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Everything about Surprise Bags, pickups, payment and partnering. If your question isn't here, our team will answer it.
Using BenDo
What exactly is a Surprise Bag?
It's a selection of what a shop hasn't sold that day, packed at the end of trading and sold at a large discount. You don't choose the contents. That's what makes it possible for the business to offer it. The value is normally two to three times what you pay.
Is the food still good?
Yes. Partners can only list food that is safe and fit to sell, and the same rules apply to a Surprise Bag as to anything else on their shelves, including labelling, allergen information and use-by dates. If something is wrong with your bag, report it in the app and we'll deal with it.
How do I know what I'm getting?
Each listing shows the category, the shop, the pickup window, the number left and the original value. The exact contents are a surprise, but the type of food is not.
Can I choose when to collect?
You collect during the pickup window shown on the listing, usually the last hour or two before closing. Pick the window that suits you before you reserve.
What if I can't collect in time?
Try to cancel as early as the listing allows so the bag can go to someone else. Once the window closes, an uncollected bag can't be refunded. The business has already set it aside for you. In selected areas you can switch to courier delivery instead.
Do I need to bring anything?
Just your phone for the pickup code. Bring a bag of your own where you can. It keeps the rescue genuinely low-waste.
Is BenDo available in my city?
We're live in several Moroccan cities and adding more. Open the app to see what's near you. If there's nothing yet, tell us and we'll prioritise it.
Which languages does the app support?
English, French and Arabic, including right-to-left layout.
Payment & refunds
How do I pay?
In the app, in Moroccan dirhams, by card. Payment is taken when you reserve, so the bag is held for you.
Why do I pay before collecting?
Because the business takes the bag out of sale the moment you reserve. Paying up front is what makes it safe for them to hold it.
Can I get a refund?
If the partner cancels, or your bag isn't available when you arrive, you're refunded in full. If you simply don't turn up within the window, the sale stands. Anything else, contact support and we'll look at it.
What are BenDo credits?
Credit held in your in-app wallet from refunds, referrals or promotions. It's applied automatically at your next checkout.
How does the referral programme work?
Share your code from the wallet screen. When someone joins and rescues their first bag, you're both credited.
For businesses
What does it cost to join?
Nothing to join and nothing per month. BenDo takes a commission on each bag you actually sell.
How much work is it for my staff?
Setting a schedule takes a few minutes once. After that, the daily work is packing what's left and scanning a code at the counter.
Can I control how many bags I offer?
Completely. You set the quantity, the price and the window, per day or on a repeating schedule, and you can pause at any time.
I have several locations. Can I manage them together?
Yes. Franchise and multi-site accounts give you group-level reporting, per-location schedules and role-based access for managers.
How do payouts work?
BenDo collects payment from customers and pays out to your registered bank account on a regular cycle, with a statement for reconciliation.