GFS Developer Portal

GFS Checkout Overview

GFS Checkout solves the issue of supplying valid delivery options in a retailer’s checkout. GFS Checkout returns validated delivery options by carrier and carrier service, including click and collect providers/parcel shops. GFS Checkout is a unique proposition, enabling retailers to offer delivery choice with ease.

A lack of varied delivery options is a proven factor in poor conversion and is cited as the reason that over 50% of online baskets are abandoned. GFS Checkout removes all complications providing an aggregated access to leading carriers and services to instantly offer greater delivery choice on a retailer’s website (or call centre).

Services available include, but are not limited to;

Low cost economy services
Nominated day express services
Premium services such as pre-10, pre-12
Saturday & Sunday
UK and European Click & Collect offerings

You can see a demonstration store with GFS Checkout integrated into it's checkout process at one of our demo sites.

Using GFS Checkout

To use GFS Checkout and the GFS Checkout widgets you must have a Checkout account. To obtain an account follow the checklist below:

Signup for a GFS Checkout account at https://register.gfsdeliver.com
You’ll receive notification of acceptance from GFS
Log in to the GFS Checkout back office at https://seeker.justshoutgfs.com/loginCheckout.asp with your user name and password, and configure your delivery options
Use the Widgets or API in your eCommerce checkout to enable delivery options for your consumers.

Development considerations

Carrier integrations simplified. Carrier and delivery integrations are always more complex than they appear, as the validity of a delivery service is dependent on so many factors, and these vary by carrier, carrier service, operational and/or carrier cut off times, postcode/location, weight breaks, and business specific logic which could be attributed as granular as SKU level. GFS Checkout removes complexity for developers as carrier selection rules are managed by business users through the GFS Management Console provided with GFS Checkout, eliminating the need to make changes in the eCommerce platform. Benefits include; Reduced development efforts - carrier logic is complex, opt for a ready made solution to make best use of business time Greater operational uptime - no web outages required to make delivery changes Greater business flexibility Speed to market – businesses can easily trial/opt into new delivery services without development overheads Calls made to and results returned from GFS Checkout are in a logical order to set the parameters for the delivery options to be calculated. All the information required should be available at the time the consumer is checking out, so that the available options can be returned promptly without interrupting the flow of the checkout process on the web site. GFS Checkout enables you to continue to label your parcels through your existing shipping system - carrier or third party. Access to the GFS Checkout does not require the use of any other GFS service and can be accessed on a standalone basis.