--- title: DiscountCodeBasic - GraphQL Admin description: >- The `DiscountCodeBasic` object lets you manage [amount off discounts](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types/percentage-fixed-amount) that are applied on a cart and at checkout when a customer enters a code. Amount off discounts give customers a fixed value or a percentage off the products in an order, but don't apply to shipping costs. The `DiscountCodeBasic` object stores information about amount off code discounts that apply to specific [products and variants](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountProducts), [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCollections), or [all items in a cart](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AllDiscountItems). Learn more about working with [Shopify's discount model](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/discounts), including limitations and considerations. > Note: > The [`DiscountAutomaticBasic`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountAutomaticBasic) object has similar functionality to the `DiscountCodeBasic` object, but discounts are automatically applied, without the need for customers to enter a code. api_version: 2026-04 source_url: html: 'https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCodeBasic' md: >- https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCodeBasic.md api_name: admin api_type: graphql type: object metadata: domain: admin --- # Discount​Code​Basic object Requires Apps must have `read_discounts` access scope. The `DiscountCodeBasic` object lets you manage [amount off discounts](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types/percentage-fixed-amount) that are applied on a cart and at checkout when a customer enters a code. Amount off discounts give customers a fixed value or a percentage off the products in an order, but don't apply to shipping costs. The `DiscountCodeBasic` object stores information about amount off code discounts that apply to specific [products and variants](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountProducts), [collections](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCollections), or [all items in a cart](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/AllDiscountItems). Learn more about working with [Shopify's discount model](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/discounts), including limitations and considerations. *** **Note:** The \\\Discount\Automatic\Basic\\\ object has similar functionality to the \\Discount\Code\Basic\\ object, but discounts are automatically applied, without the need for customers to enter a code. *** ## Fields * applies​Once​Per​Customer [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether a customer can only use the discount once. * async​Usage​Count [Int!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) non-null The number of times that the discount has been used. For example, if a "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" t-shirt discount is automatically applied in 200 transactions, then the discount has been used 200 times. This value is updated asynchronously. As a result, it might be lower than the actual usage count until the asynchronous process is completed. * codes [Discount​Redeem​Code​Connection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/connections/DiscountRedeemCodeConnection) non-null A list codes that customers can use to redeem the discount. * after [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) ### Arguments The elements that come after the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * before [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) The elements that come before the specified [cursor](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * first [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The first `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * last [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The last `n` elements from the [paginated list](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql). * query [String](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) A filter made up of terms, connectives, modifiers, and comparators. | name | type | description | acceptable\_values | default\_value | example\_use | | - | - | - | - | - | - | | default | string | Filter by a case-insensitive search of multiple fields | | | | | in a document. | | | - `query=Bob Norman` - `query=title:green hoodie` | | | | id | id | Filter by `id` range. | | | - `id:1234` - `id:>=1234` - `id:<=1234` | | times\_used | integer | | | | | | You can apply one or more filters to a query. Learn more about \[Shopify API | | | | | | | search syntax]\(). | | | | | | * reverse [Boolean](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) Default:false Reverse the order of the underlying list. * saved​Search​Id [ID](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/ID) The ID of a [saved search](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/savedsearch#field-id). The search’s query string is used as the query argument. * sort​Key [Discount​Code​Sort​Keys](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/DiscountCodeSortKeys) Default:ID Sort the underlying list using a key. If your query is slow or returns an error, then [try specifying a sort key that matches the field used in the search](https://shopify.dev/api/usage/pagination-graphql#search-performance-considerations). *** * codes​Count [Count](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/Count) The number of codes that a customer can use to redeem the discount. * combines​With [Discount​Combines​With!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCombinesWith) non-null The [discount classes](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/combining-discounts/discount-combinations) that you can use in combination with [Shopify discount types](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/discount-types). * context [Discount​Context!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountContext) non-null The context defining which buyers can use the discount. * created​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount was created. * customer​Gets [Discount​Customer​Gets!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCustomerGets) non-null The items in the order that qualify for the discount, their quantities, and the total value of the discount. * discount​Classes [\[Discount​Class!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/DiscountClass) non-null The classes of the discount. * ends​At [Date​Time](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) The date and time when the discount expires and is no longer available to customers. For discounts without a fixed expiration date, specify `null`. * has​Timeline​Comment [Boolean!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Boolean) non-null Whether there are [timeline comments](https://help.shopify.com/manual/discounts/managing-discount-codes#use-the-discount-timeline) associated with the discount. * minimum​Requirement [Discount​Minimum​Requirement](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountMinimumRequirement) The minimum subtotal or quantity of items that are required for the discount to be applied. * recurring​Cycle​Limit [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The number of billing cycles for which the discount can be applied, which is useful for subscription-based discounts. For example, if you set this field to `3`, then the discount only applies to the first three billing cycles of a subscription. If you specify `0`, then the discount applies indefinitely. * shareable​Urls [\[Discount​Shareable​Url!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountShareableUrl) non-null A list of URLs that the app can use to share the discount. * short​Summary [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null An abbreviated version of the discount [`summary`](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/DiscountCodeBasic#field-summary) field. * starts​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount becomes active and is available to customers. * status [Discount​Status!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/DiscountStatus) non-null The status of the discount that describes its availability, expiration, or pending activation. * summary [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null A detailed explanation of what the discount is, who can use it, when and where it applies, and any associated rules or limitations. * tags [\[String!\]!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null A list of searchable keywords that are associated with the discount. For example, a merchant might apply the `loyalty` tag to discounts that are associated with their loyalty program. * title [String!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/String) non-null The discount's name that displays to merchants in the Shopify admin and to customers. * total​Sales [Money​V2](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/objects/MoneyV2) The total sales from orders where the discount was used. * updated​At [Date​Time!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/DateTime) non-null The date and time when the discount was updated. * usage​Limit [Int](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/scalars/Int) The maximum number of times the discount can be redeemed. For unlimited usage, specify `null`. ### Deprecated fields * customer​Selection [Discount​Customer​Selection!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountCustomerSelection) non-nullDeprecated * discount​Class [Merchandise​Discount​Class!](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/enums/MerchandiseDiscountClass) non-nullDeprecated *** ## Map ### Possible type in * [Discount](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/Discount) * [Discount​Code](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/latest/unions/DiscountCode)