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How to get merchants for your courier aggregator

Software and courier contracts get you ready. Merchants are what make you money. The good news: small sellers are everywhere and most are unhappy with how they ship today.

Updated 28 October 2026

Start close to home

Visit local shops, wholesalers and home businesses that already ship. Offer to handle their next ten parcels personally, from pickup to delivery. A seller who sees fast pickup and quick COD once usually stays.

Go where sellers talk

  • WhatsApp and Telegram groups for resellers and small brands
  • Instagram sellers in your city
  • Local trade associations and wholesale markets
  • Marketplace seller meetups

Make signing up easy

A clean website with your name, a rate calculator anyone can try, and signup in two minutes. Merchants should be able to check your price for their usual lane before talking to anyone.

Keep them with service, not discounts

  • Answer NDR calls the same day
  • Pay COD on a fixed, predictable schedule
  • Give every merchant a named contact
  • Reward referrals with wallet credit

Frequently asked questions

Should I offer the lowest price to win merchants?

Competitive, not lowest. Sellers leave over lost parcels and late COD far more often than over a few rupees.