Flat Rate Shipping Method is a simple solution to configure the shipping method at your store. It charges a fixed shipping fee for any order, regardless of size, weight, or shipping address. Because it is easy to configure and apply, flat rate shipping is popular among many carriers.

If you need to charge different shipping rates in your store, consider using the Free Shipping Method or Table Rate Shipping Method. Now, let's learn how to configure the flat rate shipping method in Magento 2.

Flat Rate Shipping Method

4 Steps to Configure Flat Rate Shipping Method in Magento 2:

  1. On the Admin Panel, go to Stores > Settings > Configuration.
  2. On the left panel, under Sales, select the Shipping Methods tab.
  3. Open the Flat Rate section:
    • Enable the shipping method by choosing Yes. Flat Rate will then be available in the Estimate Shipping and Tax section of the shopping cart and the Shipping section during checkout.
    • Set the Title for the flat rate shipping on the checkout page.
    • Describe the method in the Method Name field. This name, which defaults to "Fixed," will display alongside the calculated shipping rate in the shopping cart.
    • To define terms for applying the Flat Rate Shipping Method, set the Type field to one of the following:
      • None: The shipping rate for this type is zero, similar to free shipping.
      • Per Order: Set the flat rate shipping fee for an entire order.
      • Per Item: Set the flat rate shipping fee for each item. The rate is multiplied by the number of items in the cart, regardless of whether there are multiple quantities of the same or different items.
    • Set the Price for flat rate shipping.
    • If applicable, set Calculate Handling Fee to "fixed" or "percent" and specify the amount in the Handling Fee field.
    • Enter a Displayed Error Message to show if flat rate shipping is unavailable.
    • Set Ship to Applicable Countries to:
      • All Allowed Countries: Flat Rate Shipping will be supported in all countries.
      • Specific Countries: Flat Rate Shipping will only be supported in selected countries.
    • Define the Sort Order to control the shipping method's placement on the checkout page.
  4. Click Save Config to complete the setup.

Final Words

The Flat Rate Shipping Method in Magento 2 offers a convenient option where a fixed rate is applied for every item or shipment. This method is easy to configure and doesn’t depend on product characteristics, shipping distance, or carriers. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!