How to Use Shopify Discount Codes and Deals in the Gulf and Egypt

Shopify's real saving is the launch offer it publishes itself, so getting the most from it comes down to a few practical steps for merchants in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt.

This guide covers opening the trial through our card, building a sample shop in three days, the $1 months, choosing between Basic, Grow and Advanced, and when yearly billing pays off.

It also explains Shopify's outside gateway fee, the local providers merchants connect, the payment methods shoppers expect, the trial terms, cancelling, moving an existing shop and getting help. We check every step against Shopify's international pages so it matches what you see when you sign up.

Learning how to use Shopify discount codes and deals in the Gulf and Egypt starts with one fact: Shopify's real saving is its launch offer, three free days and then $1 a month for three months. This guide walks through the trial, the $1 months, plan choice, gateway fees, payment methods, cancelling, moving a shop and support.

How to Use Shopify Discount Codes and Deals: What Is the First Step?

Begin at Shopify's free trial sign-up through our card, then use the three free days to build and test a sample shop for your market. This applies to sellers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt alike.

What appears once the page loads?

A short form asks for an email address, and the banner beside it repeats the launch offer: three days at zero cost, then $1 a month for your first three months.

Why is this the saving worth having?

Shopify sets the launch price itself, so a seller in Riyadh, Kuwait City or Cairo can build, stock and test a full shop for a few dollars before regular billing starts.

What is bundled into the launch offer?

Every builder tool during the free days, followed by three cheap months on the plan you select, with the same features paying merchants get.

• Three days at zero cost
• $1 a month for three months
• Every store feature switched on

1. Open our Shopify card.
2. Sign up with an email address.
3. Choose a plan before day three ends.

Is a payment card needed at sign-up?

Shopify's pricing page states that a credit card is only requested later, so the account opens with an email and payment details come in when you pick a plan.

How much can be done in three days?

Enough to pick a theme, upload a first catalogue, connect a domain, write shipping zones for your country and place a test order through your own checkout.

Who gains most from the free days?

Instagram and WhatsApp sellers who want a real checkout, and shop owners in Jeddah, Doha or Alexandria testing online sales for the first time.

• Opens with just an email
• Complete admin from day one
• Work carries over to a paid plan

1. Start the trial from our card.
2. Build a sample shop in three days.
3. Pick a plan to keep it online.

How to Use Shopify Discount Codes With the $1 Launch Months?

The $1 price runs for the first three months on most plans, so settle on the right plan before the free days run out. Shopify lists these details on its international pages.

Which plans carry the $1 price?

Shopify says most plans start at $1 for the first three months; the billing screen shows whether your chosen plan qualifies, so confirm it there before you approve.

What does the account cost from month four?

The regular price begins, and on the international pricing page served to Gulf and Egyptian visitors Basic is $39 billed monthly or $29 a month on yearly billing.

How can a new shop use the cheap months well?

Launch inside them: publish products, run a small ad test and win first orders, so revenue is already flowing when regular billing begins.

• Three cheap months to launch
• Full features at the low price
• Plan can change at any point

1. Select a plan on the billing screen.
2. Confirm the $1 price is listed.
3. Mark the date regular pricing starts.

Which plan suits a brand-new shop?

Basic suits most founders during the $1 months, because it includes the full shop and the price stays low while you learn.

When do higher plans start to pay?

When the outside gateway fee saving and extra staff or courier tools are worth more than the price gap, often once monthly sales reach a few thousand dollars.

How can you test your choice?

Use the launch months to measure orders and fees, then compare the real numbers before committing to yearly billing. Shopify's own pages describe it this way.

• Start small, move up later
• Let fees guide the switch
• Decide with real numbers

1. Start on Basic in the trial.
2. Record sales and fees monthly.
3. Upgrade when the sums favour it.

Which Plan and Billing Term Deliver the Most Value?

Weigh Grow's lower gateway fee against its higher price, and move to yearly billing only once the shop has proved itself with steady orders. Each point makes the next decision easier.

What extra does Grow bring?

Up to five staff accounts, a lower outside gateway fee of 1% instead of 2%, fuller reports and higher credit caps on the pricing page.

Which shops suit Grow?

A brand with a small team packing orders, answering chats and posting products, often selling in Saudi Arabia and a neighbouring Gulf market at once.

Does the higher price pay for itself?

It can: on $5,000 of monthly sales through an outside gateway, the fee drops by about $50, which covers a good share of the price gap.

• Five team logins
• Half the gateway fee of Basic
• Better reporting

1. Total your monthly sales.
2. Work out 1% of that figure.
3. Compare it with the price gap.

What is the gap on each plan?

On the international page, Basic drops from $39 to $29, Grow from $105 to $79 and Advanced from $399 to $299 a month, roughly a quarter off.

When is yearly billing a good idea?

Once the $1 months are over and the shop has steady sales, because by then you know the plan suits you and the saving is certain.

What is the trade-off?

You commit a larger sum upfront, so a brand still testing products may prefer monthly billing until demand is proven. Shopify's own pages describe it this way.

• About a quarter cheaper
• Best after the launch months
• Larger upfront payment

1. Finish the three $1 months.
2. Review sales and plan fit.
3. Switch billing to yearly in settings.

How Do Gateway Fees Change the Real Price?

Every shop in the Gulf outside the UAE and in Egypt pays Shopify's outside gateway fee on top of the provider's own card rate. This applies to sellers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt alike.

What is the fee on each plan?

Shopify lists 2% on Basic, 1% on Grow, 0.6% on Advanced and 0.2% on Plus, applied to each order paid through the outside provider.

Why does it weigh heavily here?

Every store in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt uses an outside gateway, so this fee touches each order and shapes which plan works out cheapest.

How can you bring the fee down?

Move to a higher plan once sales are large enough that the fee saving beats the price difference, and review the sums every quarter.

• Fee drops on each plan
• Applies to every gateway order
• Worth checking quarterly

1. Note monthly sales through your gateway.
2. Work out the fee on two plans.
3. Switch when the higher plan saves money.

Which providers do Saudi sellers often use?

Moyasar, Tap, HyperPay and PayTabs are common Saudi choices, and through them shoppers can pay with mada, Apple Pay, Visa and Mastercard.

What about Egypt and the other Gulf states?

Paymob is widely used in Egypt for cards, wallets and instalment options, while Tap and PayTabs also cover several Gulf countries; Shopify's gateway directory confirms each provider by country.

How do you pick between providers?

Compare card rates, payout speed, local methods such as mada or wallets, settlement currency and how quickly support answers. Sellers across the Gulf and Egypt can rely on this.

• Installed as an app
• Local methods via the provider
• Directory shows availability

1. Filter Shopify's directory by country.
2. Shortlist two providers.
3. Compare rates and payout times.

Which Payment Methods Matter and What Are the Trial Terms?

Mada, KNET, wallets and cash on delivery come through your provider, and the billing screen always shows the trial terms for your account. Shopify lists these details on its international pages.

Which methods do Gulf shoppers expect?

Mada cards in Saudi Arabia, KNET in Kuwait, Apple Pay, Visa and Mastercard across the region, plus instalment options such as Tabby and Tamara where your provider supports them.

What do Egyptian shoppers look for?

Cards, mobile wallets and instalment plans are popular, and many stores also offer cash on delivery through Shopify's manual payment option. Shopify's own pages describe it this way.

How do you choose which methods to show?

Start with the methods your shoppers use most, add instalments for higher-priced items and keep cash on delivery where returns stay manageable.

• Methods follow the gateway
• Local cards matter most
• Cash on delivery is optional

1. List your shoppers' favourite methods.
2. Choose a gateway that offers them.
3. Test each one with a small order.

When does the first charge happen?

After the three free days, the $1 monthly price applies for three months, and from the fourth month the regular price of your plan is charged.

Can the launch offer change?

Shopify sets and adjusts the offer itself, so the terms shown when you sign up are the ones that apply to your account.

How do you stay clear of surprise charges?

Note the date your third $1 month ends, decide by then whether to keep, change or close the plan, and check the charge currency on your card statement.

• Terms shown at sign-up
• Regular price from month four
• Your bank may add conversion fees

1. Read the terms on the billing screen.
2. Set a reminder before month four.
3. Confirm the plan you want to keep.

How Do Cancelling and Moving a Shop Work?

Shopify lets you close the account whenever you decide, and an existing shop can bring its products, customers and orders across with import tools. Each point makes the next decision easier.

Can you switch plans later?

Yes, you can move up or down from the billing settings, so starting small on Basic carries little risk for a new shop in Kuwait or Bahrain.

Do Plus contracts follow the same rule?

Plus is sold on one-year or three-year terms, and Shopify says those can be cancelled once the term commitment has expired. The figures match what Shopify lists for international merchants.

What should you do before closing a shop?

Export products, customers and orders, keep invoices for your records and move any domain you bought to another registrar first. The figures match what Shopify lists for international merchants.

• Zero setup cost
• Upgrade or downgrade freely
• Plus follows its term

1. Export your store data.
2. Save your billing invoices.
3. Close or pause from settings.

What can be imported?

Products, customers and past orders can come across through import tools, while images, page content and redirects may need a migration app or a little manual work.

How long does a move take?

A small catalogue can move in a day, while larger shops with many variants and old URLs usually need a week of planning and checks.

What should you check after the move?

Test checkout with your local gateway, confirm prices in your currency, review shipping zones for your country and set redirects so old links keep working.

• Catalogue import tools
• Customer history kept
• Redirects protect search traffic

1. Export data from the old platform.
2. Import into the trial shop.
3. Test checkout before switching the domain.

Where Can You Find Help and Add Staff?

Live chat support is open around the clock, and Grow and Advanced add staff logins as your team grows beyond the founder. This applies to sellers in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Egypt alike.

Do higher plans get faster help?

Plus adds priority 24/7 phone support, while the standard plans rely on live chat and the Help Center. The figures match what Shopify lists for international merchants.

Which other help is on offer?

The Help Center, the community forum, free Shopify Academy courses and a directory of partners you can hire for design or setup work.

When is it worth contacting support?

For billing questions, gateway set-up problems or checkout errors, where a quick answer protects sales. Shopify keeps these details up to date itself.

• Chat around the clock
• Free courses and forum
• Phone priority on Plus

1. Search the Help Center first.
2. Open live chat if needed.
3. Keep the ticket number for follow-up.

How many staff can each plan add?

Grow allows up to 5 staff accounts, Advanced up to 15 and Plus an unlimited number, while Basic suits a founder working alone.

Can freelancers be given access?

Yes, Shopify lets you invite third-party collaborators such as developers and designers, who work in the admin without using a paid staff seat.

Why do separate logins matter?

They keep payments and settings safe, show who changed what and let you remove access quickly when a team member leaves. Sellers across the Gulf and Egypt can rely on this.

• Logins grow with the plan
• Collaborators invited separately
• Clear record of changes

1. List who needs admin access.
2. Set permissions for each role.
3. Invite freelancers as collaborators.