Upon sign-up with EasyPost, users gain immediate access to Default Carrier Accounts, which can be enabled directly from the Dashboard. For additional carriers, EasyPost supports a Bring Your Own Account (BYOA) option. This requires users to register directly with the respective carrier.
This guide provides an introduction to Carrier Accounts at EasyPost as well as frequently asked questions.
EasyPost Default Carrier Accounts
An EasyPost Default Carrier Account is an account with exclusively pre-negotiated rates for EasyPost customers. The account setup, management, payment transactions, and reporting are managed through EasyPost; there is no need to navigate to the carriers' websites to set up or fund labels.
Bring Your Own Account to EasyPost
This account type requires users to register directly with the respective carrier. Visit Bring Your Own Account to EasyPost for more information.
FAQs
Q: What are the current default carriers?
A: EasyPost currently has the following carriers as part of the EasyPost Default Carrier options:
- Canada Post
- DHL eCommerce
- DHL Express
- FedEx Default
- UPS
- USPS
Q: What are the benefits of using an EasyPost Default Carrier Account?
- Lower label costs: Up to 88% off retail shipping label costs. We did the legwork to get you the best rates negotiated possible!
- Centralized Billing: All label purchases and fees are funded through the EasyPost Wallet. There is no need to juggle multiple payment processes or memorize different guidelines for each carrier.
- It's EASY: There is no need to jump from carrier website to carrier website to set up accounts or gather reporting or transaction history.
Q: How do I set up an EasyPost Default Carrier Account?
A: Some default carrier accounts, such as USPS and DHL Express, are pre-enabled immediately upon sign-up, while others need to be enabled in the EasyPost dashboard. For more, check out the article on Enabling Default Carriers using the EasyPost Dashboard.
Q: What if I already have a carrier account I want to use with my EasyPost account (BYOA)?
A: EasyPost supports over 100 carriers and if you already have a carrier account, connecting them using the dashboard is easy! See the Bring Your Own Account to EasyPost article for step-by-step instructions.
Q: Are there differences when purchasing labels with EasyPost Default Carrier Accounts versus Bring Your Own Carrier Account?
A: The main difference is that with EasyPost Default Carrier accounts, all billing (label cost, adjustment charges, shipping insurance, etc) is centralized to the EasyPost Wallet and charged when the label is created.
With Bring Your Own Account, all label costs and adjustment charges are handled by the carrier. Therefore, payment methods and payment transaction history are managed on the carrier's website. The EasyPost Wallet will only be used when purchasing label add-ons like EasyPost Shipping Insurance or other EasyPost-specific usage fees.