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Create a new surcharge

Goal​

To create a new surcharge in the Propeller backoffice, enabling you to apply standardized fees to product purchases. Surcharges can be used for various purposes, such as deposits on recyclable products or additional transport costs, ensuring flexibility and accuracy in pricing.

Step 1: Navigate to the Surcharges section​

  1. From the backoffice menu, select Pricing and then Surcharges.
  2. In the Surcharges menu, you will see a list of existing surcharges.

Add surcharges​

Step 2: Click on ‘New Surcharge’​

  1. In the Surcharges section, click the New Surcharge button at the top right.
  2. A pop-up window will open, allowing you to define the new surcharge.

Add surcharges

Step 3: Fill in Surcharge Details​

  1. Complete the required fields in the pop-up:
    • Name: Enter the surcharge name.
    • Description: Provide a description (optional).
    • Type: Select the type of surcharge (optional).
    • Value: Enter the surcharge value (optional).
    • Tax Code: Choose the applicable tax code (optional).
    • Tax Zone: Select the tax zone where the surcharge applies (optional).
    • Valid From: Specify the start date for the surcharge (optional).
    • Valid To: Specify the end date for the surcharge (optional).
    • Shop: Select the shop this surcharge applies to (optional).
    • Enabled: Toggle the enabled option to activate the surcharge (optional).

Example:

  • Name (NL): Deposit
  • Type: FlatFee
  • Value: 0.15
  • Tax Code: Zero VAT
  • Tax Zone: NL

Step 4: Save the Surcharge​

  1. Once all details are entered, click Save at the bottom of the pop-up.
  2. A confirmation message will appear, indicating the surcharge was successfully created.

Best Practices​

For additional details on adding surcharges to products, refer to the Product Surcharges Guide.

  • Clearly name surcharges to reflect their purpose, making them easy to identify.
  • Use validity periods to manage temporary or seasonal fees.
  • Regularly review and update surcharges to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Check for duplicates before adding a new surcharge to avoid conflicts.