Suprafee

Suprafee is a term used in some business and consumer discussions to denote an additional charge assessed above the base price or standard charges for a service or product. The term has no universal definition or formal standard; its meaning and calculation can vary by industry, company policy, and jurisdiction. In practice, a suprafee may be a fixed amount or a percentage of the base price and is sometimes imposed to cover ancillary costs such as processing, handling, or access to a feature, service, or delivery.

Origin of the label is unclear, but the prefix supra- means "above" and fee is self-explanatory. The term is most often found in digital marketplaces, ticketing platforms, and some service sectors, though many firms use terms like surcharge, service charge, delivery fee, or processing fee instead.

In terms of transparency and regulation, critics argue that suprafees can be opaque. Some regulators require itemized disclosures, and some platforms substitute other labels, which can obscure the total cost at checkout.

The lack of standardization can lead to price confusion and reduced consumer trust, particularly when the fee is substantial or not clearly disclosed.

Examples include a product price of $120 with a $10 suprafee, for a total of $130, or a travel site that adds a 3% suprafee plus a fixed handling fee to base fares.