Last verified 2026-07-14
shopify checkout require phone number bounce
The actual problem
Required phone at checkout for non-shipping digital/SKU mixes drives unnecessary bounce.
Do this
- Confirm phone is required only when carriers/SMS truly need it.
- Make phone optional for digital-only carts.
- A/B optional phone on mobile for top geos.
- Watch completion rate 7 days after the change.
Tools for this job
- Tillkiln
Checkout friction detection
- Cashkiln checklist
Conversion leak checks
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