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Coupons

Coupons are discounts codes that you can configure and apply to subscriptions.

Sample coupon [ JSON ]

{ "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505786, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 500, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "sample_offer", "name": "Sample Offer", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1517505786000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505786 }

API Index URL GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons

Coupon attributes

id
Used to uniquely identify the coupon in your website/application and to integrate with Chargebee.
string, max chars=50
name
The display name used in web interface for identifying the coupon.
string, max chars=50
invoice_name
Display name used in invoice. If it is not configured then name is used in invoice.
optional, string, max chars=100
discount_type
The type of discount.
enumerated string, default=percentage
Possible values are
fixed_amountThe specified amount will be given as discount.percentageThe specified percentage will be given as discount.
discount_percentage
Discount value in percentage.
optional, double, min=0.01, max=100.0
discount_amount
Discount value in cents.
optional, in cents, min=0
currency_code
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the coupon. Applicable for fixed_amount coupons alone.
optional, string, max chars=3
duration_type
Specifies the time duration this coupon is applicable.
enumerated string, default=forever
Possible values are
one_timeDiscount is applied once.foreverDiscount is applied for each billing cycle of the subscription.limited_periodDiscount is applied for the specified number of months.
valid_till
Date upto which the coupon can be applied to new subscriptions.
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
max_redemptions
Maximum number of times this coupon can be redeemed.
optional, integer, min=1
status
Status of the coupon.
optional, enumerated string, default=active
Possible values are
activeCan be applied to a subscription.expiredCannot be applied to a subscription. A coupon may expire due to exceeding max redemptions or 'valid till' date is past. Existing associations remain unaffected.archivedCannot be applied to a subscription. Existing associations remain unaffected.deletedIndicates the coupon has been deleted.
apply_on
The invoice items for which this discounts need to be applied.
enumerated string
Possible values are
invoice_amountDiscount will be applied to the total invoice amount.each_specified_itemDiscount will be applied to each plan and addon item specified.
plan_constraint
Plans the coupon can be applied to.
enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any plans.allCoupon applicable to all plans.specificCoupon applicable to specific plan(s).not_applicableCoupon only applicable to invoice amount and not any plans.
addon_constraint
Addons the coupon can be applied to.
enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any addons.allCoupon applicable to all addons.specificCoupon applicable to specific addon(s).not_applicableCoupon only applicable to invoice amount and not any addons.
created_at
Timestamp indicating when this coupon is created.
timestamp(UTC) in seconds
archived_at
Timestamp indicating when this coupon was archived.
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
resource_version
Version number of this resource. Each update of this resource results in incremental change of this number.
optional, long
updated_at
Timestamp indicating when this coupon was last updated. Note that this does not change when the 'redemptions' attribute is changed. This attribute will be present only if the resource has been updated after 2016-11-09.
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
included_in_mrr
The coupon is included in MRR calculations for your site. This attribute is only applicable for coupons of duration_type = one_time and when the feature is enabled in Chargebee. Note: If the site-level setting is to exclude one-time coupons from MRR calculations, this value is always returned false.
optional, boolean
period
The duration of time for which the coupon is attached to the subscription, in period_units. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, integer, min=1
period_unit
The unit of time for period. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
dayA period of 24 hours.weekA period of 7 days.monthA period of 1 calendar month.yearA period of 1 calendar year.
plan_ids
List of plan ids for which this coupon is applicable.
optional, list of string
addon_ids
List of addon ids for which this coupon is applicable.
optional, list of string
redemptions
The number of times this coupon has been redeemed.
optional, integer, min=0
invoice_notes
A customer-facing note added to all invoices associated with this API resource. This note becomes one among all the notes displayed on the invoice PDF.
optional, string, max chars=2000
meta_data
A set of key-value pairs stored as additional information for the subscription. Learn more.
optional, jsonobject

Create a coupon

Create a new coupon.
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d id="sample_offer" \
     -d name="Sample Offer" \
     -d discount_type="fixed_amount" \
     -d discount_amount=500 \
     -d apply_on="invoice_amount" \
     -d duration_type="forever"
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d id="sample_offer" \
     -d name="Sample Offer" \
     -d discount_type="fixed_amount" \
     -d discount_amount=500 \
     -d apply_on="invoice_amount" \
     -d duration_type="forever"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505786, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 500, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "sample_offer", "name": "Sample Offer", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1517505786000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505786 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons

Input Parameters

id
Used to uniquely identify the coupon in your website/application and to integrate with Chargebee.
required, string, max chars=50
name
The display name used in web interface for identifying the coupon.
required, string, max chars=50
invoice_name
Display name used in invoice. If it is not configured then name is used in invoice.
optional, string, max chars=100
discount_type
The type of discount.
required, enumerated string, default=percentage
Possible values are
fixed_amountThe specified amount will be given as discount.percentageThe specified percentage will be given as discount.
discount_amount
Discount value in cents.
optional, in cents, min=0
currency_code
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the coupon. Applicable for fixed_amount coupons alone.
required if Multicurrency is enabled, string, max chars=3
discount_percentage
Discount value in percentage.
optional, double, min=0.01, max=100.0
apply_on
The invoice items for which this discounts need to be applied.
required, enumerated string
Possible values are
invoice_amountDiscount will be applied to the total invoice amount.each_specified_itemDiscount will be applied to each plan and addon item specified.
duration_type
Specifies the time duration this coupon is applicable.
required, enumerated string, default=forever
Possible values are
one_timeDiscount is applied once.foreverDiscount is applied for each billing cycle of the subscription.limited_periodDiscount is applied for the specified number of months.
duration_month
The duration in months for the coupon to be applied. Applicable only to limited period coupon.
optional, integer, min=1, max=240
valid_till
Date upto which the coupon can be applied to new subscriptions.
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
max_redemptions
Maximum number of times this coupon can be redeemed.
optional, integer, min=1
invoice_notes
A customer-facing note added to all invoices associated with this API resource. This note becomes one among all the notes displayed on the invoice PDF.
optional, string, max chars=2000
meta_data
A set of key-value pairs stored as additional information for the subscription. Learn more.
optional, jsonobject
included_in_mrr
The coupon is included in MRR calculations for your site. This attribute is only applicable for coupons of duration_type = one_time and when the feature is enabled in Chargebee. Note: If the site-level setting is to exclude one-time coupons from MRR calculations, this value is always returned false.
optional, boolean
period
The duration of time for which the coupon is attached to the subscription, in period_units. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, integer, min=1
period_unit
The unit of time for period. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
dayA period of 24 hours.weekA period of 7 days.monthA period of 1 calendar month.yearA period of 1 calendar year.
plan_constraint
Plans the coupon can be applied to.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any plans.allCoupon applicable to all plans.specificCoupon only applicable to specified plans. If used, it is mandatory to specify the plan(s).
addon_constraint
Addons the coupon can be applied to.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any addons.allCoupon applicable to all addons.specificCoupon only applicable to specified addons. If used, it is mandatory to specify the addon(s).
plan_ids[0..n]
Identifier of the plan.
optional, list of string
addon_ids[0..n]
Identifier of the addon.
optional, list of string
status
Status of the coupon.
optional, enumerated string, default=active
Possible values are
activeCan be applied to a subscription.archivedCannot be applied to a subscription. Existing associations remain unaffected.

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned

List coupons

List the available coupons.
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons \
     -G  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     --data-urlencode limit=5 \
     --data-urlencode duration_type[is]="forever" \
     --data-urlencode status[is]="active" \
     --data-urlencode sort_by[asc]="created_at"
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons \
     -G  \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     --data-urlencode limit=5 \
     --data-urlencode duration_type[is]="forever" \
     --data-urlencode status[is]="active" \
     --data-urlencode sort_by[asc]="created_at"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"list": [ {"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505786, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 500, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "sample_offer", "name": "Sample Offer", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1517505786000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505786 }}, {..} ]}

URL Format GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons

Input Parameters

limit
The number of resources to be returned.
optional, integer, default=10, min=1, max=100
offset
Determines your position in the list for pagination. To ensure that the next page is retrieved correctly, always set offset to the value of next_offset obtained in the previous iteration of the API call.
optional, string, max chars=1000
sort_by[<sort-order>]
Sorts based on the specified attribute.
Supported attributes : created_at
Supported sort-orders : asc, desc

Example → sort_by[asc] = "created_at"
This will sort the result based on the 'created_at' attribute in ascending(earliest first) order.
optional, string filter
Filter Params
For operator usages, see the Pagination and Filtering section.
id[<operator>]
Used to uniquely identify the coupon in your website/application and to integrate with Chargebee.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → id[is] = "OFF2008"
optional, string filter
name[<operator>]
The display name used in web interface for identifying the coupon.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → name[is_not] = "Offer 10"
optional, string filter
discount_type[<operator>]
The type of discount. Possible values are : fixed_amount, percentage.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → discount_type[is] = "fixed_amount"
optional, enumerated string filter
duration_type[<operator>]
Specifies the time duration this coupon is applicable. Possible values are : one_time, forever, limited_period.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → duration_type[is_not] = "forever"
optional, enumerated string filter
status[<operator>]
Status of the coupon. Possible values are : active, expired, archived, deleted.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → status[is] = "active"
optional, enumerated string filter
apply_on[<operator>]
The invoice items for which this discounts need to be applied. Possible values are : invoice_amount, each_specified_item.
Supported operators : is, is_not, in, not_in

Example → apply_on[is] = "invoice_amount"
optional, enumerated string filter
created_at[<operator>]
Timestamp indicating when this coupon is created.
Supported operators : after, before, on, between

Example → created_at[after] = "145222875"
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds filter
updated_at[<operator>]
To filter based on updated at. This attribute will be present only if the resource has been updated after 2016-11-09.
Supported operators : after, before, on, between

Example → updated_at[after] = "1243545465"
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds filter
currency_code[<operator>]
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the coupon. Applicable for fixed_amount coupons alone.
Supported operators : is, is_not, starts_with, in, not_in

Example → currency_code[is] = "USD"
optional, string filter

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned
next_offset
This attribute is returned only if more resources are present. To fetch the next set of resources use this value for the input parameter “offset”.
optional, string, max chars=1000

Retrieve a coupon

Retrieve a specific coupon using the id.
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/plan_only_coupon \
     -u {site_api_key}:
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/plan_only_coupon \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "none", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "each_specified_item", "created_at": 1595179384, "discount_percentage": 10, "discount_type": "percentage", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "plan_only_coupon", "name": "Plan Only Coupon", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "all", "redemptions": 0, "status": "active" }}

URL Format GET

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/{coupon_id}

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned

Sample admin console URL

https://{site}.chargebee.com/admin-console/coupons/123x

Update a coupon

When updating coupons that are already linked to an invoice or subscription you can only update the following parameters:

  • name
  • invoice name
  • plan_constraint - Applicable when apply_on is set as each_specified_item. Allows change from none to all, none to specific, and specific to all.
  • addon_constraint - Applicable when apply_on is set as each_specified_item. Allows change from none to all, none to specific, and specific to all.
  • plan_ids - Applicable when plan_constraint is set as specific. Allows addition of new plan_ids. However, existing plan_ids cannot be removed.
  • addon_ids - Applicable when addon_constraint is set as specific. Allows addition of new addon_ids. However, existing addon_ids cannot be removed.
  • valid_till
  • max_redemptions
  • invoice_notes
  • included_in_mrr
  • meta_data
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/welcome_offer \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d discount_type="percentage" \
     -d discount_percentage=10.0 \
     -d apply_on="invoice_amount" \
     -d duration_type="one_time"
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/welcome_offer \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d discount_type="percentage" \
     -d discount_percentage=10.0 \
     -d apply_on="invoice_amount" \
     -d duration_type="one_time"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505791, "discount_percentage": 10, "discount_type": "percentage", "duration_type": "one_time", "id": "welcome_offer", "name": "welcome Offer", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1517505791000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505791 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/{coupon_id}

Input Parameters

name
The display name used in web interface for identifying the coupon.
optional, string, max chars=50
invoice_name
Display name used in invoice. If it is not configured then name is used in invoice.
optional, string, max chars=100
discount_type
The type of discount.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
fixed_amountThe specified amount will be given as discount.percentageThe specified percentage will be given as discount.
discount_amount
Discount value in cents.
optional, in cents, min=0
currency_code
The currency code (ISO 4217 format) of the coupon. Applicable for fixed_amount coupons alone.
required if Multicurrency is enabled, string, max chars=3
discount_percentage
Discount value in percentage.
optional, double, min=0.01, max=100.0
apply_on
The invoice items for which this discounts need to be applied.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
invoice_amountDiscount will be applied to the total invoice amount.each_specified_itemDiscount will be applied to each plan and addon item specified.
duration_type
Specifies the time duration this coupon is applicable.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
one_timeDiscount is applied once.foreverDiscount is applied for each billing cycle of the subscription.limited_periodDiscount is applied for the specified number of months.
duration_month
The duration in months for the coupon to be applied. Applicable only to limited period coupon.
optional, integer, min=1, max=240
valid_till
Date upto which the coupon can be applied to new subscriptions.
optional, timestamp(UTC) in seconds
max_redemptions
Maximum number of times this coupon can be redeemed.
optional, integer, min=1
invoice_notes
A customer-facing note added to all invoices associated with this API resource. This note becomes one among all the notes displayed on the invoice PDF.
optional, string, max chars=2000
meta_data
A set of key-value pairs stored as additional information for the subscription. Learn more.
optional, jsonobject
included_in_mrr
The coupon is included in MRR calculations for your site. This attribute is only applicable for coupons of duration_type = one_time and when the feature is enabled in Chargebee. Note: If the site-level setting is to exclude one-time coupons from MRR calculations, this value is always returned false.
optional, boolean
period
The duration of time for which the coupon is attached to the subscription, in period_units. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, integer, min=1
period_unit
The unit of time for period. Applicable only when duration_type is limited_period.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
dayA period of 24 hours.weekA period of 7 days.monthA period of 1 calendar month.yearA period of 1 calendar year.
plan_constraint
Plans the coupon can be applied to.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any plans.allCoupon applicable to all plans.specificCoupon only applicable to specified plans. If used, it is mandatory to specify the plan(s).
addon_constraint
Addons the coupon can be applied to.
optional, enumerated string
Possible values are
noneCoupon not applicable to any addons.allCoupon applicable to all addons.specificCoupon only applicable to specified addons. If used, it is mandatory to specify the addon(s).
plan_ids[0..n]
Identifier of the plan.
optional, list of string
addon_ids[0..n]
Identifier of the addon.
optional, list of string

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned

Delete a coupon

If no Subscriptions/Invoices are linked to this Coupon, the Coupon will be deleted from your Chargebee site. This action cannot be undone.

To ensure that existing Subscriptions/Invoices are not affected, Coupons associated with them will not be deleted, but moved to "Archived" state. Once a Coupon has been archived, it cannot be edited or used again and the Coupon cannot be unarchived. Unused Coupons codes will be deleted.

Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/beta/delete \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/beta/delete \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505787, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 500, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "beta", "name": "Beta", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1600968187440, "status": "deleted", "updated_at": 1600968187 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/{coupon_id}/delete

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned

Copy a coupon

Creates a coupon in this site by copying its configurations from another site. Copying of archived coupons is not supported.

Note:
  • The plans and addons (refer plan_constraint, plan_ids, addon_constraint, addon_ids) that are linked will also be copied. E.g. in the source site, the coupon C1 has P1 and P2 as applicable plans. Now, if in the destination site only the plan P1 is present, the newly created coupon will have only P1 as the applicable plan. So we recommend that you copy the necessary plans and addons before copying the coupons.
  • The 'redemptions' count is not copied. It will be 0 for the newly created coupon. Hence, if you are copying a Expired coupon (expired because max_redemptions is reached), its status will be 'Active' when created.
This API is not enabled for live sites by default. Please contact support@chargebee.com to get this enabled.
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/copy \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d from_site="merchant-test" \
     -d id_at_from_site="copy_coupon"
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/copy \
     -u {site_api_key}:\
     -d from_site="merchant-test" \
     -d id_at_from_site="copy_coupon"

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505785, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 100, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "one_time", "id": "copy_coupon", "name": "Copy Coupon", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 0, "resource_version": 1517505785000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505785 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/copy

Input Parameters

from_site
Your Chargebee site name having the coupon to be copied.
Note: Unless you are copying from a twin site (acme & acme-test are twin sites), please contact support@chargebee.com to have this white-listed.
required, string, max chars=50
id_at_from_site
Id of the coupon to be copied. The new coupon created in this site will have the same Id.
required, string, max chars=100
id
Id of copied coupon in this site.
optional, string, max chars=100
for_site_merging
If copy action is performed as part of Chargebee site merge action, pass the value as true.
Note: If this parameter is passed true coupon state, redmeptions, coupon set and coupon codes associated with this coupon will be copied.
optional, boolean, default=false

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned

Unarchive a coupon

Unarchives a specific coupon using the id.
Sample Request 
curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/winter_offer/unarchive \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:
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curl  https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/winter_offer/unarchive \
     -X POST  \
     -u {site_api_key}:

Sample Response [ JSON ]

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{"coupon": { "addon_constraint": "not_applicable", "apply_discount_on": "not_applicable", "apply_on": "invoice_amount", "created_at": 1517505790, "currency_code": "USD", "discount_amount": 500, "discount_type": "fixed_amount", "duration_type": "forever", "id": "winter_offer", "name": "Winter Offer", "object": "coupon", "plan_constraint": "not_applicable", "redemptions": 1, "resource_version": 1517505790000, "status": "active", "updated_at": 1517505790 }}

URL Format POST

https://{site}.chargebee.com/api/v2/coupons/{coupon_id}/unarchive

Returns

coupon
Resource object representing coupon.
always returned