Shopify store credit app for paid memberships and rewards
Use Memberply to give store credit on Shopify automatically through signup credit, recurring credit drops, cashback, birthday credit and points-to-credit rewards.
Store credit makes the next order easier.
Members can earn, view and use credit in Shopify.
What Shopify store credit does
Shopify store credit gives customers a credit balance they can use as payment on future purchases. Instead of sending another discount code, merchants can give members buying power that feels personal and useful.
Memberply turns that credit balance into a membership benefit so merchants can reward members automatically when they join, renew, shop or reach a reward moment. If you are searching for a Shopify store credit app, Memberply is strongest when credit is part of a paid membership, VIP program or loyalty offer. For program ideas, read the store credit program guide.
If you are still choosing the right app category, read our guide to which Shopify app to use for a paid membership program or compare Shopify loyalty apps.
Direct answer
How do you do store credit on Shopify?
Enable customer accounts and store credit in Shopify, then issue credit manually from Shopify admin or use Memberply to automate store credit rewards for memberships, cashback, points, birthdays, signup bonuses and recurring credit drops.
App fit
When do you need a Shopify store credit app?
Manual store credit is useful for one-off support cases. A Shopify store credit app is the better fit when you want repeatable rules: give new members signup credit, send monthly credit drops, convert fees into credit, reward purchases with cashback or let members redeem points for credit.
Mentioned by Shopify
Shopify highlights store credit as a loyalty tool
Shopify's store credit guide explains how store credit can help bring customers back, support loyalty and give merchants a more flexible alternative to discount code workarounds. Memberply is mentioned in the guide as one of the Shopify App Store apps merchants can use for store credit rewards.
Read Shopify's store credit guideStore credit vs discounts vs points
All three can support loyalty, but they create different customer behavior. Store credit is strongest when you want members to feel they already have value waiting in your store.
| Reward type | Best for | Membership use case |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify store credit | Future buying power tied to a customer account. | Signup credit, monthly credit drops, fee-to-credit rewards, cashback and birthday credit. |
| Discount codes | Immediate price reductions and simple promotions. | Member discounts, free shipping offers and sale windows. |
| Reward points | Ongoing earning mechanics that encourage activity. | Points for purchases that members can redeem for store credit or other rewards. |
Shopify store credit setup
How to issue, give and use store credit on Shopify
The strongest loyalty setup combines Shopify's native store credit balance with clear membership rules for when credit is earned.
Enable the Shopify credit experience
Use Shopify customer accounts and make sure store credit is enabled for the customers who should receive and redeem credit.
Issue credit manually when needed
For one-off situations such as support, goodwill, refunds or service recovery, issue store credit directly from Shopify admin.
Give credit automatically with Memberply
Use Memberply to give store credit for signup bonuses, recurring loyalty drops, fee-to-credit benefits, cashback, points redemption and birthday rewards.
Let customers use credit at checkout
When native store credit is available on the customer account, members can use their balance as a payment method through Shopify checkout and supported POS flows.
When should you use Memberply instead of only manual Shopify store credit?
Manual store credit works for individual cases. Memberply is the better fit when store credit is part of a repeatable Shopify loyalty app or paid membership program, because the credit needs to be issued from membership events rather than handled one customer at a time.
Give store credit automatically
Use Memberply when the answer to "how do I give store credit on Shopify?" is not a one-off admin action, but an automated member reward.
Keep the reward tied to membership
Connect credit to membership status, tier rules, renewals, purchases, points, birthdays and recurring drops so members understand why the value exists.
Store credit experience
See how store credit appears as a member reward
The member experience makes store credit feel tangible, so customers can understand their available credit, how it connects to membership and why they have a reason to return.
Store credit benefits merchants can offer with Memberply
Create rewards that feel valuable without training customers to wait for public discount codes.
Sign up store credit
Give new members credit as soon as they join your paid membership program.
Loyalty drops
Send recurring store credit drops so membership value continues after signup.
Fee to store credit
Convert membership fees into store credit so the monthly fee feels easier to justify.
Points to credit
Let members earn reward points and redeem them for Shopify store credit.
Cashback rewards
Return part of a member purchase as store credit to encourage the next order.
Birthday credit
Reward members with a personal store credit moment on their birthday.
How to use Shopify store credit as a membership benefit
A strong store credit membership offer connects the credit to a clear reason to join, stay subscribed and buy again.
Create your membership tier
Set the membership price, billing style and the promise members should understand before they join.
Choose the credit moment
Use signup credit, monthly credit drops, fee-to-credit, cashback, points-to-credit or birthday credit.
Show the value clearly
Explain the credit on product pages, cart pages, your membership landing page and the member portal.
Let members spend it
Members can use native Shopify store credit through customer accounts, checkout and Shopify POS when enabled.
Ways merchants use store credit in memberships
Store credit works best when it is tied to a clear membership promise: join, stay active, buy again, or celebrate a member moment.
Increase sign-ups
Give new members signup credit so the first membership purchase comes with immediate value.
Keep members subscribed
Use recurring credit drops so members receive fresh value throughout their membership.
Make fees easier to justify
Convert some or all of a membership fee into store credit so members feel the value coming back.
Bring buyers back
Return part of a purchase as cashback credit that encourages the next order.
Reward loyalty points
Let members earn points and redeem those points for Shopify store credit.
Create personal moments
Issue birthday credit so members have a timely reason to return to your store.
Why store credit can outperform discount codes
Discount codes often feel disposable. Store credit feels more like money a customer already has with your store, which can make the next purchase easier to justify.
Encourages repeat buying
Credit gives members a reason to come back and use their balance.
Protects your public pricing
Reward members without constantly running public sales.
Supports retention
Recurring credit drops and fee-to-credit rewards help membership value continue over time.
Works with customer accounts, legacy accounts and POS
Memberply adapts store credit delivery to the Shopify account experience your store uses.
Customer accounts
When Shopify store credit is enabled, Memberply delivers credit into the customer's account so it can be used as payment at checkout.
Legacy customer accounts
For legacy accounts, Memberply delivers store credit as a discount code in the member portal area.
Shopify POS
Staff can view member status and available store credit, and native store credit can be redeemed through Shopify's normal POS payment flow.
A practical store credit workflow
Memberply connects membership events to Shopify store credit so merchants can reward members without manual admin.
Create the membership
Set up tiers, pricing and the member benefits you want to offer.
Add credit rewards
Choose signup credit, recurring drops, cashback, points or fee-to-credit benefits.
Reward members
Memberply issues credit so members can use it on future Shopify purchases.
Merchant proof
Built for real Shopify stores
Merchants use Memberply for native Shopify fit, fair pricing and hands-on support.
"The app is great and does exactly what i need it to. It is well priced and Doug is so great."
Olverum Official Store
United Kingdom
"Works with Shopify's native store credit and checkout. Their pricing is fair, and their support is legendary."
Puzzery
Canada
"Our store is based in Argentina so we don't have access to Shopify Payments... Memberply solved it."
Elemental Outfit
Argentina
Questions merchants ask about Shopify store credit
Clear answers before you install Memberply and add store credit to your membership program.
What is the best Shopify store credit app for memberships?
Memberply is built for Shopify merchants that want store credit as part of a paid membership, VIP or loyalty program. It is best when store credit should be issued from membership events rather than only handled manually for one-off refunds.
Can I automate Shopify store credit rewards?
Yes. Memberply can automate Shopify store credit rewards for signup credit, recurring credit drops, fee-to-credit benefits, cashback, points redemption and birthday credit.
How do I give store credit on Shopify automatically?
Use Shopify customer accounts and store credit, then configure a Shopify store credit app such as Memberply to give credit from membership events like joining, renewing, earning cashback, redeeming points or qualifying for recurring credit drops.
What is Shopify store credit?
Shopify store credit is a customer credit balance that can be used as payment on future purchases. It is tied to the customer account and can be used for refunds, loyalty rewards, membership benefits and customer retention.
How do I do store credit on Shopify?
Enable customer accounts and store credit in Shopify, then issue credit directly from Shopify admin or use Memberply to automate credit rewards for membership events, cashback, points redemption, birthdays and recurring credit drops.
How do I issue store credit on Shopify?
You can issue store credit manually from Shopify admin for individual customers, or use Memberply to issue Shopify store credit automatically when members join, renew, earn cashback, redeem points, receive birthday rewards or qualify for recurring credit drops.
How do I give store credit on Shopify?
To give store credit on Shopify, make sure the customer has an account with store credit enabled, then add credit manually in Shopify or configure Memberply to give credit as a membership benefit.
How do customers use store credit on Shopify?
When Shopify store credit is enabled, customers can use their credit balance as a payment method at checkout. Memberply helps members earn and understand that credit through the membership experience.
Can members use Shopify store credit at checkout?
Yes. When Shopify store credit is enabled for customer accounts, members can use their store credit as a payment method at checkout.
Can I give store credit when someone joins a membership?
Yes. Memberply can issue signup store credit when a customer joins your membership program.
Can I give members recurring monthly store credit?
Yes. Memberply supports recurring store credit drops so members can receive store credit on a schedule.
Can membership fees become store credit?
Yes. Memberply supports fee-to-store-credit benefits that can convert membership fees into store credit rewards.
Does Shopify store credit work with Shopify POS?
Yes. If native Shopify store credit is enabled, store credit can be redeemed through Shopify's normal POS payment flow.
Is store credit better than discount codes?
Store credit is often better for member rewards because it feels like money the customer already has with your store, is tied to the customer, and can encourage a future purchase without making public discount codes the main loyalty mechanic.
What happens if I use legacy customer accounts?
For legacy customer accounts, Memberply delivers store credit as a discount code in the member portal area.
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