WooCommerce Australia Post eParcel + International

Our Australia Post Partner Plugin

• ✔ Official Australia Post eCommerce Partner

• ✔ Mandatory AUSPOST-PARTNER-ID included in every API call

• ✔ Uses approved Digital API endpoints

• ✔ Displays true eParcel contract rates

• ✔ Handles multi-item carts correctly

• ✔ Designed for production & compliance

• ✔ Stable, auditable, and future-proof

• ✔ Optional full JSON logging

Typical Non-Partner Plugins

• ✖ Not Australia Post partner-approved

• ✖ No Partner ID submitted (non-compliant)

• ✖ May rely on generic or public rate endpoints

• ✖ Often show estimated or fallback pricing

• ✖ Common issues with multi-item carts

• ✖ Higher risk of API throttling or access removal

• ✖ Limited or no request/response visibility

Why This Matters

Australia Post now requires partner identification for approved integrations.
Non-partner plugins may work today but can fail without warning.

Our plugin is built to:

• Meet Australia Post onboarding requirements

• Pass technical verification

• Operate reliably at scale

• Protect your checkout accuracy and business continuity

Bottom Line

If you rely on Australia Post for revenue,
partner-approved integration isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Is this an official Australia Post integration?

Yes. This plugin is built as an approved Australia Post eCommerce Partner integration and submits the required AUSPOST-PARTNER-ID with every API request.

Does it show real contract rates?

Yes. Customers see your actual eParcel & International contract pricing in real time — not estimates or public rates.

Does it support international shipping?

Yes. The plugin supports both domestic eParcel and international services using Australia Post’s approved Digital APIs.

Does this plugin create labels or provide tracking?

No. This is a rates-only plugin by design. It focuses solely on accurate checkout pricing.

Is this compliant with Australia Post requirements?

Yes. The integration follows current Australia Post onboarding and technical compliance standards, including Partner ID identification.

Does it work with multi-item carts?

Yes. The plugin correctly calculates shipping for single and multi-item carts, including combined weights and dimensions.

Will this replace my existing Australia Post plugin?

Yes, if you need contract-accurate, partner-approved pricing. It can fully replace non-partner or estimated-rate plugins.

Is logging available for troubleshooting?

Yes. Optional JSON request/response logging is available for transparency and debugging.

Who is this plugin best suited for?

• Stores with Australia Post eParcel contracts

• High-volume WooCommerce merchants

• Businesses shipping both locally and internationally

• Merchants requiring checkout-accurate pricing for compliance

What happens if Australia Post updates their API?

Because this is a partner-approved integration, updates are handled in line with Australia Post’s official roadmap.

Australia Post eParcel & International (Partner-Approved)

Requirements

Before installing, ensure you have:

• A working WooCommerce store

• An active Australia Post eParcel account

• Australia Post API credentials

• Your Australia Post account configured to use a Platform Partner

Step 1 — Install the Plugin

1. Download the plugin ZIP file

2. In WordPress, go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin

3. Upload the ZIP and click Install Now

4. Activate the plugin

Step 2 — Configure WooCommerce Shipping

1. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping

2. Add or edit a Shipping Zone

3. Click Add Shipping Method

4. Select Australia Post eParcel (Partner Rates)
   (Domestic or International, depending on the plugin installed)

5. Save changes

Step 3 — Set Platform Partner (Required)

To ensure compliance and correct pricing, your Australia Post account must list My Business Hosting as the Platform Partner.

Platform Partner Details

• Platform Partner Name: My Business Hosting

• Partner Type: eCommerce Platform Partner

This step is mandatory.
Without the correct Platform Partner set, Australia Post may reject or restrict API requests.

Step 4 — Enter Australia Post API Credentials

1. Click Edit on the shipping method

2. Enter your:

   • Australia Post API Key

   • Australia Post Account Number

3. Save settings

How to Set This

• Contact your Australia Post account manager, or

• Log a request via Australia Post Merchant Support, asking to:

  “Set My Business Hosting as our eCommerce Platform Partner for API integrations.”

Step 5 — Test Shipping Rates

1. Add products with weight and dimensions

2. Go to the cart or checkout page

3. Confirm:

   • Live Australia Post rates appear

   • Domestic / International services display correctly

Step 6 — (Optional) Enable Debug Logging

For troubleshooting or verification:

1. Open the shipping method settings

2. Enable JSON Logging

3. Logs are available under:

   • WooCommerce → Status → Logs

Important Notes

• This plugin provides rates only (no labels or tracking)

• Uses partner-approved Digital API endpoints

• All API calls include the required AUSPOST-PARTNER-ID

• Designed for production environments

Common Setup Issues

Rates not showing?

• Confirm products have weight & dimensions

• Ensure My Business Hosting is set as Platform Partner

• Verify API credentials are active

• Enable logging to inspect API responses

Support

If you experience issues:

• Provide your WooCommerce logs

• Include confirmation that My Business Hosting is set as your Platform Partner

Please check individual eParcel plugins for current changelog information and updates