1.
bank transfer fee; remittance charge
The fee charged by a bank or financial institution for processing a money transfer. A common everyday banking term in Japan, where bank transfers are a standard payment method.
Compound of 振込 (bank transfer) and 手数料 (handling fee). In Japan, bank transfers (振込) are one of the most common payment methods for rent, utilities, and business transactions.
Common collocations
- 振込手数料がかかる: a transfer fee is charged
- 振込手数料が無料: the transfer fee is free
- 振込手数料を負担する: to bear the transfer fee
- 振込手数料込み: transfer fee included
Usage
Transfer fees vary depending on the bank, whether the transfer is within the same bank or to a different bank, and whether it is done at an ATM, at a counter, or online. Many Japanese banks offer lower 振込手数料 for online transactions.
Related Words
Related:
振込先 (transfer destination)