How to add express delivery Flat Rate shipping in WooCommerce
Sometimes customers need their orders faster.
With an Express Delivery Flat Rate option, you can offer a premium, fixed-price shipping method that prioritizes speed without complicating checkout.
Express Delivery Flat Rate shipping allows you to offer customers a faster shipping option at a fixed cost, regardless of their order’s weight, size, or location. (Plugin feature: Country-Based Express Shipping)
For example, you might charge ₹250 for guaranteed next-day delivery within your service area. This makes it easy for customers to choose speed, and for you to recover the cost of expedited logistics.
Preconditions
- Flat Rate Shipping Plugin is installed and activated.
- You have decided the express shipping cost and delivery coverage area.
“Express Delivery” here means a custom shipping method label—actual delivery speed depends on your fulfillment process.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Set Up
Step 1 – Access Flat Rate Shipping Settings
- Go to Dotstore → Flat Rate → Add New Shipping Method.
- Click the Add New button
Step 2 – Configure the Express Delivery Rule
- Title: Enter
Express Delivery. Fee Type: Select Flat Rate.
Fee Amount: Enter your express delivery charge (e.g., $49).
If express delivery is location-specific, add conditions:
- Example: Select Country = United States or Postal Code range.
- Optional: Set a minimum order total to make express delivery available only for higher-value orders.
Step 3 – Save and Enable the Method
- Click Save Shipping Method.
- Ensure the method is enabled so it appears at checkout.
Step 4 – Test at Checkout
- Add a product to your cart.
- Go to checkout and check that Express Delivery — $250 appears as an option.
- Select it and complete a test order.
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Alternate Uses
- Offer Same-Day Delivery for a higher fee.
- Use in combination with category conditions (e.g., express delivery only for electronics).
- Limit availability to specific ZIP codes or urban areas.
Business Benefits
- Increases revenue per order with premium shipping upsells.
- Improves customer satisfaction for urgent orders.
- Allows competitive differentiation by offering fast delivery.
Expected Outcome
Once configured:
- Customers see the Express Delivery option at checkout with your chosen flat fee.
- Orders using this option can be prioritized in your fulfillment process.
- Store revenue and customer satisfaction increase due to faster shipping choices.