# 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/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-administration/program-settings/exception-lists/create-category-and-sku-exception-lists).
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SKU and promo code exception lists are not available in every impact.com edition. For example, Product-Led Growth (PLG) edition accounts do not include the **SKU** or **Promo Code** option under *Exception Lists*. If you do not see either option, you may need to upgrade your account. [Contact support](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/support/customer-support-portal-flow.ihtml).
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#### Create a promo code exception list
1. From the top navigation bar, select  **\[User profile] → Settings**.
2. On the right, under *Exception Lists*, select [**Promo Code**](https://app.impact.com/secure/advertiser/campaign/itemlist/view-promocodeitemlist-flow.ihtml).
3. Select **Add New Promo Code Exception List**.
4. Fill out the following information:
| Field Name | Description |
| ------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **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 1 or more event types to associate with this exception list. |
| **Match Expression** | \[Advanced & Optional] Enter a regular expression to match specific promo code patterns.
Use these articles to configure your regex:
|
5. Select **Save and Add Items** to continue.
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**.
* 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).
* If you do not see the **Promo Code** option or this screen, your edition may not include promo code exception lists.
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 | The value that is included in tracking conversion data.
• The values entered here are not case-sensitive.
|
