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FedEx Default Account Program

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EasyPost offers users a FedEx Default Account with discounted shipping rates at no extra cost. This account enables small businesses to access FedEx's reliable shipping services without needing a separate FedEx account and offers reduced costs. The discounted rates are absolutely free and do not require volume minimums, contracts, or additional fees. Discounts on select surcharges are also included. 

Service Levels and Coverage Area

This account includes discounted service levels for U.S. domestic and export*. For more information about these service levels, see Save with FedEx through EasyPost. 

*U.S. export means international shipments originating from the United States. Certain destination country restrictions may apply.

Account Creation

Create a FedEx Account via the EasyPost Dashboard

Upon sign-up with EasyPost, users gain immediate access to the FedEx Default Account, which can be enabled directly from the Dashboard.

  1. Log in to EasyPost and navigate to Account Settings. 
  2. Select the Carriers tab.
  3. Select the EasyPost Carrier Accounts tab.
  4. Find FedEx Default Account in the list of carriers and select Create Account to complete the account creation process.

FedEx Account via API 

Users can also add the FedEx account via API call. The following parameters are required:

  • name
  • street1
  • city
  • state
  • postal_code
  • country
  • phone
  • email

Example cURL Request

curl --location --request POST 'https://api.easypost.com/v2/carrier_accounts/open' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--user YOUR_API_KEY_HERE_KEEP_COLON: \
--data-raw '{
    "carrier_account": {
        "type": "FedexDefaultAccount",
        "name": "Gummi Bear",
        "street1": "27 S 7th St 6",
        "city": "Minneapolis",
        "state": "MN",
        "postal_code": "55402",
        "country": "US",
        "phone": "123456789",
        "email": "tester@testing.com"
    }
}'

Purchasing and Billing

When using the EasyPost FedEx Default Account, billing is done directly through EasyPost, and label fees are deducted from the EasyPost wallet. To purchase labels with this account in the production environment, sufficient funds must be present in the wallet to cover the cost of the label.  

Upon purchasing labels and shipping parcels, if any price adjustments occur afterward, EasyPost will adjust the final amount deducted from the wallet.

Fees and Surcharges

FedEx Ground® Economy shipments may incur a USPS Non-Machinable fee of $5.70. Shipments are designated non-machinable if they meet the following criteria:

  • Any item with one dimension measuring more than 27 inches.
  • Any item with any two dimensions, each measuring more than 17 inches.
  • Any item weighing over 35 lbs.
  • Any item packaged in a cylindrical shipping tube.

To learn more about FedEx Ground® Economy fees and surcharges, review the FedEx Ground® Economy fees and other shipping information. 

Pickups and Drop Offs

FedEx pickup requests can be made via the EasyPost API. Review the Pickups documentation for details. Users can also drop off packages at one of FedEx's convenient drop-off locations.

FAQs

Service Levels and Features

Account and Eligibility

Technical and API Support

Shipping and Pickup Options

Shipping Regulations and Claims

Weight and Pricing Calculations

 

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