service charge

noun
UK /ˈsɜː.vɪs tʃɑːdʒ/
US /ˈsɝː.vɪs tʃɑːrdʒ/

Extra money you pay at a restaurant or hotel for the people who serve you.

The bill included a ten percent service charge.

SYNONYMS

service feesurchargetipgratuity

RELATED WORDS

billrestauranthotelwaiterinvoice

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A regular payment made to keep a building or shared area maintained.

The apartment's monthly service charge covers cleaning and repairs.

3. A fee charged by a bank or company for handling an account or transaction.

The bank added a small service charge for the transfer.

4. An amount added to a ticket or booking price for extra help or facilities.

The concert ticket had a service charge added at checkout.