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  t_meta_title: What Is a Promo Code- How It Works
  t_meta_description: Learn how promo codes work in POS systems to apply discounts, boost sales, and track marketing performance.
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    t_author: Priyanka Bhadani
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      t_title: What is a promo code?
      t_description: A promo code is an alphanumeric code entered into the POS system in a restaurant that will provide the customer's order a specific discount, offer, or deal, typically to help marketing and online sales or to reward customers.
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      t_text: <p>A promo code is an alphanumeric code entered into the <a href="https://plumpos.com/">POS system</a> in a restaurant that will provide the customer's order a specific discount, offer, or deal, typically to help marketing and online sales or to reward customers.</p><p>When the customers (or restaurant employees) make an order, they input the promo code into the POS or the <a href="https://plumpos.com/glossary/online-ordering.html">online ordering system</a>. Then the system checks if the code is valid based on a set of rules like expiry date, usage frequency, and the minimum amount.</p><h2>Promo Codes vs Coupons vs Discounts-</h2><table border="0"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect</strong></td><td><strong>Promo Code</strong></td><td><strong>Coupon</strong></td><td><strong>Discount</strong></td></tr><tr><td>What it is</td><td>A code (e.g., SAVE10)</td><td>A defined offer/rule</td><td>Final price reduction</td></tr><tr><td>Role</td><td>Triggers the offer</td><td>Sets the offer conditions</td><td>Result of the offer</td></tr><tr><td>Usage</td><td>Entered by customer</td><td>Created by business</td><td>Applied to the bill</td></tr><tr><td>Customer Action</td><td>Required</td><td>Not visible directly</td><td>Not always required</td></tr><tr><td>Tracking</td><td>Easy to track by code</td><td>Managed internally</td><td>Not directly tracked</td></tr><tr><td>Application</td><td>Manual (via code)</td><td>Works in backend</td><td>Can be auto- or code-based</td></tr></tbody></table>
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