App that helps merchants to do COD Order verification and charge extra charge to customers if they select cash on delivery orders and Partial payments.
Stop losing money on failed deliveries. COD King slashes RTO/RTS costs and fake orders. Verify intent via OTP verification and secure commitment with a partial payment or deposit. Whether it’s a split payment, upfront payment, or part payment, we filter unserious buyers/Joy Reserver. Boost conversions with a prepaid discount and automated SMS/WhatsApp notifications. Convert COD to prepaid, reduce returns, and maximize profit. Optimize your checkout to secure every sale today!
Is there a free plan, or will I need to pay from day one?
COD King is free to install and includes core features like OTP verification, partial/advance payments, and SMS/WhatsApp confirmation messages. You only pay per SMS sent (e.g., ₹1 per SMS in India, $0.03 in the USA). Paid plans — Pro at $9.99/month and Enterprise at $39/month — unlock additional features like COD fees, smart COD show/hide rules, branded SMS, local gateway integration, and discounted message rates.
How does OTP verification actually work — will it confuse or frustrate my customers?
When a customer places a COD order, COD King automatically sends them a one-time password via SMS or WhatsApp. The order is only confirmed once the customer enters the correct OTP, blocking bots, random entries, and fake buyers instantly. Merchants report up to a 35% reduction in fake/RTO orders after enabling OTP verification.
Can I collect a partial or advance payment for COD orders instead of asking for full prepayment?
Yes. You can collect a fixed amount or a percentage of the order total as a deposit at checkout, with the remaining balance collected on delivery. The advance payment is processed securely through Shopify's payment gateway or your existing payment provider, filtering out unserious buyers without requiring full prepayment.
How long does setup take — do I need a developer?
No developer is needed. COD King integrates directly with Shopify and works with all themes. According to the developer, setup takes less than 10 minutes — you enable OTP verification, set partial payment amounts, and configure COD show/hide rules all from a single dashboard. Merchants also note that the support team assists with onboarding in real time via an in-app chat inbox.
Can I control when and where COD is shown or hidden at checkout?
Yes. You can show or hide the COD payment method based on parameters such as country, zip/pincode, product type, or cart value. This gives you fine-grained control over which customers or orders are eligible for COD — for example, blocking COD for high-value orders or specific locations with high RTO rates. This feature is available on the Pro plan and above.
Does it work in my country, and can I use my local SMS provider?
COD King works in 100+ countries including India, Philippines, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, and all major COD markets. The Enterprise plan supports local SMS gateway integration, which can cut messaging costs by up to 70% while reaching customers in their preferred language and number format. The COD-to-prepaid conversion nudge feature is currently supported only in India and Egypt.
What do other merchants say about the app and its support team?
COD King holds a 4.9-star rating from 855 reviews on the Shopify App Store, with 98% being 5-star ratings. Merchants frequently praise the support team as responsive, knowledgeable, and reachable via in-app chat and phone calls. The app is also noted for its stable performance and not disrupting the existing checkout experience. A small number of negative reviews mention occasional delays in resolving technical issues.