Fast Courier Integration with MyPost Business
How to integrate your MyPost Business account with Fast Courier
Introduction
MyPost Business is a simple and convenient solution for business customers wanting to send parcels with Australia Post. This guide will help you integrate your MyPost Business account with Fast Courier to simplify your order processing and shipping label generation.
To begin the integration process you'll need to have a MyPost Business account. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for one at auspost.com.au/mypost-business
Integrating your MyPost Business account with Fast Courier
Step 1: Log in to MyPost Business
- Go to the MyPost Business website and log in to your account
- Once you've logged in, select the downward arrow next to your name in the top right-hand corner
- From the drop-down menu, select Business details
Step 2: Connect with Fast Courier
- On the left-hand side of the Account management page, you'll see a navigation panel
- Select eCommerce Partners from the list
- The eCommerce Partners section will display a list of authorised Partners available to integrate with
- Look for Fast Courier in the list of partners
- Select the Connect button located next to Fast Courier
Step 3: Accept the terms and conditions
- After you've selected Fast Courier, you'll be presented with a screen asking you to read and accept the terms and conditions
- Read through the eCommerce Merchant Integration Terms & Conditions
- Check the box "I have read and accept the following"
- Select Continue
- Once the terms and conditions have been accepted, MyPost Business will automatically set up your account for Fast Courier integration
Important: While your account is being set up, do not navigate away from this screen.
Note: If you've previously accepted these terms and conditions for Fast Courier, you won't be asked to accept again.
Step 4: Generate a Partners token for Fast Courier
A Partners token (access credentials) provides authorisation for Fast Courier to create MyPost Business orders on your behalf:
- Once you've successfully connected to Fast Courier, a Partners token will be automatically generated
- Before the token can be generated, ensure you have:
- Accepted the terms and conditions
- Added a payment card for payment of orders through Fast Courier
Step 5: Copy your Fast Courier Partners token
- To copy your Partners token for Fast Courier, select the Copy Token button
- Once you've successfully copied your Partners token, a green confirmation box will appear
- This means the Partners token has been copied to your clipboard and is ready to configure with Fast Courier
Important: Always use the Copy Token button when copying your Partners token as the full length of the token is not displayed on the screen.
Example token format: a49c37ef-a276-4eb7-b6dd-e7530dfe70fa
Step 6: Add a payment card
For Fast Courier to complete orders on your behalf through MyPost Business, you'll need to add a payment card:
- Accepted cards: Visa and Mastercard only
- Critical requirement: If a payment card has not been added to your MyPost Business account, all orders created by Fast Courier will fail
- After your account has been set up, you'll be presented with a payment card entry screen
- Enter your card details and select Add card
Note: If you've already added a payment card to your MyPost Business account, you won't be asked to add another one.
Fast Courier Payment Options: Fast Courier also supports Australia Post charge accounts as a payment method.
Fast Courier Platform Integration Steps
After obtaining your MyPost Business Partners token, complete the integration in the Fast Courier platform:
Step 1: Introduction & Setup Overview
- Access the Integration: In Fast Courier, go to "Integrations & Bulk Orders" → "MyPost Business"
- Review the Introduction: The system will explain this is a "Bring Your Own Rates" feature that allows you to:
- Link your MyPost Business account
- Access your negotiated rates directly
- Get real-time quotes using your own rates
- Select your preferred Australia Post service and proceed with booking
Setup Process consists of:
- Account Verification: Provide your MyPost token
- Rate Integration: System retrieves real-time quotes using your own rates
- Checkout & Shipping: Select your preferred Australia Post service and proceed with booking
Step 2: Account Details Configuration
- Enter Merchant Token: Paste the Partners token you copied from MyPost Business into the "Merchant Token" field
- Click Continue to proceed to the next step
Step 3: Configure Settings
Service Type:
- Select your preferred Australia Post service type from the dropdown menu
- Options typically include Express Post, Regular Post, and other available services
Extra Cover Amount:
- Enter the dollar amount for extra cover (e.g., $100)
- Description: Extra Cover costs $0 for the first $100 of cover for Domestic parcel sending. $2.95 for Domestic for each subsequent $100 of cover (above $100 included cover) up to $5000
- Important: If you don't purchase Extra Cover and your item is lost or damaged while in Australia Post's care, you may still be eligible for compensation of up to $100. This is offered for most items sent with eligibility of claims assessed on a case-by-case basis
Delivery Option:
- Choose between:
- Shipment Only: Standard delivery to recipient
- Both Shipment and Pickup: Delivery plus pickup services
- Note: Selecting "Both Shipment and Pickup" will incur charges for both services
Step 4: Payment Method Selection
Choose your payment method:
- Stored Account: Use a MyPost Account Stored Payment Method (recommended if you have credit/debit card stored in MyPost Business)
- Charge Accounts: If available, you can use your Australia Post charge account
Select the appropriate option and click Continue
Step 5: Final Confirmation
Review all settings:
- Account Details: Confirm your Merchant Token is correctly entered
- Settings: Verify Service Type, Extra Cover Amount, and Delivery Option
- Payment Method: Confirm your selected payment method (Stored Account/Charge Account)
Important Note: "For all orders associated with this account, we will automatically use your default card to process the payment deductions."
Complete Integration:
- Review all details are correct
- Click the Submit button to finalize the integration
Step 6: Integration Complete
Once submitted successfully, your Fast Courier account will be integrated with your MyPost Business account. You can now:
- Get real-time shipping quotes using your negotiated Australia Post rates
- Process bulk orders through the Fast Courier platform
- Automatically generate shipping labels using your MyPost Business account
- Track shipments and manage orders through both platforms
