implicit charge
[/ɪmˈplɪsɪt tʃɑːrdʒ/]
nounpl: implicit charges
cobrança implícita
1. A cost or fee that is suggested, inferred, or understood without being explicitly stated in words
The bank's implicit charge for using its services was reflected in the low interest rates offered on savings accounts.
A cobrança implícita do banco por usar seus serviços foi refletida nas baixas taxas de juros oferecidas em contas poupança.
2. In economics and business, an indirect or hidden cost associated with a transaction or service that is not overtly mentioned
The store's implicit charge for premium customer service was built into the higher product prices.
A cobrança implícita da loja pelo serviço premium ao cliente estava embutida nos preços mais altos dos produtos.
3. A fee or cost that is assumed or taken for granted without formal disclosure
Many subscription services have implicit charges for cancellation that are buried in their terms and conditions.
Muitos serviços de assinatura têm cobranças implícitas para cancelamento que estão enterradas em seus termos e condições.
The concept of implicit charges is particularly relevant in Brazilian consumer culture, where consumers increasingly scrutinize hidden fees in banking, telecommunications, and subscription services. There is growing consumer awareness and legal attention to these practices, with regulatory bodies encouraging greater transparency in stating all charges explicitly rather than implicitly.
NYC Slang
hidden fee; sneaky charge
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