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February 1, 2024

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* API

# Store Credit Primitive and API now available in developer preview

Help merchants with post-purchase customer service by enabling them to issue, track, and report accurately on store credit using Shopify’s new Store Credit Primitive and API, available in developer preview.

Streamline checkout, customer support and workflows, with a single, reloadable store credit balance for customers. Start using the store credit GraphQL API today to add key functionality that enables differentiation between gift cards and store credit, the linking of store credit directly to a sole customer, and more.

[Get started](https://shopify.dev/docs/api/release-notes/developer-previews#store-credit-primitive-and-api-developer-preview)