Joy now works with AOV.ai Bundles Upsell. If you use both apps, customers can see bundle deals and loyalty points in the same place inside the Joy widget. That means they can quickly see both what they save and what they earn. Best of all, it works with no code or theme edits.
Here’s why this matters. Bundle offers help customers buy more in one order. But after checkout, the shopping experience usually ends there. At the same time, loyalty points often stay hidden in another app, so customers don’t think about them while shopping.
So, this integration brings both together. Customers can see bundle rewards and loyalty rewards side by side, making it easier to buy now and come back later.
In this article, we’ll show how the integration works, why it matters for retention, and how you can turn bundle offers into repeat purchases.
Key takeaways:
- Joy now shows AOV.ai bundle offers and loyalty points together in a single loyalty widget.
- Customers can earn loyalty points on bundle purchases, in addition to bundle discounts.
- Most Shopify stores already give points on bundle orders, but customers often do not see those rewards while shopping.
- Adding points to bundles increases perceived value without relying on bigger discounts.
Why reward bundle purchases, not just discount them
Bundles help increase average order value by encouraging customers to buy more in a single order. Most bundle offers do this solely through discounts. But over time, bigger discounts can reduce your margins and train customers to wait for the next deal before buying.
Loyalty points add value in a different way. Instead of lowering prices further, points give customers an extra reason to buy while helping you protect your margins. Customers feel like they are getting more, even without a deeper discount.
There’s also a long-term benefit. Bigger orders earn more points, and more points move customers closer to rewards or VIP tiers. That gives them a reason to come back and buy again.
A discount can help increase today’s order. Loyalty rewards help increase today’s order while also building repeat purchases over time.
Show bundle deals, and Joy points together in your loyalty widget
When you use both Joy Loyalty and AOV.ai Bundles Upsell, Joy can show bundle offers and loyalty points together inside the loyalty widget. In the “Picks for You” section, products with bundle offers will display the bundle deal and the points customers earn in the same row.
For example, customers might see “Buy 3, save 10%” next to “+50 pts” before they even click the product. This helps shoppers quickly understand both the discount and the reward at the same time.
The integration is simple because each app handles its own job. AOV.ai manages the bundle offer, while Joy manages loyalty points. Joy simply displays both together inside the widget without changing your theme or replacing the bundle interface.
When customers click the product, they are taken to the product page where they can view the full bundle offer and add products to the cart. Joy continues to handle the loyalty rewards in the background.
This timing matters. Customers see the value while browsing products, not later at checkout, after the buying decision has already been made.
What customers see
Customers open the loyalty widget and browse recommended products like usual. On products with bundle offers, they now see the bundle deal and the points they can earn together in one clear line.
This makes the value easier to understand. Customers can quickly see what they save and what they earn before clicking into the product page. Bigger bundle orders also earn more points, helping customers reach rewards faster and giving them another reason to return.
What it means for your store
This integration combines two powerful strategies into one experience. Bundle offers help increase average order value, while loyalty points help encourage repeat purchases.
Showing both together also makes your loyalty program more visible during shopping. Instead of relying solely on bigger discounts, you can use rewards to add more value while helping protect your margins.
How to set it up
If you already use Joy, the setup only takes a few minutes.
Requirements: Unified Widget + the AOV.ai Bundles Upsell app.
Step 1 — Open On-site content
In the Joy Loyalty app, go to On-site content in the left menu.
Step 2 — Open the Widget tab
Select the Widget tab at the top.
Step 3 — Set up the Unified widget
On the Unified widget card (marked Live), click Setup to open the Widget design editor.
Step 4 — Enable the Bundling extension
In the left sidebar, open Extensions and toggle Bundling on.
(Until it's on, the panel shows: "Extension disabled — toggle this extension on in the sidebar to enable it.")
Step 5 — Install AOV.ai Bundles (if needed)
In the Bundling panel, click Install AOV.ai Bundles app → install it from the Shopify App Store → open it.
Step 6 — Create your bundle offers in AOV.ai
In the AOV.ai Bundle app, set up the offers you want: volume discount, frequently bought together, mix & match, fixed bundle, or bundle builder.
Step 7 — Configure the badge in Joy
Back in Widget design → Bundling (now showing Extension enabled), set:
- Bundling app connector → AOV.ai Bundles
- Badge style → Tinted / Filled / Outlined
- Hide badge on → (optional) hide on Recently viewed / Recommended / Wishlist
The preview shows the offers and the "Buy more, save more" section.
Step 8 — Save
Click Save to apply. The offers go live on your storefront widget.
That’s it. Once enabled, products with AOV.ai bundles will automatically show bundle deals and loyalty points together inside the widget.
If you are new to loyalty programs, start with our guide on setting up a Shopify loyalty program before connecting your bundles. You can also explore different Shopify loyalty apps if you are still comparing options.
Where rewarding bundles work best
This setup works best when buying more already feels natural for the shopper.
- Beauty and skincare: Offer full routines or gift sets, while points encourage shoppers to choose the larger bundle.
- Supplements and nutrition: Promote two or three-month bundles, then use points to support repeat purchases over time.
- Fashion: Create “complete the outfit” bundles and reward shoppers for adding matching items.
- Pet care: Bundle food with toys or accessories, then use rewards to encourage repeat orders.
The idea is simple. Bundles help increase order value now, while points give shoppers a reason to return later.
FAQs
Can I give bonus points specifically for bundle purchases?
Yes. In Joy, you choose which bundles earn points and how many, so you can set a particular bundle to award bonus points on top of what a customer would normally earn. The chip then shows that amount, so a shopper sees exactly what the bundle is worth in points before they buy.
Do the bundle discount and the loyalty points stack for the customer?
They work together rather than canceling each other out. The bundle discount lowers the price; the points reward the purchase on top of that. The customer gets the deal now and moves closer to a reward for later.
Do I need a developer to connect Joy and AOV.ai Bundles?
No. You enable it in Joy's settings, and it reads AOV.ai's bundle data directly... there's nothing to code.
