Add Fees Based on Order Subtotal Thresholds in Shopify
Apply small-order surcharges, handling fees, or tiered service charges based on cart value. Magical Fees lets you set subtotal thresholds that trigger automatic fee adjustments at checkout.
Below we cover what order subtotal fees means for Shopify merchants, how Magical Fees & Tariffs handles the setup.
Order Subtotal Fees: Order subtotal fees apply based on cart value: for example, a surcharge on orders under $50, a minimum order handling fee, or tiered service charges. Merchants use these to offset the costs of processing small orders or encourage higher basket sizes.
How it works
Getting order subtotal fees running with Magical Fees & Tariffs takes just a few steps.
How to Add Order Subtotal Fees on Shopify
- 1
Install Magical Product Fees
Install Magical Product Fees on your Shopify store. The free trial gives you time to configure your fees and test before committing.
- 2
Create subtotal-based fee rules
Create subtotal-based fee rules, set the threshold (e.g., orders under $50), and define the fee as a flat amount or percentage.
- 3
Test with a sample order
Assign the rules to the appropriate order conditions, place test orders at different subtotal levels, and verify the fee triggers correctly at checkout.
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