CORE CHARGE

When you purchase a car battery from Batteries Plus, or anywhere for that matter, you will notice a second charge on your order called a Core Deposit. What is a core deposit? Why am I paying this extra fee when I buy a new battery?

It's easy to get upset when you see an extra fee for something you didn't know about. A core deposit is there for a good reason and in many states, it's required by law. Learn more about what it is and why battery retailers must collect these deposits.

What Is A Core Charge?

They're unavoidable and always confusing. You buy a new battery and there is automatically an additional fee added anywhere from $10 to close to $75 for a "core". A core charge is a refundable fee that is in place and required by law in most states to encourage the proper disposal of batteries. Each state has its required minimum deposit amount, which varies depending on the size of the battery.