Adding Money to a Friend Who Bought on Behalf - Interest Issue

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Question

A friend bought a shirt on behalf of another with his own money, and when he delivered it, he added a little money as compensation for his effort. Is there a concern of interest in this?

Answer

It is forbidden due to interest.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 163, 177, Se'if 13, 166, Se'if 3

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