Setting a Minimum Order Amount in a Catalog means that clients need to reach that value in their cart before they can check out. This is a great tool if you're keeping a lower markup or using an option like Premium Packaging and want to ensure your costs are covered.
By default, no minimum order amount is required for prints or digital downloads. However, if you choose to set a minimum, this can sometimes impact the checkout process, leading to a disrupted experience for clients, particularly if you provide them with a discount code that brings their order total below the minimum order amount! . If your catalog has a minimum order amount requirement (e.g., $1.00) and the order total is $0.00, this will prevent the customer from being able to place the order.
Apply a Minimum Order Amount
When creating a Catalog, the Minimum Order Amount can be found in the Catalog Settings:
The value entered in this field will reflect the dollar amount required for clients to check out - for example $10, $20, or $25.
When placing an order, client will not be able to move forward with checking out until they have at least that amount in their cart:
Keep in mind: Minimum Order Amounts set in the Catalog are a general minimum that applies to all orders (from that Catalog), regardless of any discounts being applied. If you prefer to enforce a minimum amount before clients can use a discount, you can enable that setting within the discount code instead.
Apply a Minimum Order Amount to an Existing Catalog
If there's an existing Catalog you'd like to apply a Minimum Order Amount to, simply click on the three dots in the top right corner of the Catalog to open the settings:
In the settings menu, locate the "Minimum Order Amount" field, where you can modify or remove the existing value to address potential issues or adjust your business strategy. For example, you can set the value to $0 to allow submission of orders with no cost, resolving potential submission problems related to minimum order requirements.
