subscription fees

[/səbˈskrɪpʃən fiːz/]
nounpl: subscription fees
taxas de assinatura
1. Recurring charges paid by a customer to access a service or product on a regular basis, typically monthly or annually
The streaming service charges subscription fees of $12.99 per month.
O serviço de streaming cobra taxas de assinatura de R$ 64,90 por mês.
2. The cost required to maintain membership or access to a subscription-based service
Many gyms require annual subscription fees to use their facilities.
Muitas academias exigem taxas de assinatura anuais para usar suas instalações.
3. Payment amounts charged for subscribing to magazines, newspapers, online platforms, or software services
Subscription fees for the magazine are waived for the first three months.
As taxas de assinatura da revista são dispensadas nos primeiros três meses.
In Brazil, subscription fees (taxas de assinatura) have become increasingly common with the growth of digital services, streaming platforms, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) models. Brazilians are becoming more accustomed to recurring billing, though there remains consumer awareness about unexpected auto-renewals. In the USA, subscription-based models are deeply embedded in consumer culture, from streaming services to gym memberships, with subscription fees often being negotiated or bundled.
NYC Slang
sub fees
Synonyms / Sinônimos
membership feesmonthly chargesservice chargessubscription costsdues
Antonyms / Antônimos
free serviceone-time paymentcomplimentary access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
taxas de assinatura
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Brazil (colloquial)
mensalidade de assinatura
More informal, emphasizing monthly payments
São Paulo
taxas de inscrição
Sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
taxas de subscrição
European Portuguese equivalent, slightly more formal

Related Words

subscriptionrecurring paymentbilling cyclepaywallmembershipauto-renewalsubscription model

Related Idioms & Phrases

cancel your subscription
renew your subscription
subscription trap
hidden subscription fees
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