How to Add a Gift Wrapping Extra Fee in WooCommerce Checkout

This business use case shows how a WooCommerce store owner added a $3 optional gift wrap fee at checkout. With 1,000 monthly orders, they now generate an extra $3,000 in revenue every month.

Overview

Increase your average order value by offering customers an optional gift wrapping service with an extra fee at checkout. (Plugin feature: Optional Add-on Fees)

Revenue/Business Impact Example: A WooCommerce gift store adds a $3 optional gift wrap fee using the Extra Fees plugin. With 1,000 monthly orders, they generate $3,000/month in additional revenue effortlessly.

🧾 Preconditions

• Extra Fees plugin is installed and activated.
• A gift wrapping service is available in your store.
• Used an Optional Add-on Fees plugin feature

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to Admin Dashboard → Extra Fees.
2. Click “Add New Fee.”
3. Enter the Fee Details:
   • Fee Name: Gift Wrapping
   • Fee Type: Fixed
   • Amount: $3
4. Make the Fee Optional:
   • Enable the “Optional” toggle.

   • This will display a checkbox at checkout allowing customers to opt in.

     

5. Click “Save Fee.”
6. Test the flow:
• Visit the checkout page.

• You should see a checkbox labeled “Gift Wrapping” with a $3 fee.

  

🔁 Alternate Flows

• If the customer does not select gift wrapping, no fee is added.
• During holidays or special promotions, you can make the fee mandatory instead of optional.

✅ Expected Outcome

• Customers who choose gift wrapping are charged an additional $3.
• Your store generates extra revenue with minimal effort.