Manage deposit items

With deposit items, you assign a deposit amount to certain items — for example, €0.25 deposit on every soft drink bottle or €2.00 deposit on every coffee-to-go cup. The deposit is automatically calculated during checkout and shown on the receipt.

What are deposit items for?

Common deposit schemes in the food service industry:

• Bottle deposit — Reusable bottles for beer, soft drinks, and water (legally required for many beverages in Germany)

• Cup deposit — Coffee-to-go cups and takeaway cups (legally required for takeaway establishments larger than 80 m² and with 5 employees since 2023)

• Bowl deposit — Reusable bowls for takeaway food

• Crate deposit — Beer crates and other reusable containers

Manage deposit items

1. Click on the More menu (…) in the upper right corner and select Edit Deposit Items

2. Click on + Deposit Items to create a new deposit type

3. Enter the Name (e.g., Bottle Deposit) and Amount (e.g., €0.25)

4. Save

Assign a deposit to an item

In the item dialog (see Additional Settings), select the appropriate deposit item. During the sale, the deposit is automatically added to the item price and shown separately on the receipt—separated by tax rate and deposit item for accurate accounting.