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Configure Shipping Rates via Bird App

Configure shipping rates for single or multiple zones using the Bird App. Control delivery costs based on various conditions.


Create Shipping Zones


Navigate to the Rates section in your Bird App dashboard.


  1. Scroll to the Shipping section
  2. Click "Create a New Zone" to set up shipping rates for a new zone


Bird App Rates section showing the Shipping area with "Create a New Zone" button highlighted


Configure Zone Settings


Enter zone details and select target countries.


  1. Enter your Zone Name
  2. Select the Country for your shipping rates


Zone configuration form showing fields for Zone Name and Country selection


  1. Choose specific Country and states for targeted rates and Save


Expanded zone configuration showing country and state selection options


  1. Click "Add rate" to configure rates for this zone


Zone Management:

  • "Create a New Zone" - For new geographic areas or different rate structures
  • "Edit zone" - To modify existing zones or add more rates to current zones


Zone management interface showing options to edit zones or create new ones


Set Rate Conditions


Configure rate names and select pricing conditions.


  1. Enter your Rate name
  2. Select your desired Condition type


Rate configuration form showing Rate Name field and Condition dropdown selection


Configure Rate Values


Enter values based on your selected condition type.


Most commonly used: Price, Weight, and Day conditions. Advanced options: SKU, Rush, Time, Date, and Multiple conditions.


Price-Based Rates


Set minimum and maximum order prices.


Price condition configuration showing minimum and maximum order price fields


Weight-Based Rates


Configure rates based on order weight.


Weight condition configuration showing minimum and maximum order weight fields


Day-Based Rates


Set rates for specific days.


Example: Charge $10 Monday-Friday and $15 Saturday-Sunday

  • First rate: Start day Monday, End day Friday, Rate $10
  • Second rate: Start day Saturday, End day Sunday, Rate $15


Day condition configuration showing start and end day selection with rate field


SKU-Based Rates


Configure product-specific rates.


SKU condition configuration showing product SKU input and corresponding rate field


Rush Delivery Rates


Set rates for urgent delivery.


Example: Charge extra for same-day or next-day delivery

  • Min Rush Day: 0 (Today)
  • Max Rush Day: 1 (Tomorrow)


Rush condition configuration showing minimum and maximum rush day fields


Time-Based Rates


Configure rates for specific time periods.


Example: Set different rates for morning vs. afternoon delivery slots


Time condition configuration showing minimum and maximum time period fields


Date Range Rates


Set rates for specific date ranges.


Date condition configuration showing calendar date range selection


Multiple Conditions


Combine multiple criteria for complex rates.


Example: Set rates based on both day and price conditions


Multiple conditions configuration showing "Add condition" button


Click "Add condition" to include multiple criteria.


Your shipping rates are now active and ready for customers.



Updated on: 09/25/2025

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