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Apply Discount Code

Verify that customers can apply valid discount codes at checkout and see the discount reflected in their order total.

6 steps
~4 min
cj-12

Preconditions

  • Cart has items totaling enough to meet any discount minimum
  • A valid discount code exists (e.g., "SAVE10" for 10% off)

Test Data

Use a known valid discount code that applies to your cart items

Test Steps

Follow each step carefully

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Navigate to cart or checkout page

Location

Click cart icon and proceed to cart/checkout

Verify

Cart or checkout page loads with items visible

Locate the discount/promo code input field

Location

"Have a promo code?", "Discount code", or expandable coupon field

Verify

Discount code input field is visible or expandable

Enter a valid discount code

Location

Type the discount code in the input field

Verify

Code is entered in the field

Click "Apply" to apply the discount

Location

Apply button next to discount field

Verify

Success message appears; discount is shown in order summary

Verify the discount amount is correct

Location

Check the discount line item in order summary

Verify

Discount amount matches the code value (e.g., 10% of subtotal)

Verify the total is reduced by the discount amount

Location

Compare new total to original subtotal

Verify

Total = Subtotal - Discount (+ shipping/tax if applicable)

Expected Result

Discount code application works: (1) Discount field is accessible, (2) Valid codes are accepted with success feedback, (3) Discount is shown as a line item, (4) Total is correctly reduced, (5) Invalid codes show appropriate error message.

Ready to Complete?

Click when you have verified all steps and the expected result.

Test Info

Module
Customer Journey
Steps
6
Duration
4 min
XP Value
+30