surcharge
2 antonyms for surcharge — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — An extra amount added to the normal price or charge, usually to cover a specific cost such as fuel, card processing or peak demand.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An extra amount added to the normal price or charge, usually to cover a specific cost such as fuel, card processing or peak demand.
“The airline added a fuel surcharge of £40 to every long-haul ticket.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use surcharge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fuel surcharge
credit card surcharge
peak surcharge
impose a surcharge
Neutral; standard in commerce, travel and utility billing.
Etymology
From Old French surcharger "to overload", from sur- "over" and chargier "to load".
Full origin of surcharge →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a surcharge and a fee?
A fee is a charge for a service in its own right, such as a booking fee. A surcharge is added on top of a price you are already paying, to recover a specific extra cost — fuel, card processing, weekend staffing.
Are surcharges legal?
It depends on the jurisdiction and the type. Many countries require surcharges to be disclosed up front and included in advertised prices, and some — the UK and EU, for example — ban card surcharges on consumer debit and credit payments entirely.
What is the difference between a surcharge and a tax?
A tax is imposed by government and collected on its behalf. A surcharge is set by the business or provider to cover its own costs, though the word is sometimes loosely applied to government levies added to an existing tax.
