Looking to get more customers to shop from your Instamojo online store? Introducing Cash on Delivery (CoD) – a much awaited feature! This will allow you to accept cash from your customers on delivery of products.
Why Indian consumers love cash!
Although digital payment methods have become widely popular and more accessible, cash-on-delivery is still used in the Indian eCommerce.
According to a recent survey, approximately 45% to 50% of the e-retail consumers prefer paying in cash. Also, about 72% of consumers from major cities and 90% from smaller towns choose cash on delivery over any form of advance payments.
This might be because of many reasons such as fear of payment scams, ease of payment, or familiarity with cash payments. It also gives them additional time to fund the full payment.
Advantages of offering cash on delivery to customers
You may see QR codes, UPI apps, and payment links dominate the eCommerce scene in big cities but the case is quite different in rural and semi-rural areas. The reason?
- Fear of payment fraud
- Lack of secure payment gateways
- Familiarity with cash payments
- Insufficient funds in bank account
- Unstable network for online transactions
- Post-purchase order anxiety
- Unavailability of payment cards or UPI
From this, it is clear that offering CoD builds customer trust — When you don’t collect upfront payment before delivering the product, your customers are reassured. They understand your sincerity in fulfilling the order.
Did you know that offering CoD also increases sales? Some consumers may abandon cart at checkout due to the multiple steps. Since the order can be completed quickly if CoD is opted, there is a chance to get more sales.
If your online store is missing the cash on delivery option, there is a high chance you will lose potential customers. So, give your customers a smooth buying experience by providing them a payment method they love!
How cash on delivery works for Instamojo online stores
You can offer cash on delivery in India on your Instamojo on your own Instamojo online store. This means, your customers will be able to select CoD option when they checkout.
You can set up cash on delivery on your eCommerce website in just three simple steps:
Step 1 – Go to your Instamojo dashboard and click settings., where you will find the CoD option under ‘shipping settings’. Click the enable button.
Step 2 – Confirm enablement popup. You will receive a popup like this:
The handling fee is on an average ₹40 or 1.5% of the order amount (whichever is higher). However please confirm with your shipping partner.
Step 3 – CoD option for your online store is now enabled. Check your store to confirm. A customer can now view the Cash on Delivery option at checkout.
The tags at the bottom of your store also change if you enable COD on your store.
Your premium eCommerce store is now ready to accept cash on delivery orders!
With Instamojo premium stores, your business gets shipping that’s powered by courier experts like Shipway, Shiprocket, Picckr and more. You can ship with any shipping partner of your choice.
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