required charge
[rɪˈkwaɪərd tʃɑːrdʒ]
nounpl: required charges
taxa obrigatória
1. A mandatory fee or cost that must be paid as part of a service, transaction, or agreement
The required charge for international wire transfers is $25.
A taxa obrigatória para transferências internacionais é de $25.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, a fee that is stipulated as non-negotiable and must be included
The hotel bill included a required charge for resort amenities.
A conta do hotel incluía uma taxa obrigatória pelas comodidades do resort.
3. In utilities and services, a fixed fee that is mandatory regardless of usage
The required charge appears on every electricity bill even if no power is consumed.
A taxa obrigatória aparece em toda conta de eletricidade mesmo sem consumo.
In Brazil, 'taxa obrigatória' is a widely understood term in banking, hospitality, and utility services. The concept is particularly relevant in the Brazilian financial system where banks frequently apply mandatory service fees. In the USA, 'required charge' is commonly seen in airline fees, hotel resort fees, and banking services, often a source of consumer frustration when not clearly disclosed upfront.
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