handling charge

Definitions

A fee charged by a business to cover the costs of processing, packing, and shipping an order.

An additional cost applied to a transaction for the administrative work involved in managing a service or request.

Examples

The online store added a small handling charge to cover the cost of packaging my order.

Please note that a non-refundable handling charge will be applied to all international shipments.

We were surprised to see an extra handling charge listed on the invoice for the custom furniture piece.

Synonyms

service fee processing fee transaction fee administrative charge convenience fee surcharge booking fee

Antonyms

discount rebate refund waiver deduction allowance concession