summary

Total Usage

Displays the total number of times an Offer has been used, split into:

  • Online: The number of times the Offer was used in online transactions.

  • In-Store: The number of times the Offer was used in in-store transactions.

Document Total

Shows the total revenue generated from the Offer, split into:

  • Online: Revenue from online transactions where the Offer was applied.

  • In-Store: Revenue from in-store transactions where the Offer was applied.

The interface also provides a breakdown of individual Orders where the Offer was applied, categorised by online and in-store transactions.

Each order record includes:

  • Date of Order: The date the order was placed.

  • Order Number: A unique identifier for each order.

  • Customer Name: The name of the customer who placed the order.

  • Total Order Value: The total value of the order.


O​​ffer Free Gifts at Checkout

Provide complimentary gifts to customers during checkout using the Free Gift Offer Type.

You can limit the availability of Free Gifts to specific conditions, such as:

  • Trigger by Product: Offer a Free Gift only when the customer purchases certain products.

  • Gift Wrapping for Specific Products: Automatically apply gift wrapping when selected products are in the cart.


Create an E-Voucher for a Customer

Credit a Customer with an E-Voucher.

You can specify:

  • Amount: The value held against the E-Voucher, which can be redeemed during future purchases.

  • Description: Alongside the E-Voucher, the Customer will receive a description or message providing additional context or details.

E-Vouchers can be used as a Payment Type for online and in-store transactions.

Customers can view their active E-Vouchers through their Accounts.


Sell Gift Vouchers on your website or in-store

Sell Gift Vouchers using our E-Voucher functionality.

Venditan commerce supports:

  1. Digital Gift Vouchers for online purchases.

  2. In-Store Gift Vouchers for physical transactions.

Digital Gift Vouchers

Digital Gift Vouchers can be sold directly through your website and are delivered electronically to the customer.

Key steps for setting up and selling Digital Gift Vouchers include:

1

Set up your Vouchers

Define the different types of digital Vouchers you wish to sale, e.g. The different increments (£10, £20, £50…)

2

List Vouchers as Products

Vouchers appear as products on your website, making them easy for customers to find and purchase.

3

Customer purchases the Voucher

Customers purchase the E-Voucher through your website. They fill in the recipient's details and choose whether to send it automatically or at a scheduled date and time.

4

Recipient receives the Voucher Details

The recipient receives a unique, system-generated code and any personalised messages added during the purchase. If the recipient has an account with you, the voucher will appear in their details.

5

Voucher expires

By default, digital gift vouchers expire in two years from the date of issuance.

In-Store Gift Vouchers

In-Store Gift Vouchers provide a physical option for customers who prefer to purchase gift vouchers in person.

Key steps for setting up and selling In-Store Gift Vouchers include:

  • Set Up Voucher Types: Define the different types of digital vouchers you wish to offer, e.g. The different increments (£10, £20, £50…)

  • List as Products: Vouchers appear as products on your website, making them easy for customers to find and purchase.

  • Customer Purchase: Customers purchase the E-Voucher through your website. They fill in the recipient's details and choose whether to send the E-Voucher automatically, or at a scheduled date and time.

  • Voucher Details: The recipient receives a unique, system-generated code and any personalised messages added during the purchase. If the recipient has an account with you, the voucher will appear in their details.

  • Expiry: By default, digital gift vouchers expire in two years from the date of issuance.


Integrate your existing Vouchers

When migrating your customer data to Venditan Commerce, we can include your existing E-Voucher information. This allows your customers to keep using their vouchers without interruptions, protecting their experience during the transition.

The same applies to loyalty schemes—we can aim to retain your current setup within our Loyalty System or integrate with any third-party system you use.


Track E-Voucher performance

Venditan Commerce's dedicated E-Voucher Report provides an overview of Voucher performance and can generate a breakdown of E-Voucher usage over a date range.

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