Service fee

A service fee is an extra charge added by a company or service provider on top of the main price of a product or service. This fee is specifically for handling or processing the transaction or request and is separate from the primary cost of the product or service itself.

The service fee helps businesses cover the additional costs associated with delivering a service or managing a transaction. 

For example, if you book a flight through American Airlines’ customer service line, you might be charged a service fee. This covers the cost of processing the booking, handling changes, and providing customer support.