# Create Promo Code Exception Lists

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Promo code exception lists can be used to pay partners different rates based on promo codes associated with actions they drove. You can also create exception lists based on [item categories or SKUs](https://help.impact.com/brand/account-administration/program-settings/exception-lists/create-category-and-sku-exception-lists).

#### Create a promo code exception list

1. From the top navigation bar, select ![](https://4048883401-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FwMLlMoFBtKJa8ptd3zaw%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-1183576591b45997efe4dc81a25024640591d02a%2F245137dc972a7a7f6165b59538fcdbac8fd5bd8fee4ba9f20c1a2982c5b58b57.svg?alt=media) **\[User profile] → Settings**.&#x20;
2. On the right, under *Exception Lists*, select **Promo Codes**.
3. Select **Add New Promo Code Exception List**.
4. Fill out the following information:

   |                          |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
   | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
   | **List Name**            | Add a name for this list—this will only appear internally to you and other account members; partners will not see it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
   | **Associate Event Type** | Select the event type(s) you want to associate with this exception list.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
   | **Match Expression**     | **\[Advanced & Optional]** Enable the system to match only on a part of the promo code via specifying a regular expression with ONE grouping. The value represented by the grouping will be matched against the promo code in this list. If you have a use case for [regex](https://help.impact.com/brand/platform-features/promo-codes/regular-expression/regex-explained) but are unsure how to configure it, [contact support](https://app.impact.com/support/portal.ihtml?createTicket=true&). Promo codes entered on the exception list are case-insensitive, so be sure that your regex expressions (should you use any) are also case-insensitive. See this [regex guide](https://help.impact.com/brand/platform-features/promo-codes/regular-expression/match-expression-tool-regex) for help on how to do this. |
5. Select **Save and Add Items** to continue.

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6. You can add a **Promo Code** or you can **Upload a CSV or Excel file** with your promo codes.
   * See the *Promo Code exception list format* section below for help in building out your .CSV file.
7. Select **Save**.

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   * You'll now see your new promo code exception list on the [Promo Code Exception Lists screen](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/campaign/itemlist/view-promocodeitemlist-flow.ihtml).

**Promo Code exception list format**

Create a .CSV or .XLS/.XLSX file using the column name shown below:

```programlisting
Promo Code
INFL001
INFL002
INFL003
```

|            |          |              |                                                                                                                        |
| ---------- | -------- | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Column** | **Type** | **Required** | **Description**                                                                                                        |
| Promo Code | String   | Yes          | <p>The value that is included in tracking conversion data.</p><p>• The values entered here are not case-sensitive.</p> |
