opening fee
[ˈoʊpənɪŋ fiː]
nounpl: opening fees
taxa de abertura
1. A charge imposed by a financial institution when a customer opens a new account, such as a bank account, credit card, or loan
The bank charges an opening fee of $25 for new checking accounts.
O banco cobra uma taxa de abertura de R$ 50 para novas contas correntes.
2. A fee charged by a lender when initiating a new loan or line of credit
The mortgage company added an opening fee to the loan origination costs.
A empresa hipotecária adicionou uma taxa de abertura aos custos de originação do empréstimo.
Opening fees are a common practice in both US and Brazilian banking systems. In Brazil, consumers have become increasingly aware of these fees (taxa de abertura) as part of financial literacy education. Many banks advertise 'free account opening' (abertura gratuita) as a competitive advantage. In the US, opening fees can significantly impact account selection, particularly for checking accounts and credit products.
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