FA: Freight Allowance
Learn how Walmart's FA (Freight Allowance) works and how it helps compensate for transportation costs on qualifying purchase orders.
By DhaReclaim · Reviewed by DhaReclaim Operations Team · Published January 18, 2025 · Updated November 9, 2026
Overview
The FA (Freight Allowance) is a supplier allowance designed to compensate for transportation costs associated with fulfilling Walmart purchase orders.
The Freight Allowance helps offset transportation costs by applying a percentage to qualifying purchase orders.
How the Allowance Is Applied
- A percentage is applied to the total amount of all purchase orders generated.
- The allowance is intended to compensate for transportation and freight costs.
Conclusion
The FA Freight Allowance is a purchase order-level allowance that helps cover transportation expenses. Suppliers should verify that the allowance aligns with their negotiated freight agreements when reconciling purchase orders and payments.
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