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How Promo Codes Work

Learn how promo codes work for events and experiences on YourKind.

Written by Andrew

Promo codes allow you to offer discounted tickets for your event or experience.

You can create custom codes, choose how the discount is applied, and track how each code performs.

Promo codes are useful for promotions, partnerships, early access, and special offers.


Creating Custom Promo Codes

When creating a promo code, you can choose your own code name using any combination of letters or numbers.

For example:

  • EARLYBIRD

  • VIP20

  • Friends10

  • Launch50

You can create unlimited promo codes for the same event or experience.


Discount Types

Promo codes can apply either a percentage discount or a fixed dollar discount.

Percentage discount

Applies a percentage off the ticket price.
Example: 20% off

Fixed discount

Applies a fixed dollar amount off the ticket price.
Example: $10 off

When creating a promo code, you set a default discount type and amount. This default applies to all included ticket types and add-ons unless you set a custom override (see below).


Choosing Which Ticket Types & Add-Ons the Code Applies To

By default, a promo code applies to all ticket types and add-ons on your event or experience.

If you would like the code to work on specific ticket types or add-ons, select Selected types in the "Applies To" field. You can then check or uncheck individual ticket types and add-ons.

Any ticket type or add-on that is not included will not be discounted when the code is used.

šŸ’” Tip
This is useful when you would like to offer a discount on General Admission but not VIP, or include add-ons like merchandise in the promotion while excluding others.


Custom Discount Overrides

When a promo code is set to apply to selected types, you can override the default discount amount for individual ticket types.

For example, you might set a default discount of $10 off, but apply a $50 discount to Final Release tickets and a $15 discount to Early Bird tickets.

To set a custom override, enter a different amount in the discount field next to the specific ticket type. Any ticket type without a custom amount will use the default.

ā„¹ļø Note
Custom overrides use the same discount type (percentage or fixed) as the default. You cannot mix percentage and fixed discounts within the same promo code.

āš ļø Caution
Double-check your custom amounts before saving. A $50 discount on a $50 ticket will make it free.



Usage Limits

You can set a usage limit when creating a promo code.
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This allows you to control how many times the code can be used.

Example: 50 use limit


Usage limits are useful for early bird offers or partner promotions.


Direct Promo Code Links

Each promo code has a unique link that can be shared with your audience.

When someone uses this link, the promo code will automatically be applied on the event or experience page.

This is useful for:

  • Influencer campaigns

  • Partner promotions

  • Email or SMS marketing

  • Private offers

Using direct links makes it easier for customers to access the correct discount without needing to manually enter the code.


Viewing Promo Code Performance

You can see how each promo code performs from the event or experience dashboard.

This includes:

• Number of times the code was used
• Revenue generated using the code
• Tickets sold with the code

This makes it easy to track which promotions are working best.


Downloading Promo Code Reports

You can download a detailed promo code report from the Reports section of the dashboard.

The report includes:

  • Promo code(s) used

  • Ticket details

  • Quantity sold

  • Revenue generated

This is useful for analysing campaigns, partnerships, or influencer promotions.

šŸ’” Tip

Use different promo codes for different partners or campaigns so you can track exactly where your ticket sales are coming from.

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