The deposit field adds a refundable charge to products, typically used for bottle deposits (Pfand) or reusable container schemes. The deposit amount is displayed separately from the product price, making it clear to customers what portion is refundable.
How It Works
When a product has a deposit:
- The deposit amount is added to the product’s total price
- Customers see “Includes bottle deposit: £X.XX” on the product page
- The deposit is included in the order total
Setting Up Deposits
- Go to your storekit dashboard
- Navigate to Menu
- Click into a product
- In the Deposit field, enter the deposit amount
- Click Save
Enter the deposit in your currency’s main unit (e.g., 0.25 for 25p or €0.25).
Regional Requirements
Bottle deposit schemes are mandatory in several regions:
| Region | Typical Deposit |
|---|
| Germany (Pfand) | €0.08 - €0.25 depending on container |
| Netherlands (Statiegeld) | €0.15 - €0.25 |
| Sweden (Pant) | 1-2 SEK |
| Norway | 2-3 NOK |
POS Integration
Deposits sync automatically when importing menus from supported POS systems:
- Deliverect: Imports deposit from
supplementalInfo.deposit
- PointOne: Imports deposit field directly
For other POS systems, set deposits manually in the dashboard.
Use Cases
Bottle Deposits
Required by law in many European countries for:
- Glass bottles
- Plastic bottles
- Aluminium cans
Reusable Container Schemes
Some restaurants use deposits for:
- Reusable takeaway containers
- Reusable coffee cups
- Meal prep containers
Equipment Rental
Deposits can also be used for:
- Picnic equipment rental
- Catering equipment deposits
