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Configuring Return & Exchange Fees Using Shipping Methods

This document explains how to configure fees for returns and exchanges in Return Prime using Shopify shipping methods.

Written by Wonder Women
Updated over 3 weeks ago

This document explains how to configure fees for returns and exchanges in Return Prime using Shopify shipping methods.

The example below uses a return fee for illustration. The same configuration is also used to apply shipping charges on exchange orders.

What This Configuration Does

Return Prime applies fees during return and exchange flows using Shopify shipping methods.

Shipping methods created for this purpose:

  • Are used only during return and exchange flows

  • These shipping methods are available only during return and exchange checkout.

  • Do not affect standard checkout shipping options.

Example: Configuring a Return Fee

Step 1: Configure the Fee in Return Prime

  1. Go to Return Prime → Settings → Policy

  2. Locate the Return & Exchange Shipping Charges section

3.Click Create New Fee config

4.Enter:

  • Fee Name
    The label you want to use

  • Shopify Shipping Method Name
    The shipping method name that will be used to apply this fee.

This shipping method will be used only during return and exchange flows


5.Save the configuration.

Step 2: Create the Shipping Method in Shopify

  1. Go to Shopify Admin → Settings → Shipping and Delivery

  2. Select the relevant Shipping Profile

  3. Add a new shipping rate

  4. Configure:

    • Name
      Use the exact same name entered in Return Prime.

    • Price
      Set the fee amount.

  5. Save the shipping method.


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