In plain English
It is a code connected with lowering the amount charged. A buyer uses it on a purchase to receive that price reduction.
In context
Here, the label indicates that the requested entry is a code a buyer uses to get a discount on the purchase.
- Situation
- Using carts, promotions, checkout, delivery choices, and order confirmation
- What it communicates
- labels the field for entering a discount code
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish whether using the code will actually result in a discount for a given purchase.
Examples
“At checkout, the buyer entered a promo code to reduce the amount charged for the coat.”
“The order form has a line marked Promo code, and she left it empty.”