Cash on Delivery (COD)
A payment model where the customer pays cash when the order is delivered — still dominant in MENA, Southeast Asia, Latin America.
Where COD still dominates
In 2026, COD remains the primary payment method in large parts of:
• Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt
• Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon
• Pakistan, Bangladesh, parts of India
• Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
• Nigeria, Kenya
• Parts of Eastern Europe
The main reasons: low credit card penetration, historic distrust of paying online before receiving the product, and cultural preference for cash.
Why COD changes your landing page
A standard Western checkout page (Stripe, PayPal, card fields) doesn't work for COD. Instead:
• Replace the checkout with an order form — name, phone, delivery address, product variant if applicable.
• Confirm by phone — most COD orders need a follow-up call to verify. Bake this into the funnel.
• Emphasize trust over payment UX — the customer is about to pay on delivery, which feels safer for them but means you bear fraud risk. Reviews, product photos, and warranty info matter more than checkout friction.
• Local language + local phone format — international forms with English labels kill conversion.
The rejection rate problem
COD's hidden cost is order rejection. The customer places the order but refuses delivery when the courier arrives. Industry average is 20–35%. Above 40% you're losing money.
What reduces rejections:
• Phone confirmation before shipping (filters out impulse clicks)
• Clear product photos + product info on the LP (buyer knows what to expect)
• Delivery time commitment + SMS tracking (reduces "I forgot I ordered" rejections)
• Reasonable price for the market (too-cheap products signal scam)
Related terms
Dropshipping
A retail model where a store sells products it doesn't stock — instead, orders are fulfilled by a third-party supplier.
Landing Page
A standalone web page designed around one specific goal — usually a sale, signup, or booking.
Conversion Rate
The percentage of visitors who complete your desired action — buying, signing up, booking, etc.
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