Carrier-calculated Shipping Rates at Shopify Checkout

Overview

This guide details how to enable an in-built Shopify feature to display carrier-calculated shipping rates in real-time at Shopify checkout. Shopify currently supports FedEx, UPS, USPS, and Canada Post, and this feature can only support users enabling Shopify Shipping or Advanced Shopify users.

What are carrier-calculated shipping rates at checkout?

When customers checkout at your Shopify store, the shipping rate is calculated based on the weight, size, and destination address of the order. Customers will be displayed with the available service types and corresponding shipping rates. 

By offering real-time carrier-calculated shipping rates, it transfers the shipping costs to customers to avoid losses on shipping heavy or international items. At the same time, customers can have flexibility to choose a shipping method that fits their needs (e.g. pay more for faster shipping).

If you've negotiated a reduced shipping rate with FedEx or UPS, then you can display your reduced rates at checkout. 

Can I enable this in-built Shopify feature?

If your store's eligible for Shopify Shipping, then carrier-calculated shipping using USPS or Canada Post is set up by default in your Shopify admin.
If your store's on the Advanced Shopify plan or higher, then you can offer carrier-calculated shipping rates from FedEx and UPS.

Supported carriers

FedEx (You must have your own shipper account)
UPS (You must have your own shipper account)
USPS
Canada Post

Enable carrier-calculated shipping rates

Register for and set up an account with your preferred carrier.
Obtain your carrier account credentials.
Connect and activate the carrier service in Shopify admin.

Go to Settings in your Shopify admin.
Navigate to Shipping and Delivery >  Carrier accounts > +Connect account
The carrier you wish to connect, click the arrow to access the {Update {carrier} details} configuration page.
Enter your carrier credentials and shipping information.



Make sure your  shipping origin address is correct and valid.
Make sure your store products have accurate weights added to them to calculate shipping rates accurately.
Add shipping rates for this carrier to each of your applicable shipping zones.
Click Save

Updated on: 03/12/2024