Transaction Fee

/ˈtrænzækʃən fiː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A fee charged by a party facilitating a transaction, often in financial, commercial, or legal contexts, to cover processing costs or service provision.
    The bank imposed a transaction fee of $5 for each international wire transfer.

Forms

  • transaction fee
  • transaction fees

Commentary

Transaction fees commonly appear in contracts and financial agreements; precise definition and scope should be clearly stated to avoid disputes over fee applicability.

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