Delivery Rules by Postcode and ZIP Code
Last Updated: Mar 13, 2026
Checkout showing different delivery dates based on customer's entered postcode or ZIP code.
Shopify's native shipping logic treats all locations the same. A customer in central London sees the same next-day option as someone in the Scottish Highlands - even when that's operationally impossible. A customer in Hawaii sees the same rates as one in California. A rural postcode gets the same transit time as a city centre address. This creates failed deliveries, refunds and support tickets from customers shown dates you couldn't keep. Location-based delivery rules in Flare ensure every customer sees dates that are accurate for where they actually are - based on real transit times, available shipping methods and your operational rules for that zone.
How Flare Solves It.
Define delivery zones by postcode, ZIP code, state or country
Create delivery zones at any geographic level - country, state, region or specific postcode and ZIP code ranges. Assign different delivery rules to each zone including available shipping methods, transit times, cut-off times and earliest available delivery dates.
Apply zone-specific cut-off times and blocked dates on top of your global rules. Block bank holidays that only affect specific courier regions. Set earlier cut-offs for remote zones where the courier collects sooner. Rules layer intelligently so every zone shows accurate dates.
Use real-time carrier data for transit times
Connect to UPS or FedEx APIs to pull real-time transit time data by zone automatically. No manual updates when carrier schedules change - accurate delivery dates update based on live carrier information.
Show accurate dates everywhere you deliver
Remote areas show longer realistic windows. Urban areas show faster options. Every customer sees dates based on where they actually are and how your courier operates in their zone - not a one-size-fits-all estimate.
Set different rates for remote zones, islands or international locations where delivery costs more. No more flat rates that lose money on hard-to-reach locations or undercharge for expensive-to-serve areas.
Eliminate location-based support tickets
Where is my order from customers in remote areas disappears when they see accurate transit times at checkout. Fewer refunds and failed deliveries for postcodes shown dates you couldn't keep.
See Real Examples.
Time4sleep
Cut-off times, postcode rules, product lead times and shipping rates by date.
EXALT.
Cut-off times, subscription recurring order logic and Express Payment option compatibility.
44 Farms.
Shipping methods and transit days by zip code, available dates by shipping method and shipping rates.
Who This is For.
Used by 700+ Shopify brands across categories like:
How to Setup.
Configure delivery schedules for different customer locations in Flare - set lead times by country region or ZIP code.
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How is this different from Shopify's native shipping zones?
Can I restrict which shipping methods are available by postcode?
Can postcode rules combine with product lead times and cut-off times?
Does this work with UPS and FedEx for real-time transit times?