What is a FedEx® Platform Account?

EasyPost and FedEx are providing EasyPost users with a unique shipping account called FedEx® Platform Account for free! This account allows users to easily start shipping with FedEx through EasyPost without ever having to leave the platform. In addition, the FedEx® Platform Account comes with special rates and discounted surcharges. This is an amazing option for small businesses to start shipping right away and at a lower cost than retail pricing.

All you have to do to get started is create an EasyPost account, select the “Create Account” button for “FedEx Default” in the Carriers tab on the dashboard, and ship away!

Save on your FedEx shipments with EasyPost!

FedEx Ground® Economy pricing

FedEx Ground® Economy users should note that the DIM Divisor for the service level is 139 for any parcel over 1 cubic foot. Any parcel under 1 cubic foot will not be impacted by DIM weight. Additionally, 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, you can see FedEx’s documentation here.

Demand surcharges

FedEx Ground® Economy services will have the following Demand Surcharges.

  • $1.60 per package from October 30, 2023 to November 26, 2023
  • $2.60 per package from November 27, 2023 to December 10, 2023
  • $1.60 per package from December 11, 2023 to January 14, 2024

FedEx discounted rates

To view your discounted FedEx rates, set up your EasyPost and FedEx® Platform Account today! Once your FedEx account is activated, you’ll be able to see specially discounted rates when purchasing a shipping label. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Create your free EasyPost account and log in to the dashboard.
  2. Select “Account Settings” and navigate to the “Carriers” tab.
  3. Click “Create Account” to the right of “FedEx Default” and enter your shipping address.
  4. Save on your FedEx shipments!

Disabled countries for select international services

The following countries have been disabled as there is existing functionality required to handle shipments that we cannot support at this time. We bring forth this change to help eliminate customs clearance delays and provide more transparency on where we can help you deliver. If you attempt to make a rate call to one of the disabled countries, you will not receive a rate.

Please note that other functionality will remain the same and only certain countries are being disabled. Your current rates and shipping services will not be impacted. For any questions you may have please contact your Customer Success Manager or Support.

  • FedEx® International Connect Plus
  • FedEx International Economy®
  • FedEx International Priority®