Read the Fine Print: Expiry, Exclusions & Minimums
28 Aug, 26 · 4 min read · Know-how
A code failing at checkout is almost never a broken code — it is a term you skipped. The three usual suspects are expiry dates, brand exclusions and minimum baskets. Our 60-second check covers all three before you type a single digit.
First, confirm the date: seasonal codes die quietly, and stores rarely warn you. Second, scan the exclusions: premium lines, gift cards and marketplace sellers are the most common carve-outs. Third, check the basket math — a $150 threshold means $150 before tax and shipping, not after.
When a code still fails, remove sale items and retry. Most promotions apply to full-price goods only, and splitting one mixed basket into two orders often rescues the discount.
Key takeaways
- Always read the terms line under the reveal button.
- Thresholds count pre-tax, pre-shipping totals.
- Sale items usually need their own separate order.
Try it today
Open the coupons index, reveal one code and run the full checklist at checkout. It takes less than a minute.