charge a fee

Meaning

To demand or require a specific amount of money as payment for a service, privilege, or transaction. It is widely used in commercial, banking, and professional service contexts.

Examples

• Most travel agencies charge a fee for booking flights online.

  Most travel agencies charge a fee for booking flights online.

• The bank does not charge a fee if you maintain a minimum balance.

  The bank does not charge a fee if you maintain a minimum balance.

• Some museums are free, while others charge a fee for entry.

  Some museums are free, while others charge a fee for entry.

• Do they charge a fee for delivering large appliances to your home?

  Do they charge a fee for delivering large appliances to your home?

• The consultant decided to charge a fee for the initial consultation.

  The consultant decided to charge a fee for the initial consultation.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The hotel asks a fee for using the spa.

  ✓ The hotel charges a fee for using the spa.

  We do not typically 'ask' a fee; the standard verb collocation is 'charge'.

• ✗ They pay a fee of $10 for late registration.

  ✓ They charge a fee of $10 for late registration.

  The business 'charges' the fee (demands it), while the customer 'pays' the fee. Make sure to use the active perspective correctly.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Many credit card companies ___ for international transactions.

  💡 Demand payment for a service (3 words)

  Show answer

  charge a fee

• We will not ___ if you cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance.

  💡 Ask for a payment/penalty (3 words)

  Show answer

  charge a fee