Intuitive Shipping
Applies toShopifyBigCommerce
Steps for
What it does
Intuitive Shipping (opens in a new tab) is a shipping app for eCommerce platforms such as Shopify and BigCommerce, for managing shipping rules on your store.
With the integration, the rates you set up in Intuitive Shipping show in the SparkLayer checkout, where B2B customers choose one.
Intuitive Shipping
You set up your shipping rates and rules
(this flows forward)
SparkLayer
Fetches the rates using your API key
(this flows forward)
Checkout
B2B customers choose a rate at Review & Pay
What syncs and in which direction
Rates go one way, from Intuitive Shipping into the SparkLayer checkout, each time a customer checks out.
| Data | Direction | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping rates | Intuitive Shipping to the SparkLayer checkout | SparkLayer fetches your rates using your API key. B2B customers see them under Shipping Method at Review & Pay. |
Set up Intuitive Shipping
Check the requirements, connect Intuitive Shipping with its API key, then test it at checkout.
Requirements
- An Intuitive Shipping account, with the Intuitive Shipping app (opens in a new tab) installed on your store.
- A Shopify or BigCommerce store connected to SparkLayer.
- SparkLayer shipping turned on: Use SparkLayer shipping rates ticked in Settings,Shipping (opens in your SparkLayer Dashboard in a new tab) (see shipping rules). This stops your eCommerce platform's own shipping methods showing in the SparkLayer checkout.
Connect Intuitive Shipping
- In your Intuitive Shipping dashboard, go to Settings > Partner Integrations and copy the API Key.
- In the SparkLayer Dashboard, go to Integrations,Partners (opens in your SparkLayer Dashboard in a new tab).
- Under Shipping, turn on the switch next to Intuitive Shipping.
- Paste the key into API Key and click Save.
Test the integration
- Sign in to your store as a B2B customer.
- Go through checkout until you reach Review & Pay.
- Under Shipping Method, check you see the rates you set up in Intuitive Shipping, for example Standard, Priority and Overnight, each with its delivery time and price.
Limitations
- Shipping dates set up in Intuitive Shipping aren't used.
- Only physical products are supported, not digital products.
- Shipping prices are always shown net (excluding tax).
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