Popular Extra Fees business use cases with examples

This guide provides common extra fee scenarios that WooCommerce store owners frequently use. The WooCommerce Extra Fees Plugin allows you to configure flexible pricing rules to charge additional fees based on cart conditions, user roles, shipping methods, and more. Each example below includes a scenario and instructions for configuring it in the plugin.

1. Handing Fees On Cart

1.1. Flat $5 Handling Fee on All Orders

Apply a standard handling charge for every order to cover packaging and processing costs.

Every order includes a $5 handling fee at checkout.

1.2. $10 Express Delivery Fee for Faster Shipping

Charge an extra fee for customers who opt for express shipping services.

Selecting "Express Shipping" adds a $10 charge.

1.3. $15 Insurance Fee for High-Value Orders ($500+)

Automatically add an insurance fee for expensive orders to ensure safe shipping.

Orders above $500 get a mandatory $15 insurance fee.

1.4. $7 Extra Fee for Orders Below $50 (Low Order Fee)

Encourage larger orders by applying a fee to small purchases.

Orders below $50 will incur a $7 low order fee.

2. Additional Fees On Product

2.1. $20 Setup Fee for Customizable Products

Charge an additional fee when customers purchase personalized or custom-made products.

A $20 setup fee is applied for custom engraving services.

2.2. $50 Installation Fee for Electronics & Furniture

Add an installation fee when customers purchase large appliances or furniture that require setup.

Purchasing a washing machine or sofa adds a $50 installation charge.

2.3. $5 Per Product Handling Fee

Apply an additional handling charge for each product in the cart.

A $5 handling fee is added per product item purchased.

2.4. $3 Packing Fee for Orders Containing More Than 5 Items

Apply an extra charge for large orders that require additional packaging.

Orders with 6+ items incur a $3 packing fee.

2.5. Show Extra Fees on the Product Page Before Checkout

Display additional charges upfront on the product page so customers are aware of the extra costs.

A "Handling Fee: $3" label appears on the product page under the price.

3. Weight-Based Additional Fees

3.1. $50 Heavyweight Item Fee for Orders Above 20kg

Charge extra for shipments exceeding a specific weight limit.

Orders weighing over 20kg incur a $50 heavyweight shipping fee.

4. Dynamic Percentage-Based Extra Fees

4.1. 5% Payment Gateway Surcharge for PayPal Payments

Add a fee for transactions made using specific payment gateways.

Orders paid via PayPal include a 5% surcharge.

4.2. 3% Extra Fee for Orders Shipped to Specific Countries

Add an extra charge for shipping to specific locations to cover additional costs.

Orders shipping to Canada and Australia with a 3% extra fee.

4.3. Extra 5% Fee for Wholesale Customers

Charge an additional percentage-based fee for wholesale buyers based on their user role.

If the customer is a wholesale buyer, a 5% surcharge is applied at checkout.

4.4. Apply a 21% Custom Tax on Specific Products

Charge a custom tax for selected products instead of applying standard WooCommerce tax rates.

If the product belongs to Category A, a 21% extra tax is applied at checkout.

5. Special Use Cases

5.1. $2 Gift Wrap Fee (Optional)

Allow customers to opt for gift wrapping by adding a small extra fee.

If the "Gift Wrapping" option is selected, a $2 fee is applied.

5.2. No Extra Fees for VIP Customers

Exclude specific user roles (e.g., VIP or Premium users) from extra fees.

If a customer has the "VIP Customer" role, all extra fees are waived.

5.3. $3 Extra Fee for Weekend Deliveries

Charge a small fee for deliveries scheduled on weekends.

If the customer selects Saturday or Sunday delivery, a $3 fee applies.

5.4. $25 Rush Processing Fee for Faster Order Handling

Charge a priority processing fee for customers who want their orders processed faster.

Selecting "Rush Processing" adds a $25 fee to the order.

5.5. $5 Extra Fee for Cash on Delivery (COD) Orders

Add an extra fee for orders using the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment method.

Customers choosing COD will be charged an additional $5 fee.