Promo codes, bulk pricing, special discounts, and accepted payment methods.
Primal Bee runs regular promotions — first-purchase discounts, seasonal deals, expo codes — and offers automatic bulk pricing for orders of 5+ hives. Special pricing is available case-by-case for veterans, non-profits, and community programs. All orders are placed through primalbee.com and processed via Shopify.
For current offers and live pricing, see primalbee.com. For broader hive pricing context (cost categories, year-1 planning), see Hive pricing, costs, and investment value. For ordering, shipping, and warranty, see Ordering, shipping, returns & warranty.
Promotional codes and bulk pricing
Promo code field — enter your code on the checkout page in the "Discount code" or "Promo code" field.
Discounts don't stack — promotional codes and bulk pricing are standalone offers and can't be combined.
Bulk pricing — orders of 5+ hives receive automatic volume pricing (see primalbee.com for current rates).
Best deal applies automatically — if the system selects a higher-value offer, you're already getting the best price.
Important: Some promotional pop-ups (such as those that appear via social media links with specific dollar amounts) may apply only to volume or multi-hive orders and won't work on a single-hive purchase. Contact us for an applicable code if your code isn't applying.
Nonprofit and school pricing
Military / veterans — special pricing is handled case-by-case by our support team. Contact us directly and a human agent will help.
Non-profits and community gardens — registered 501(c)(3) organizations can receive significant discounts on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for details.
Hive donations — not currently available, though Primal Bee hopes to expand support as the company grows.
Tip: Share details about your organization or project with the team to explore the best available pricing for your situation.
Payment methods and checkout
Accepted methods — credit card, PayPal, and the Shop App via primalbee.com.
Payment platform — all transactions are processed through Shopify.
Money orders — not currently accepted.
Secure invoice links — available on request for credit card or PayPal payment.
Phone payments — typically avoided for security reasons.
Tip: If checkout fails repeatedly, try a different browser, clear your cache and cookies, or use a different payment method.
FAQ
How do I enter a promo code for free foundations with my starter kit?
Enter promotional codes at checkout in the "Discount code" or "Promo code" field. Some codes are valid only for single-hive purchases. When you're ordering multiple hives, a volume discount is often automatically applied, and discounts can't be stacked. If the system selects the higher-value offer automatically, you're already getting the best deal. If you run into trouble, contact us and we'll make sure you get the best available promotion for your order.
Can I use a percentage discount code on top of bulk pricing for 5+ hives?
Promotional discounts and bulk pricing are not stackable — each is a standalone offer. Bulk pricing for 5+ units already reflects a significant discount from the standard single-hive price. A specific discount code (such as the NAHBE expo code) applies to the standard retail price rather than being combined with volume pricing. Contact us to discuss the best available pricing for your situation. For current rates, see primalbee.com.
Do you offer discounts for disabled veterans?
Thank you for your service. Primal Bee doesn't have a formal veteran discount program on the website, but does its best to support customers on a case-by-case basis. Reach out with your situation and the team will see what they can do. Periodic promotions — including a first-purchase discount and other seasonal offers — are also available on primalbee.com.
A pop-up on your website offers a discount, but it doesn't apply at checkout — how do I use it?
Some promotional pop-ups that appear when visiting the website through social media links may apply only to volume or multi-hive orders and won't automatically apply to a single-hive purchase. Contact us and we'll clarify the offer and provide an applicable discount code. Active promotions are always available — including a first-purchase discount and other seasonal deals.
Do you offer non-profit or community garden pricing?
Primal Bee is always happy to work with non-profit organizations and community gardens. There's no formal non-profit pricing tier on the website, but the team supports community-focused projects on a case-by-case basis. Bulk pricing for 5+ hives and regular promotions may also help make the investment more accessible. Share details about your organization and project, and the team will see what they can do.
Does Primal Bee donate hives or offer special pricing for non-profit and community programs?
As a young company with limited resources, Primal Bee isn't currently in a position to donate full hive kits. Significant discounts are available for registered 501(c)(3) organizations on a case-by-case basis. Share details about your project — the team would love to stay in touch and hopes to do even more together as the company grows.
Can I pay by money order?
All orders are placed through primalbee.com, which accepts standard online payment methods at checkout. Money orders aren't currently accepted.
My order failed several times during checkout — what should I do?
If you're experiencing repeated payment failures, try a different browser or clear your cache and cookies — that resolves most issues. You can also try a different payment method if one is available. If the problem persists, share details about the error and the team will help get your order through.
Which payment platform do you use to process credit card payments?
Primal Bee uses Shopify as its payment processing platform. Orders can be placed directly through primalbee.com using credit card, PayPal, or the Shop App. For security reasons, payments are typically not taken over the phone. A separate invoice with a secure payment link for credit card or PayPal can be sent on request.