Shipping Rates via API — Always Up to Date

Shipping Rates via API — Always Up to Date

Manual shipping rate tables are a trap. A courier changes their rates — you don't know about it, the store shows old prices, and you either pay the difference out of your own pocket or overcharge and lose customers. Add to that geographic zones, fuel surcharges, various parcel sizes, and seasonal adjustments — keeping a current table manually is practically impossible.

The solution is API integration. Instead of hard-coded values in the store configuration, the system sends a request to the courier's API at the time of order placement with the parcel parameters (weight, size, delivery address) and receives the current price. That price goes directly to the customer's cart — with no intermediary and no risk of outdated information.

The benefits are obvious: zero risk of under- or overpaying for shipping, automatic updates with every tariff change, and time savings for the administrator. Instead of checking courier rate tables every few months, you focus on selling.

Our team is at your disposal if you have any questions or need help with implementation.