What is COD in Leopards Courier?
COD (Cash on Delivery) is a payment method where the buyer pays for the parcel in cash when it is delivered to their door, rather than paying online in advance. Leopards Courier (LCS) is one of Pakistan's largest COD logistics providers, handling millions of COD deliveries monthly.
For sellers, COD means the payment is collected by the LCS rider on their behalf and remitted to the seller's bank account after successful delivery. For buyers, it means paying the exact order amount in cash to the rider at the door — no online payment required.
400+ cities
COD available in
24–48 hrs
Remittance timeline
70%+ of orders
COD share of LCS
COD Tracking Status Codes
COD shipments go through all standard LCS tracking statuses, plus additional COD-specific codes. Here are the key COD statuses you'll see when tracking:
| Status | What It Means | Action Needed |
|---|---|---|
| COD Pending | Parcel is in transit; COD not yet collected | None — wait for delivery |
| Out for Delivery | Rider is en route to deliver today | Have exact cash ready |
| COD Collected | Rider delivered & collected cash payment | Sellers: expect remittance in 24–48h |
| COD Failed / Refused | Recipient refused or was unavailable | Contact LCS or seller to reschedule |
| COD Remitted | LCS has transferred amount to seller account | Sellers: check bank account |
| Return to Origin (RTO) | Parcel returned; no COD collected | Seller: parcel en route back to you |
See all LCS tracking statuses in the Leopards Courier Status Codes Guide.
When Will I Receive the COD Amount? (Seller Guide)
For sellers using Leopards Courier directly (not via Daraz), COD remittance follows this timeline:
COD Collected (Day 0)
Rider delivers the parcel and collects cash. Tracking updates to "COD Collected" — this timestamp is your Day 0 for remittance calculation.
Processing (Day 1)
LCS processes the collected amounts across all delivered shipments at the end of the business day. Collections made after 5 PM may roll to the next business day.
Bank Transfer Initiated (Day 1–2)
LCS initiates a bank transfer to your registered account. Interbank transfers typically take 1 business day; same-bank transfers are faster.
Amount in Your Account (Day 2–3)
You receive the COD amount minus LCS charges (COD fee + shipping cost if applicable). Check your LCS online account for a remittance statement.
Note for Daraz sellers: COD remittance for Daraz orders does not come directly from LCS. Daraz consolidates COD collections and pays sellers through the Daraz Seller Wallet on a weekly cycle. See the Daraz + LCS guide for details.
How to Track Your COD Parcel
Tracking a COD parcel is identical to tracking any other Leopards Courier shipment. The CN number on a COD booking works exactly the same — there is no separate "COD tracking number."
For Buyers (Recipients)
- ✓Enter the CN from the seller's dispatch message
- ✓Track to see if parcel is Out for Delivery today
- ✓Have exact cash ready — riders may not carry change
- ✓Keep your phone reachable on dispatch day
- ✓If delivery fails, rider retries the next business day
For Sellers (Shippers)
- ✓Use bulk tracking to monitor all COD shipments at once
- ✓Track COD status to know which amounts are pending
- ✓Use our bulk tracker for daily order monitoring
- ✓Export results to your order management system
- ✓Contact LCS if COD Collected but no remittance after 48h
COD Failed Delivery — What Happens Next?
If the LCS rider cannot deliver a COD parcel — because the recipient is unavailable, refuses the order, or can't provide exact payment — the parcel is marked as "Failed Delivery." Here's what happens next:
Delivery Attempt 1 — Failed
Rider marks the shipment as "Failed Attempt." No COD is collected. The parcel returns to the local LCS hub. An SMS notification is sent to the buyer.
Re-delivery Attempt (Next Business Day)
LCS makes up to 3 delivery attempts before initiating RTO. The rider will try again the following business day. Ensure your phone is reachable and someone is home.
After 3 Failed Attempts — RTO Initiated
After 3 failed delivery attempts, the parcel is returned to the seller (RTO — Return to Origin). The seller pays return charges. No COD amount is collected.
Buyer Refuses COD
If the recipient explicitly refuses to pay or accept the parcel, it is immediately marked for RTO. This counts as a rejection — not a failed delivery attempt. The seller loses both the delivery and return shipping costs.
For more on what happens after a failed delivery, read our Failed Delivery Guide.
COD Amount Verification
As a buyer or seller, you can verify the exact COD amount associated with a shipment before or after delivery:
For Buyers
The COD amount is shown in your order confirmation from the seller (WhatsApp, email, or SMS). It should match the total in your Daraz order or seller invoice. Do not pay a different amount — contact the seller if the rider quotes a different figure.
For Sellers
The COD amount is recorded in your LCS booking confirmation. When the status changes to "COD Collected," the exact amount collected is logged in your LCS seller account under Remittance Reports. Discrepancies can be raised with LCS customer support.
COD for Daraz Sellers — Automatic Remittance
Daraz sellers have a different COD experience compared to sellers using LCS directly. The key difference: Daraz handles all COD settlement, not LCS directly.
LCS Collects, Daraz Remits
Leopards Courier collects cash from the buyer and transfers it to Daraz. Daraz then pays sellers through the Daraz Seller Wallet on a fixed weekly payment cycle.
No Direct LCS Remittance for Daraz Orders
Daraz sellers should not expect COD remittance directly from LCS. All payments come via the Daraz Seller Centre → Finance → Payments section.
Track COD Status via CN
Even for Daraz orders, you can track whether the COD has been collected by entering the LCS CN here. "COD Collected" status confirms payment was received by the rider.
Daraz COD Dispute Process
If a buyer claims they paid but Daraz shows no COD collected, the seller must raise a dispute via Daraz Seller Support — not through LCS directly. LCS provides COD collection records to Daraz upon request.
COD Policy and Charges
Leopards Courier's COD service comes with specific policies and fees. Here's a summary of what sellers should know:
| Policy Item | Details |
|---|---|
| COD Service Fee | 1–2% of COD amount or minimum flat fee (per your LCS account agreement) |
| Maximum COD Amount | Up to PKR 100,000 per shipment (varies by account type) |
| Remittance Frequency | Daily batch processing; credited in 24–48 business hours |
| RTO Charges on Failed COD | Standard return delivery charges apply; no COD fee charged on failed deliveries |
| COD Disputes | Must be raised within 7 days of delivery via LCS support channels |
| Account Registration | Sellers must have a registered LCS business account to use COD service |
COD rates and policies are set by Leopards Courier and may change. Contact LCS directly for your current account-specific rates.