Cash on delivery on noon Saudi Arabia

noon Saudi Arabia cash-on-delivery fee (18 SAR), the SAR 6,500 limit, and why “COD not available” appears.

Written by Ahmed Manara and Suzan Imad · Updated

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In short

The fee
Cash on delivery on noon Saudi Arabia costs SAR 18, with a maximum order value of SAR 6,500.
What it really costs
A SAR 200 order paid in cash costs SAR 218; paid by card it stays SAR 200. The fee is 9% of that order.
Not always offered
It isn't available for Global Store items, lockers or gift addresses, and it can be switched off after refused deliveries.
On this page (13)
  1. Why people still choose cash
  2. How much of your order the fee eats
  3. Why 'cash on delivery unavailable' appears
  4. Turning it on at checkout
  5. Cash and the code
  6. Refunds on cash orders
  7. Don't refuse deliveries
  8. Is cash ever the better choice?
  9. Keep exact change ready
  10. Cash and big orders
  11. Cash vs Tabby and Tamara
  12. Cash on delivery and cashback maths
  13. FAQs
Cash on delivery on noon Saudi Arabia

Why people still choose cash

Cash on delivery is still popular in Saudi Arabia, especially with people who would rather not type card details online. On noon, though, it adds SAR 18 to every order and may be unavailable for some products or addresses.

If card security is the worry, mada with Apple Pay inside the official noon app is a secure alternative that avoids the fee. If you genuinely need to pay in cash, group purchases into one order so you pay the fee once.

How much of your order the fee eats

OrderPaid by cardCash on deliveryFee as % of order
SAR 100SAR 100SAR 11818%
SAR 200SAR 200SAR 2189%
SAR 500SAR 500SAR 5183.6%

Why 'cash on delivery unavailable' appears

Turning it on at checkout

Fill your cart, then choose cash on delivery on the payment page. If the option is missing, remove any Global Store items, make sure the total is below SAR 6,500 and check that the address isn't a locker.

Cash and the code

Paying cash doesn't stop you using AUC64: the cashback is still added to noon Credits after delivery. A SAR 300 basket with AUC64 gets you SAR 30 cashback. Just remember the SAR 18 fee reduces the net saving, and it isn't refunded if you return the item after delivery.

Refunds on cash orders

When you return something you paid for in cash, the refund goes to noon Credits. It can be moved to a bank account if it exceeds SAR 50. The noon returns page covers timings for other payment methods.

Don't refuse deliveries

Refusing a cash-on-delivery parcel at the door may lead noon to disable the option for your account in future. If you change your mind, cancel before it ships; see how to cancel a noon order.

Is cash ever the better choice?

Cash makes sense if you don't have a card or you're sending an order to someone who will pay at the door. For everyone else, the maths favours paying in advance: SAR 18 is more than the cashback an existing customer earns with AUC64 on any order below SAR 360. In other words, cash on delivery can cancel out the entire code saving.

Keep exact change ready

Couriers don't always carry change. Having the exact amount ready speeds up delivery and avoids a failed attempt that could count against you.

Cash and big orders

The SAR 6,500 limit means high-value purchases like laptops or large appliances may exceed what you can pay in cash. For those, consider paying by card, or spreading the cost with Tabby, Tamara or a bank plan; see noon instalments.

Cash vs Tabby and Tamara

If the appeal of cash is not paying everything upfront, Tabby and Tamara split the total into interest-free payments without the SAR 18 fee, which is often the better deal.

Cash on delivery and cashback maths

For a new customer the picture is similar on small orders: on a SAR 150 basket, AUC64 earns SAR 15, less than the SAR 18 fee. Only on larger baskets does the cashback outweigh the charge, and even then paying by card keeps both.

FAQs

How much is cash on delivery on noon?

SAR 18 in Saudi Arabia as of our last review.

Why can't I see cash on delivery?

A Global Store item, a total over SAR 6,500, a pickup locker, or previous refused deliveries.

What is the maximum cash-on-delivery order?

SAR 6,500.

Is the cash-on-delivery fee refunded if I return the item?

No, not after delivery.

Can I pay by card at the door?

It depends on the courier and area; paying in advance is the safer option.

Can I use AUC64 with cash on delivery?

Yes, the cashback still applies after delivery.

noon app

The code AUC64 works in the noon app too: enter it in the promo code field at checkout. The app also sends alerts for flash sales.

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