processing fee
[/ˈprɑːsesɪŋ fiː/]
nounpl: processing fees
taxa de processamento
1. A charge imposed by a financial institution or service provider for handling or processing a transaction, application, or request
The bank charges a processing fee of $50 for mortgage applications.
O banco cobra uma taxa de processamento de R$ 250 para solicitações de hipoteca.
2. An administrative fee charged to cover the costs of reviewing, verifying, and managing a transaction or request
The credit card company added a processing fee to the payment.
A empresa de cartão de crédito adicionou uma taxa de processamento ao pagamento.
3. A mandatory charge levied when applying for loans, permits, or official documents
You must pay the processing fee before your visa application can be reviewed.
Você deve pagar a taxa de processamento antes que sua solicitação de visto seja analisada.
Processing fees are extremely common in Brazil's banking system and are often a source of consumer complaints. In the USA, they vary widely by institution and are subject to more regulatory scrutiny. Both countries have consumer protection agencies that monitor excessive or undisclosed processing fees.
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