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Reduce COD returns with a simple WhatsApp confirmation before you ship

WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp confirmation to every COD order — 'Confirm your order?' — and filters out the ones that were never going to be accepted. Saving you ₹200–400 per prevented return.

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Native Shopify integration · Official Meta BSP

  • Official WhatsApp BSP
  • Free plan — no credit card required
  • Instant webhook integrations
  • Custom WhatsApp Flows
  • Billed in INR via Razorpay

COD is how most Indian customers prefer to pay. COD returns are how most margins get destroyed.

01

30–40% of COD orders in India are returned. Shipping, reverse logistics, restocking — each return costs you ₹200–400 before you've sold a single unit. At scale, this is a crore-level problem.

02

Many COD orders are impulsive. A customer places an order at 11 PM on their phone, forgets about it by morning, and simply refuses delivery when it arrives. No confirmation step exists to catch this.

03

You can't just turn COD off. A significant portion of your customers won't pay online. The answer isn't to remove COD — it's to confirm intent before you incur the cost of shipping.

The solution

WhatsPortal confirms every COD order on WhatsApp before it goes to the warehouse.

Automatic COD confirmation message

The moment a COD order is placed on Shopify, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp message — 'Hi [Name], you've ordered [Product]. Confirm your order?' with a simple Yes/No reply option.

  • The moment a COD order is placed on Shopify, WhatsPortal sends a WhatsApp message
  • 'Hi [Name], you've ordered [Product]
  • Confirm your order?' with a simple Yes/No reply option

Instant order processing on confirmation

Customer confirms? The order moves to fulfilment automatically. No manual step, no delay.

  • Customer confirms
  • The order moves to fulfilment automatically
  • No manual step, no delay

Auto-cancellation on no response

Customer doesn't respond within your configured window — 2 hours, 6 hours — WhatsPortal can automatically cancel the order and send a polite message. No wasted shipment.

  • Customer doesn't respond within your configured window
  • 2 hours, 6 hours
  • WhatsPortal can automatically cancel the order and send a polite message
  • No wasted shipment

Reduce RTOs before they happen

COD confirmation cuts your return-to-origin rate from day one. Every prevented return saves you ₹200–400 in logistics costs alone.

  • COD confirmation cuts your return-to-origin rate from day one
  • Every prevented return saves you ₹200–400 in logistics costs alone
  • Fully automated system
  • Real-time notifications

How it works

Streamlined automation in four simple steps.

  1. 01

    Connect your Shopify store

    WhatsPortal links to Shopify and listens for new COD orders automatically.

  2. 02

    Configure your confirmation flow

    Set your confirmation window, write your message, and decide what happens if the customer doesn't respond — auto-cancel or manual review.

  3. 03

    Only confirmed orders ship

    WhatsPortal filters your order queue. Your warehouse processes only the orders customers actually want.

  4. 04

    Sync with Shopify & support

    Order details and confirmation statuses are automatically updated in Shopify and synced to your helpdesk or CRM.

S

Amit K.

ShoeNation

Hi Amit! Thanks for your order #WP-88492 at ShoeNation! 👟 Your payment is confirmed.

11:15 AM ✓✓

We are preparing your package. Would you like to track your shipment status?

11:15 AM ✓✓

Track orderView invoiceContact support

Track order

11:16 AM ✓✓

Your order will be shipped via Delhivery. Estimated delivery: Thursday, June 12.

11:16 AM ✓✓

We will send you a tracking link as soon as it leaves our warehouse. Thank you for shopping with us! 📦

11:16 AM ✓✓

Example conversation — automated by WhatsPortal

What our customers say

“Our RTO rate was 34% before we added COD confirmation. WhatsPortal brought it down significantly within the first month — the numbers speak for themselves.”

— [D2C brand name]

Live

COD confirmation via WhatsApp cuts RTO rates by up to 40%

< 1 min

Average setup time for standard workflows

3×

Increase in response rates compared to email alerts

₹0

Get started for free — free plan included

FAQ

Common questions about e-commerce cod confirmation

Does this only work for COD orders, or can I use it for all orders?

You can set it up specifically for COD orders using Shopify&apos;s payment method filter. Prepaid orders don&apos;t need confirmation — they&apos;re already committed. WhatsPortal applies the right trigger automatically.

What happens if a customer wants to cancel after confirming?

If a customer wants to cancel after confirming, they can reply on WhatsApp and your team handles it from the shared inbox. Most cancellations happen before confirmation — that&apos;s the point of the flow.

Can I add an upsell in the confirmation message?

Yes. Many brands include a quick upsell or add-on offer in the confirmation message — &apos;Confirm your order and add [product] for ₹X more?&apos; — converting the confirmation step into a revenue opportunity.

What does it cost?

Free plan: ₹0, 100 messages/month. Standard: ₹1,199/month (5,000 messages). Premium: ₹2,499/month (unlimited). All in INR via Razorpay. Meta conversation charges are billed separately.

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Every prevented return saves you ₹200–400. Set up COD confirmation today.

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