set up multiple cash on delivery (COD)

Topic summary

A merchant on the standard Shopify plan seeks to offer two separate cash-on-delivery (COD) options—one for cash payment and another for credit card payment at delivery—each requiring different shipping companies and variable extra fees.

Initial Exploration:

  • Most COD apps only support a single COD setup, making dual options difficult to implement.
  • The merchant contacted Releasit Cash On Delivery app developers, who initially offered to create a custom database solution.

Outcome:

  • Releasit developers ultimately could not implement the dual COD setup, confirming Shopify’s system limitations prevent adding two simultaneous COD payment methods with differentiated fees.

Suggested Workarounds:

  • Custom app development specifically designed for this use case.
  • Create two shipping methods instead of payment methods (e.g., “COD - Cash (Fee: $X)” and “COD - Credit Card (Fee: $Y)”) using Shopify Shipping or apps like Advanced Shipping Rules.
  • Generic payment option with customer instructions to specify cash or card preference in order notes.

Note: This would be straightforward on Shopify Plus via custom checkout logic, but standard plan limitations require creative alternatives.

The issue remains unresolved, with the merchant seeking further recommendations.

Summarized with AI on November 2. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

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