What rate discounts are available through my ShipStation account?

ShipStation Content Team

Updated September 17, 2024 12:39

As a ShipStation merchant, you can access various postage and insurance discounts through ShipStation's partners. Discounts will vary by partner and account home country.

US Accounts

Carrier	Discounts available
USPS discounts	Save up to 84% off USPS retail rates and 15% off Priority Mail commercial rates when using USPS from ShipStation. Cubic rates are available by default for qualified shipments. Global Advantage Program (GAP) via Stamps.com: Save up to 65% off the standard USPS rates for international shipments. Review the USPS Rates article for rate details.
GlobalPost from ShipStation	GlobalPost rates depend on package type and total weight. Economy rates Standard rates Smartsaver rates
DHL Express from ShipStation	Up to 66% off DHL Express international postage.
ParcelGuard	Up to 67% lower than carrier insurance rates. Available to US-based accounts using the most recent version of ShipStation only.
Shipsurance	Up to 60% off retail shipping insurance rates. Available to US-based accounts using ShipStation Legacy only.
UPS from ShipStation	Up to 72% off UPS 2nd Day Air® service rates. Up to 77% off UPS Ground Daily shipments. Up to 88% off daily rates for international shipments. Reduced pickup rates. Additional benefits include guaranteed delivery services, no minimum shipping volume requirements, and no residential surcharges for UPS Ground® shipments.

Canada Accounts

Carrier	Discounts Available
Canada Post from ShipStation	Discounted from retail Canada Post rates.
GlobalPost from ShipStation	For Standard service on packages up to 25kg.
Total Shipping Protection by XCover	Discounted parcel coverage from ShipStation's official partner, XCover.
UPS from ShipStation	Up to 68% off UPS retail rates.

Note

Other carriers - like UPS and Canada Post - allow you to access the rates you have negotiated directly with the carrier for your account directly in ShipStation.

Please visit our Carrier Overview page to find out if we integrate directly with your carrier.

UK Accounts

Carrier	Discounts Available
DPD from ShipStation	Discounted rates for domestic and international services.
Evri from ShipStation	Discounted rates for domestic drop-off services.
GlobalPost from ShipStation	For Economy services on packages up to 2kg and Standard service on packages up to 10kg.
Total Shipping Protection by XCover	Discounted parcel coverage from ShipStation's official partner, XCover.
UPS from ShipStation	Ship door-to-door within the UK for as little as £6.74. Across the channel, rates start at £12.19, or across the pond to the US at £26.99. All rates are exclusive of VAT.

Australia Accounts

Carrier	Discounts Available
GlobalPost from ShipStation	For Standard service on packages up to 10kg.
Total Shipping Protection by XCover	Discounted parcel coverage from ShipStation's official partner, XCover.