Your Guide to FedEx One Rate® Pricing Program (Flat Rate)

TL;DR: FedEx One Rate^® provides predictable, flat-rate pricing for packages up to 50 lbs. It’s perfect for eCommerce businesses that need help to control shipping costs and improve efficiency.

With FedEx One Rate^® through Easyship, you get affordable and reliable delivery without needing branded boxes. This guide explains how FedEx One Rate^® works, its benefits, and how to find the cheapest flat rate prices using Easyship.

What is Flat Rate Shipping?

Flat rate shipping allows you to send packages below a set weight to any location for one fixed price. This helps merchants predict their shipping costs, which is key for profitability in eCommerce.

FedEx One Rate^® is a flat-rate pricing program that offers simplicity and predictability for your shipping needs. FedEx One Rate^® provides flat rate pricing for packages that weigh 50 lbs or less shipped within the U.S. for a fixed price (intra-Hawaii shipments excluded).

Benefits of FedEx Flat Rate Shipping with FedEx One Rate^®

• Affordability: FedEx One Rate^® packaging is complimentary when you use FedEx Express® services. You can order packaging in the sizes you need at no cost and start shipping
• Simple and Predictable Pricing: Instead of weighing a package or guessing its weight and facing surprise costs, you'll know your shipping costs ahead of time
• No Surprise or Hidden Fees: No additional fuel, residential, or delivery area surcharges. Plus, $100 in declared value coverage at no extra charge. However, there are additional value-added services, such as signature services and additional declared value over $100, which you can add for an additional charge.
• Time Savings: No need to weigh packages to calculate shipping costs. As long as your packages are under 50 lbs. and envelopes are under 10 lbs. and the packaging does not exceed size limitations, you’re good to go
• Flexibility: Choose from 12 flat rate boxes. If your item fits and doesn’t exceed 50 lbs, you can ship it. Select delivery within 1, 2, or 3 days
• Convenience: Schedule a pickup or drop off at one of 50,000+ locations. Complimentary packaging can be ordered online and delivered for free
• Reliability: Shipments are backed by the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee

FedEx One Rate^® is a flat rate pricing structure for FedEx services, allowing you to ship packages weighing 50 lbs or less within the US (intra-Hawaii excluded) for a fixed price, subject to dimension and volume restrictions. FedEx offers 12 free packaging options, including envelopes, flat rate boxes, and tubes.

If your item fits within a flat rate package and does not exceed the weight limit, it can be shipped between two US locations (intra-Hawaii shipments excluded) for a fixed price. Currently, FedEx One Rate^® is only available for US domestic shipments (intra-Hawaii shipments excluded).

FedEx One Rate^® on Easyship: Predictable Pricing

FedEx One Rate^® is not a shipping service, but a pricing structure that applies to FedEx services. This pricing system supports packages up to 50 lbs, subject to dimension and volume restrictions, meaning prices remain the same whether your package weighs 5 lbs or 50 lbs, making it an excellent option for shipping heavy packages.

How Do You Use FedEx One Rate^® on Easyship?

On Easyship, FedEx One Rate^® applies to shipments if customers select a FedEx One Rate box on the dashboard or enter custom dimensions similar to a FedEx One Rate box. Sometimes customers may benefit from FedEx One Rate pricing without realizing it.

Do You Need a Branded Box?

Easyship customers do not need a FedEx One Rate box to take advantage of FedEx One Rate pricing. This is advantageous compared to other flat-rate services, such as USPS, which mandate using branded flat-rate boxes.

How Do You Ensure FedExOne Rate Pricing?

The only way to be certain of using FedEx One Rate pricing is by selecting a pre-saved FedEx One Rate box on the Easyship dashboard. As long as the dimensions match, the branded FedEx box is not necessary.

The Cost of FedEx One Rate^®

The cost of FedEx One Rate^® shipments depends on two factors:

• Packaging choice
• Speed of delivery

FedEx One Rate^® Packaging Options

Note: #1 Any FedEx One Rate Envelope measuring more than 2 inches along its shortest side or any FedEx One Rate Pak measuring more than 5 inches along its shortest side, as determined by FedEx, may be rated as a FedEx One Rate box based on the package’s overall cubic volume

The Benefits of FedEx One Rate^®

FedEx One Rate^® pricing offers several advantages for national brands with high shipment volumes:

How to Find The Cheapest Flat Rate Prices

Flat-rate pricing for shipping is available from USPS, UPS, and FedEx. To evaluate the benefits and prices of each leading nationwide service compared to FedEx One Rate packages, we will compare rates and delivery times for two different packages using the Easyship Shipping Rate Calculator. Both will have identical contents, weight, origin, and the same destination. However, the key difference will be the packaging used.

Example Flat Rate Package 1 (45 lbs)

Package Details:

• Package Weight: 45 lbs
• Box Dimensions: FedEx Medium Box 1: 11-1/2" x 2-3/8" x 13-1/4"
• Category/HS Code: Accessory (no-battery)
• Origin: New York City, New York
• Destination: Miami, Florida

In this example, the FedEx One Rate^® price has been applied to the 45-pound package, by selecting the FedEx One Rate FedEx Medium Box 1 within the Easyship shipping calculator. We can see that FedEx 2 Day^® and FedEx Express Saver^® offer the best value flat rates at $15.97 for 2-3 day delivery.

Example Flat Rate Package 2 (45LBS)

Package Details:

• Weight: 45 lbs
• Box Dimensions: Medium Flat Rate Box 1: 11-1/4" x 8-3/4" x 6"
• Category/HS Code: Accessory (no-battery)
• Origin: New York City, New York
• Destination: Miami, Florida

In this second example, using a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box, USPS Priority Mail provides the most economical option at $14.38 for 1-3 day delivery. This comparison highlights the cost savings achievable by selecting the appropriate flat rate shipping option using Easyship.

Summary

In comparing flat-rate shipping options for two 45-pound packages using the Easyship Shipping Rate Calculator, we observed significant cost differences between couriers. For the first package, using FedEx One Rate^®, FedEx 2Day^® and FedEx Express Saver^® both offered the best value at $15.97 for 2-3 day delivery, outperforming UPS and USPS alternatives.

For the second package using a USPS Medium Flat Rate Box, USPS Priority Mail provided the most economical option at $14.38 for 1-3 day delivery. These comparisons highlight how selecting the right flat-rate shipping option can lead to substantial cost savings, emphasizing the advantage of using Easyship to help you find the most cost-effective and efficient shipping solutions.

The shipping rates displayed on the Easyship blog are for informational purposes only and may not be accurate at the time of shipping. Easyship does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any shipping rates displayed on the blog.

Shipping rates can vary depending on a number of factors, including the weight and size of the package, the shipping destination, and the shipping service that you choose. To get an accurate shipping rate, please use the Easyship Shipping Calculator.

FedEx One Rate^® and Your Business

FedEx One Rate^® is ideal for providing speedy delivery at a flat rate. However, UPS and USPS also offer competitive flat rate options. Always compare rates to find the best deal and use Easyship's free shipping rates calculator to help you chose what is right for you.

Key Points:

• FedEx One Rate^® is not a shipping service but a pricing structure
• Pricing is available for packages up to 50 lbs that meet dimension and volume restrictions.
• On Easyship, customers can access FedEx One Rate pricing by selecting a FedEx One Rate box or entering similar dimensions
• Customers do not need a FedEx branded box to use One Rate pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is flat-rate shipping?

Flat rate shipping allows you to send packages below a set weight to any location for one fixed price. This helps merchants predict their shipping costs, which is key for profitability in eCommerce.

How does FedEx One Rate^® work?

FedEx One Rate^® is a flat-rate pricing program that offers simplicity and predictability for your package shipping. It lets you ship packages that weigh 50 lbs or less within the U.S. (intra-Hawaii shipments excluded) for a fixed price, subject to dimension and volume restrictions.

Can I use FedEx Express packaging for FedEx One Rate^®?

Yes, Easyship customers can take advantage of FedEx One Rate^® pricing by entering custom dimensions similar to a FedEx One Rate box. You do not need a FedEx branded box to use this pricing.

How do I find the cheapest flat rate prices?

Use Easyship's free shipping rate calculator to compare rates from USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Easyship offers discounts, making it cheaper than listed prices on courier sites.

What packaging options are available for FedEx One Rate^®?

FedEx offers several box sizes for FedEx One Rate shipping, including envelopes, paks, small boxes, medium boxes, large boxes, extra-large boxes, and tubes.

How do you qualify for FedEx One Rate^®?

To qualify for FedEx One Rate^®, your package must weigh 50 lbs or less and fit within one of the FedEx One Rate^® packaging options. Additionally, the shipment must be within the U.S. (excluding intra-Hawaii shipments)and use FedEx Express^® services.