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How Do I Add Handling Fees in WooCommerce?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 11:26 pm

When you set up a WooCommerce store, you’ll need to add handling fees in order to cover the cost of packaging and shipping your products. Handling fees are typically a percentage of the total order value, and they can be added to the cart automatically or manually by the customer at checkout.

In order to add handling fees in WooCommerce, you’ll need to go to the Shipping tab in your WooCommerce settings and select the Flat Rate shipping method. From there, you can enter a flat rate for all orders, or add a percentage-based handling fee.

PRO TIP: If you are planning on adding handling fees to your WooCommerce store, it is important to be aware of the potential consequences. Adding handling fees can often lead to increased cart abandonment, as customers may feel that they are being unfairly charged. It is also important to make sure that your handling fees are clearly displayed and explained to customers, as failure to do so could result in negative reviews and customer satisfaction.

Once you’ve saved your changes, customers will see the handling fee added to their order total at checkout. If you want to give customers the option to pay the fee upfront or add it to their order total, you can do so by enabling the “Collect Fees” setting in the WooCommerce settings.

Handling fees are a necessary part of doing business online, but they don’t have to be a burden for your customers. By adding them in WooCommerce, you can make sure that everyone pays their fair share for shipping and packaging costs, without having to raise prices across the board.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.