Amazon’s Faster Regional Transit Time feature empowers sellers to provide quicker delivery promises to customers located close to their warehouses. By enabling this feature in your shipping templates for domestic self-fulfilled (non-Prime) standard shipping orders, you can enhance the overall shopping experience and increase customer satisfaction.
Enable Faster Transit Time on a Shipping Template
Follow these steps to enable faster transit time:
- Click on Settings in the top-right menu of Seller Central and navigate to Shipping Settings.
- On the Shipping Templates tab:
- To create a new shipping template:
- Click Create New Shipping Template.
- Enter the template name and select a shipping rate model.
- Edit and review shipping settings, including the faster transit time option.
- Click Save.
- To upgrade an existing shipping template:
- Select the template and click Edit Template.
- Review and update the shipping settings, including the faster transit time option.
- Click Save.
- To create a new shipping template:
- Review and confirm your shipping settings, and click Save.
Faster Regional Transit Times FAQ
- What is the benefit of enabling Faster Regional Transit Time feature?
- Enabling this feature allows you to provide faster delivery promises to customers in close proximity to your warehouse, increasing the likelihood of purchases.
- Can I enable Faster Regional Transit Time feature for customers in different regions?
- No, currently this feature is only supported for customers located in the same region as your default shipping warehouse.
- In what regions can I enable the Faster Regional Transit Time feature?
- The feature applies to level two regions within the continental US where your default shipping address is located.
- How can I opt out of the Faster Regional Transit Time feature?
- You can opt out by updating the transit time of the shipping rule to a different value than the suggested faster transit time.
By leveraging Amazon’s Faster Regional Transit Time feature, sellers can offer expedited delivery options to nearby customers, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and driving sales.



