Apply Ticket-Level Discounts on Shift4 Dine
Description: Learn how to apply and remove preset and open discounts to an entire ticket on Shift4 Dine, including how to enter a custom discount amount, select a reason, and remove an open discount if needed.
Note: Employees must have the Use Discounts permission enabled to apply discounts. For help updating permissions, visit the Change User Permissions article.
Apply a Preset Discount
- Log in to Shift4 Dine.
- Create a new ticket or open an existing ticket.
- With the ticket open, select the kebab menu (3 dots) from the upper right corner.
- Select Discounts.

- Choose one or more discounts from the list of pre-programmed discounts.
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- Select Ok.
- Select the appropriate Reason for the discount (if applicable).
- Select OK to apply the discount(s) to the ticket.
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Remove a Preset Discount
- With the ticket open, select the kebab menu.
- Select Discounts.
- Select the name of the applied discount to remove it.
- Select OK.
- Verify the ticket updates correctly.
Apply an Open Discount
An Open Discount allows you to either enter a custom discount amount at the time of sale or select a preset value.
- With the ticket open, select the kebab menu.
- Select Discounts.
- Select Open Discount.
- Choose either:
- $ (amount off), or
- % (percent off)
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- Enter a custom amount or select a preset value.
- Select OK.
- Select the appropriate Reason or add any additional comments (if applicable).
- Select OK to apply the Open Discount to the item.
Important: Confirm you selected the correct discount type ($ vs %) before applying. For example, 50% is different from $50.00.
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Remove an Open Discount
If an open discount was applied incorrectly:
- With the ticket open, select the kebab menu.
- Select Discounts.
- Choose Remove Open Discount.
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- Verify the ticket updates correctly.
Notes:
- Some discounts require a reason before they can be applied.
- Once verified, proceed with payment as normal.