service fee
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Definition
Noun: A fixed charge or percentage added to a bill, especially in hospitality or professional contexts, to cover the cost of service provided. This is distinct from a voluntary gratuity.
Usage
This term is used to describe a mandatory or standard charge for services rendered. It is typically applied to bills in restaurants, hotels, or for professional services. * The hotel bill included a 10% service fee. * There is a small service fee for processing your application. * The restaurant adds a service fee to all parties of six or more.
Advanced Usage
- "to levy/impose a service fee": To apply or charge a service fee.
- The bank imposes a monthly service fee on accounts below a minimum balance.
- "inclusive of a service fee": Indicating that the price already contains this charge.
- The quoted price is inclusive of all taxes and a service fee.
Variants and Related Words
- Service charge (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "service fee."
- Cover charge (n): A specific type of fee for entry or seating, common in nightclubs or some restaurants.
- Convenience fee (n): A fee charged for the convenience of using a particular payment method.
Synonyms
- Service charge
- Surcharge
- Handling fee
Related Phrases
- Administrative fee: A fee for administrative work, often similar in function to a service fee.
- Processing fee: A fee for handling a transaction or application.
Notes
A service fee is generally a compulsory, pre-determined charge set by the business. It is important to distinguish it from a tip or gratuity, which is typically discretionary and paid directly to the service staff.
Noun
- a percentage of a bill (as at a hotel or restaurant) added in payment for service