1. an additional charge or fee added to the basic cost

1. to charge an additional fee on top of the basic cost

Examples

• The airline added a fuel surcharge to all tickets.
• There’s a $5 surcharge for using the ATM at this location.
• The restaurant will surcharge your bill for large parties.
• Credit card companies often surcharge merchants for processing fees.
• The hotel imposed a resort surcharge during peak season.
• They decided to surcharge customers who paid late.
• A delivery surcharge applies to orders under $25.