To make sure your customers see consistent shipping costs at checkout, you’ll need to configure Adobe Commerce’s built-in shipping methods to align with Printful’s flat-rate shipping fees.
How to set up flat-rate shipping in Adobe Commerce
Adobe Commerce lets you charge fixed shipping fees either per order or per item. Here’s how to configure it:
- In your Adobe Commerce Admin Panel, go to Stores → Configuration → Sales → Shipping Methods.
- Expand the Flat Rate section.
- Configure the following:
- Enabled: Set to Yes.
- Title: Enter a name customers will see at checkout (e.g., “Standard Shipping”).
- Method Name: The label shown next to the rate (e.g., “Flat Rate”).
- Type: Choose Per Order (one charge per cart) or Per Item (charge per product).
- Price: Match Printful’s flat-rate fees for the products you sell.
- Optional: add a handling fee.
- Ship to Applicable Countries: Choose “All Allowed Countries” or select specific destinations.
- Click Save Config to apply your changes.
Free shipping as a strategy
Instead of charging shipping separately, you can also offer free shipping.
To do this:
- Set your Adobe Commerce Flat Rate Price = $0.
- Add Printful’s shipping fee to your product’s retail price in Printful.
This way, customers see “Free Shipping” at checkout while you still cover the fulfillment cost. Many sellers use this approach as it makes checkout smoother and more appealing to buyers.
Why this method works best with Printful
- Printful uses fixed rates based on product type and destination.
- Adobe Commerce’s Flat Rate shipping is the most reliable way to mirror those costs.
- Choosing between Per Item, Per Order, or Free Shipping gives you flexibility while staying compatible with Printful.
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