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Set Minimum Order Amount on Shopify

Set a minimum purchase amount so every order clears your cost threshold — Set a minimum cart total in dollars. Customers must reach the threshold before checkout completes — eliminating orders that cost more to fulfill than they earn.

Dollar-based minimums Cart total enforcement Profitability protection Custom thresholds
Rule configuration

Min $50.00 cart total · Store-wide · All customers

Your Cart 1
Handmade Candle

Handmade Candle

Lavender / Small

$18.00

Quantity
1
Subtotal $18.00

Below minimum

Minimum order is $50.00. Add $32.00 more to proceed.

Complete order

Why merchants need this

The challenge and how Nex MOQ solves it

The Problem

Without order limits

An $18 candle costs $8 to ship and $3 to pack. That's an $7 order that barely breaks even before payment processing. Without a dollar minimum, these micro-orders pile up and quietly drain your margins.

Lost revenue, compliance risk, or unfair access
The Solution

With Nex MOQ

Set a minimum cart total and let customers see exactly how much more to spend. Checkout stays blocked until the threshold is met — on every payment method, including accelerated checkout.

Automated enforcement at checkout
Takes under 2 minutes

How to set it up

No code required. Just create a rule and activate it.

Nex Checkout validator
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Simple Order Limit

Set up basic min/max quantity or amount limits.

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Advanced Rules

Create custom validations with conditions.

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All validation messages will be shown only on the checkout page.

Min $50.00 cart total · Store-wide · All customers
Enable/Disable Limit
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Product Min Quantity

Set minimum quantity for products

Product Max Quantity

Set maximum quantity for products

50

Enter the minimum amount for the product

Products
Error Message
Use custom message
Minimum order is $50.00. Add $32.00 more to proceed.
Cart 1
Handmade Candle
Handmade Candle

Lavender / Small

1
$18.00

Minimum order is $50.00. Add $32.00 more to proceed.

Screenshots are for illustration purposes. Actual app interface may vary slightly.

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No credit card required · Works on all Shopify plans

When to use Minimum Order Amount

Common scenarios merchants solve with this feature

Free shipping thresholds

Enforce a minimum order value that matches your free shipping policy — no more subsidizing $12 shipments

B2B minimum orders

Require wholesale buyers to meet dollar-based purchase minimums on every order

Profitability floors

Guarantee every order clears your cost of goods, shipping, and handling

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about minimum order amount

Is the minimum based on cart total before or after discounts?

After discounts. If a discount code drops the total below the minimum, checkout is blocked.

Can I set different minimums for different countries?

Yes. Use country-based conditions to set different amounts per shipping destination.

Does this work with multi-currency stores?

The rule is set in your store's base currency. Shopify handles conversion for international customers.

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