# 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).

{% hint style="warning" %}
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).
{% endhint %}

#### 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**.
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**     | <p><strong>\[Advanced & Optional]</strong> Enter a regular expression to match specific promo code patterns.<br>Use these articles to configure your regex:</p><ul><li><a href="../../../platform-features/promo-codes/regular-expression/regex-explained"><strong>Regex Explained</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Understand the basic concepts.</li><li><a href="../../../platform-features/promo-codes/regular-expression/regex-inside-the-parentheses"><strong>Regex Inside the Parentheses</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Learn how to extract a specific part of a code to match against your list.</li><li><a href="../../../platform-features/promo-codes/regular-expression/regex-outside-the-parentheses"><strong>Regex Outside the Parentheses</strong></a><strong>:</strong> Learn how to match the full promo code against a pattern.</li></ul> |
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.

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<details>

<summary>Promo Code exception list format</summary>

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> |

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