What is Handling Fee?

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Written by Luisa Woodfine Updated over a week ago

In certain circumstances, a handling fee may be applied due to the losses we incur on behalf of the customer when receiving funds.

Payment Handling Fee:

The handling fee is charged to offset the losses we bear while processing payments from customers. Please find some examples outlined below:

  • Transaction fees incurred when collecting payments via payment gateways.
  • Labor costs associated with manual payment processing.
  • Cross-border or markup fees paid when receiving international funds.
  • Currency conversion fees or losses resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates.
  • Accounting expenses related to compliance with government financial regulations.
  • Taxes paid on profits recognized from received payments.
  • Additional tax filing obligations incurred to reconcile refund transactions.
  • Costs associated with maintaining the platform and financial infrastructure.

The Payment Handling Fee is typically indicated on the wallet deposit page prior to payment. A screenshot is provided below for your reference:

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