Boost Your Amazon Sales with Premium 1 & 2-Day Regional Shipping
Amazon’s Premium Shipping program now lets sellers offer 1 and 2-day regional deliveries, helping you meet growing customer expectations for speed while potentially boosting your sales and Buy Box eligibility.
What’s New
Faster delivery options — 1-day and 2-day shipping for regional customers.
Flexible pricing — Set competitive rates or offer free shipping.
Eligibility requirements — Sellers must:
Be active on Amazon for at least 90 days
Maintain ≥93.5% On-Time Delivery Rate
Maintain ≥99% Valid Tracking Rate
Keep seller-initiated cancellations below 0.5%
Late shipment protection — Available if you:
Enable Shipping Settings Automation
Purchase “OTDR Protected” shipping labels via Amazon Buy Shipping or Veeqo
Ship orders on time
Why This Update Matters
Premium Shipping gives sellers a competitive edge by appealing to customers who value speed. Faster delivery not only improves the shopping experience but can also:
Increase conversion rates
Improve customer loyalty
Enhance Buy Box competitiveness
With clear performance thresholds, sellers know exactly what metrics to maintain for continued eligibility.
Pro Tips from Xtended.GH
Start regional first: Test 1 or 2-day shipping in select regions before scaling nationwide.
Leverage OTDR protection: Always use protected shipping labels when possible.
Keep templates updated: Ensure your Amazon shipping templates reflect your actual capacity.
Track performance closely: Monitor on-time delivery, tracking accuracy, and cancellations weekly.
How Xtended.GH Can Help
We assist sellers in successfully implementing shipping strategies that meet marketplace requirements:
Shipping Policy & Template Optimization: Ensuring your Amazon shipping settings match performance goals.
Performance Monitoring & Alerts: Helping you stay on top of your OTD, tracking rate, and cancellations.
Customer Communication Management: Proactively engaging customers to manage expectations and improve satisfaction.
With our operational support, you can focus on selling while we help safeguard your compliance and delivery reputation.
Get in Touch
The sooner you enable Premium Shipping, the sooner you can offer faster deliveries and capture more sales. Email us at sales@xtendedgh.com, our team will walk you through updating your templates, setting regional preferences, and maintaining the metrics Amazon requires for eligibility.
Final Thoughts
Amazon’s Premium Shipping program rewards sellers who can deliver speed and reliability. With Xtended.GH by your side, you can set up, optimize, and maintain this competitive advantage with confidence.