exit fee

[ˈɛɡzɪt fiː]
nounpl: exit fees
taxa de saída
1. A charge or penalty imposed by a financial institution or service provider when a customer terminates a contract, account, or membership before a specified period ends
The bank charged an exit fee when I closed my savings account early.
O banco cobrou uma taxa de saída quando fechei minha conta poupança antecipadamente.
2. A fee charged by investment funds or insurance companies to clients who withdraw their money before the contract maturity date
Be aware of the exit fee before investing in this mutual fund.
Esteja atento à taxa de saída antes de investir neste fundo mútuo.
Exit fees are common in Brazilian financial services, particularly in banking (current accounts, savings accounts), insurance products, and investment funds. They serve as financial disincentives for early contract termination. In the USA, these fees are heavily regulated, especially in banking and investment sectors, to protect consumers. In Brazil, the Central Bank (Banco Central) has established regulations regarding exit fees to ensure transparency and fair practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
early withdrawal feetermination feecancellation feeearly termination chargeredemption fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
entry feejoining fee

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxa de saída
Most common term in Brazilian financial services
Rio de Janeiro
taxa de saída / multa de rescisão
Both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
taxa de saída
Standard usage in financial markets
Portugal
taxa de rescisão / comissão de saída
Portuguese also uses 'comissão de saída' in banking context

Related Words

early withdrawal penaltycontract terminationpenalty clausesurrender chargelock-in period

Related Idioms & Phrases

paying the exit fee
subject to exit fees
waive the exit fee
exit fee clause
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