Recharge Integration Setup

TYB seamlessly integrates with Recharge, allowing brands to offer coin-based discounts on recurring subscription payments.

Recharge Integration Setup

TYB integrates with Recharge, allowing subscription customers to redeem earned coins toward their first subscription payment and all future subscription charges.


Overview

The TYB x Recharge integration enables brands to connect their subscription program with TYB rewards, allowing members to earn coins through engagement and redeem them toward their first subscription payment and future subscription billing cycles.

TYB does not create or manage subscriptions inside TYB Shop or TYB checkout.

All subscriptions must still be created on your DTC site (Shopify + Recharge checkout). TYB sits on top of your subscription program as a loyalty and rewards layer, not a checkout system, though members can now use their TYB discount right at signup, the same way they would on a one-time purchase, and continue applying rewards to future charges from the TYB app afterward.

Think of it as: Earn in TYB β†’ Redeem at signup on your website β†’ Keep saving on future charges from the app.

For best results, keep subscription signup on your DTC site and use TYB Shop for one-time products, merch, bundles, and rewards.

  • Best for one-time products, merch, bundles, and digital rewards
  • Not designed for subscription sign-up flows
  • Does not initiate or create subscriptions inside Recharge
  • Where subscriptions are created
  • Fully connected to Recharge
  • Primary entry point for subscription customers
  • Where members apply their TYB discount to their first subscription payment, by generating a discount code in the TYB app and pasting it at checkout

How the Integration Works

TYB engagement β†’ Generate discount code in TYB, apply at DTC checkout for first payment (optional) β†’ Shopify DTC subscription β†’ Recharge billing β†’ TYB reward applied to future charges via app

  1. Customer earns coins through TYB challenges and engagement
  1. Customer generates a discount code in the TYB app and subscribes on your Shopify site (Recharge checkout), pasting the code at DTC checkout if they'd like a discount on their first payment
  1. For future charges, the customer redeems coins inside the TYB app wallet
  1. TYB detects their Recharge subscription
  1. Reward is applied to the next scheduled subscription payment

Prerequisites

Before integrating, ensure you have:

βœ” Shopify store owner access

βœ” Recharge admin access


Step 1: Install and Access the TYB App in Shopify

  1. Log into Shopify as a Store Owner
  1. Navigate to Apps β†’ TYB App
      • If TYB is not installed, search for it in the Shopify App Store.
  1. Click "Setup" under the TYB App settings.
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Step 2: Generate an API Key in Recharge

  1. Log into Recharge as an Admin
  1. Navigate to Tool & Apps β†’ API Tokens β†’ Create New
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  1. Configure the API Key:
      • Token Nickname: Suggested name β†’ TYB Subscription
      • Contact Email: Enter the store owner’s email
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      • Permissions: Set the following: βœ… Orders (Read & Write), βœ… Discounts (Read & Write)βœ…, and Customers (Read Only)
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  1. Agree to the Recharge API Terms and click Save.
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  1. Copy the API Token for the next step.
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Step 3: Configure Recharge API in Shopify

  1. Return to Shopify and navigate to the TYB App page.
  1. Click "Setup", then locate Recharge under the Subscriptions header.
  1. Paste the Recharge API Token into the provided field.
  1. Click "Update" to complete the integration.
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Your TYB Recharge integration is now active! πŸš€


How Members Redeem Coins on Their Subscription

Members can apply their TYB discount at two points in their subscription journey:

1. First payment (at signup): Members generate a discount code in the TYB app and paste it at DTC checkout when they first subscribe, the same way they would on any one-time purchase.

2. Future payments (from the app): For all subsequent billing cycles, members redeem coins directly from the TYB app in their Wallet.

Step by step, for future charges:

  1. Navigate to Wallet β†’ Redeem, or from the Brand Page β†’ Redeem
  1. Select "Apply to next subscription"
  1. Choose how many coins to apply
  1. Confirm -- the discount is applied and a confirmation email is sent

Note: the subscription redemption option will only appear if the brand has Recharge enabled, or if the member already has an active subscription with that brand.

How TYB identifies which subscription to apply the discount to:

TYB uses the member's email to locate their active Recharge subscriptions. It automatically applies the discount to the earliest upcoming charge. If multiple subscriptions are billed on the same date, it applies to the highest-value subscription. Members will see the updated price reflected in Recharge before their next billing date.

Already a subscriber? TYB will detect the subscription automatically once the member's account is connected. No need to cancel or re-subscribe -- they can start redeeming right away.

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Product Purchase Rewards:

Members earn 5% cashback in coins on purchases made directly through your Shopify site. Each recurring subscription charge creates a new Shopify order and is processed as a new purchase in TYB, meaning members can continue earning coins on each subscription billing cycle.


For subscription brands, we recommend:

  • Keeping subscription signup on your DTC site
  • Letting members know they can generate a TYB discount code and apply it at checkout for their first payment
  • Using TYB Shop for one-time products, merch, bundles, rewards, and giveaways
  • Creating challenges that encourage:
    • Starting a subscription on your website
    • Staying engaged between subscription cycles
    • Sharing feedback, UGC, and product experiences

This keeps the customer journey simple while maximizing engagement and retention through TYB.


Suggested Community Messaging

We recommend adding a simple explanation inside your TYB announcements chat so members understand the flow clearly:


πŸ’‘ How TYB Rewards Work

Earn coins by participating in TYB challenges and engaging with the BRAND community. Those coins can be redeemed in the TYB Shop for products, applied to your first subscription payment at checkout, or used toward savings on future orders.

Starting a subscription? Generate your TYB discount code in the app and paste it at checkout on our website, just like any other purchase.

Already have an active subscription with BRAND? Even better. Once you join TYB, you can start earning coins right away and apply rewards toward upcoming subscription charges from the TYB app.

Bottom line: you earn coins by showing up, and those coins turn into real rewards from us! Check out our challenges so you can start stacking rewards right away.


Limitations

  • Only works with Recharge-powered subscriptions -- other subscription platforms are not supported
  • Discounts on future charges apply to the next upcoming charge only -- not future cycles beyond that
  • Members must redeem coins manually before each future billing cycle -- TYB does not auto-apply rewards to recurring charges
  • Fixed dollar amounts only -- percentage-based redemptions are not supported
  • Cannot apply more coins than the upcoming subscription value
  • Cannot apply to subscriptions that are paused, skipped, canceled, or $0 (trial period)
  • Does not support subscription creation inside TYB Shop or TYB checkout

FAQs

Can members apply their TYB discount when they first subscribe?

Yes. Members can generate a discount code in the TYB app and paste it at checkout on your DTC site to save on their first subscription payment, just like any other purchase.

Do existing subscribers need to do anything to start using TYB rewards on future charges?

No. TYB automatically detects their active Recharge subscription once they join the community. They can start redeeming toward upcoming charges from the app right away.

Can members earn coins on their subscription orders?

Yes. Each recurring charge is processed as a new Shopify order, so members earn coins automatically every billing cycle.

Does the member need to redeem coins before every billing cycle?

Yes, for future charges. TYB does not apply discounts automatically across multiple cycles. Members must redeem manually from the app before each upcoming charge. The first payment is the exception, members generate a code in the app and apply it themselves at checkout, the same way as a standard one-time purchase.

Can customers partially pay for subscriptions with coins?

Yes. Members can choose the number of coins to redeem per transaction, allowing flexibility in how they apply rewards.

What if the subscription is paused or skipped after coins are applied?

Coins will not be refunded once applied. Members should reach out to your brand's support team to discuss options.

When will the discount appear?

For the first payment, immediately at checkout, once the code is applied. For future charges, on the next scheduled Recharge charge, confirmed by email.

Who should members contact if they have an issue?

For issues with coin redemption in the TYB app, members should contact TYB support at brandsupport@tyb.xyz. For issues with the subscription itself or how a discount was applied in Recharge, members should reach out to your brand's support team directly.


TYB does not replace subscriptions. It makes them more valuable.

Support & Next Steps

  • Encourage your community to apply TYB discounts at their first subscription payment and to future charges by promoting this benefit through email, SMS, and social media channels.

Activate Recharge with TYB today to turn subscriptions into a loyalty-driven experience for your community. πŸš€

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Last updated on June 17, 2026