How to Enable the Cash on Delivery (COD) Payment Method in Shopify
Cash on Delivery (COD) is widely used by customers in many countries who prefer to pay only upon receiving their orders. If your store serves regions where COD is expected or preferred, it’s important to make it available at checkout.
Follow the steps below to enable Cash on Delivery in your Shopify store.
Log into your Shopify admin and click on Settings in the bottom-left corner of your dashboard.

From the Settings page, click on Payments.

Scroll to the Manual payment methods section and click Add manual payment method. From the dropdown, select Cash on Delivery (COD).


Click on Activate to enable the Cash on Delivery option in your checkout.

Once activated, your customers will see the COD option as a payment method during checkout.

If you want to charge a service fee for Cash on Delivery orders, follow this guide:
How to Add an Extra Fee to Cash on Delivery on Shopify
If you need help or have any questions about setting up COD in your store, feel free to contact us through the app.
Follow the steps below to enable Cash on Delivery in your Shopify store.
Step-by-Step: Enabling Cash on Delivery on Shopify
Step 1: Go to Shopify Settings
Log into your Shopify admin and click on Settings in the bottom-left corner of your dashboard.

Step 2: Open the Payments Section
From the Settings page, click on Payments.

Step 3: Add a Manual Payment Method
Scroll to the Manual payment methods section and click Add manual payment method. From the dropdown, select Cash on Delivery (COD).


Step 4: Enable COD
Click on Activate to enable the Cash on Delivery option in your checkout.

Step 5: Review How It Appears at Checkout
Once activated, your customers will see the COD option as a payment method during checkout.

Optional: Add an Extra Fee for COD Orders
If you want to charge a service fee for Cash on Delivery orders, follow this guide:
How to Add an Extra Fee to Cash on Delivery on Shopify
Need Help?
If you need help or have any questions about setting up COD in your store, feel free to contact us through the app.
Updated on: 01/04/2025
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