Service Fee

A service fee is a charge for specific account services or transactions. Examples include wire fees, overdraft fees, and paper statement fees.

Service fees can be one-time or recurring depending on the service. Banks often list these fees in their account disclosures. A common example is a monthly maintenance fee.

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