▶️ Offer store credit

1. Create an Account Credit

  1. Go to StoreConnect App.

  2. In StoreConnect Navigation, open:

    • ConfigurationPaymentsAccount Credits.
  3. Click New to create an Account Credit.

  4. Configure the Account Credit:

    • Store → select store it applies to.

    • Account → select the individual account.

    • Name → enter a name for the credit.

    • Opening Balance → enter the starting credit amount.

    • Expiry Date → optional; set if needed.

    • Account Credit Type → select type:

      • Store Credit

      • Refund Credit

      • Return Credit

      • Gift Card

  5. Click Save.


2. Enable Contact to Use the Credit

  1. Go to the Account record.

  2. Under Account Credit, verify the assigned credit balance.

  3. Go to a Contact associated with the account.

  4. Enable "Allow this contact to use Account Credit" → Save.


3. Customer Purchase Using Account Credit

  1. On the website, sign in as the Contact.

  2. Add product(s) to cart and proceed to checkout.

  3. On the Payment step:

    • The Account Credits option will appear with available balance.

    • Enter the desired amount of credit to apply (full order value or partial).

  4. Complete the purchase.


4. View and Manage Account Credit History

Customer View

  • On their Account PageAccount Credits tab:

    • View complete history of:

      • Available balance.

      • Credits applied.

      • Deductions through orders.

Admin/Back-End View

  1. Go to the Account RecordAccount Credit:

    • See updated balance.

    • Option to put Account Credit on Hold (e.g. due to overdue payment).

  2. In the Order RecordPayments:

    • Verify that Account Credit was used for payment.
  3. In Account Credits List View → open the relevant credit:

    • View:

      • Current balance.

      • Opening balance.

    • Under Related, view complete Transaction History.


Notes

  • Putting Credit on Hold:

    • Temporarily pause the account’s ability to use the credit if necessary.
  • Account Credit Types offer flexibility for different business needs (store credit, gift cards, returns, refunds).

  • The system maintains a detailed audit trail of all credit activity.