Cash on delivery: when it costs more than the code saves
Last reviewed · CouponRise review desk
Many stores add a fixed fee for cash on delivery, and on small orders that fee can exceed the value of the promo code itself.
Why the fee matters
If a code saves a little and the COD fee is bigger, you pay more despite the code. That’s why our calculator asks how you’ll pay before ranking codes.
Common catches
- Some stores keep the COD fee when you return the order.
- Some refund to the store wallet rather than in cash.
- COD may not be offered outside a store’s home country.
Alternatives
Card, Apple Pay or interest-free instalments avoid the fee. Each store’s fee is in the cash on delivery table.