수수료
A sum of money paid to an agent or service provider for their work or service, such as a bank fee or a service charge.
Examples
3 of 5카드로 결제하면 수수료가 붙나요?
Is there a service fee if I pay by card?
본 서비스 이용 시 소정의 수수료가 발생합니다.
A small fee will be charged when using this service.
야, 여기 수수료 너무 비싸다.
Hey, the fee here is way too expensive.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Su-su-ryo sounds like 'Sue-sue-ryo'—if you don't pay the fee, you might get sued.
Quick Quiz
ATM에서 돈을 뽑을 때 ____를 내야 해요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수수료
Examples
카드로 결제하면 수수료가 붙나요?
everydayIs there a service fee if I pay by card?
본 서비스 이용 시 소정의 수수료가 발생합니다.
formalA small fee will be charged when using this service.
야, 여기 수수료 너무 비싸다.
informalHey, the fee here is way too expensive.
거래 수수료의 인하가 시장 활성화에 기여할 것으로 보인다.
academicThe reduction of transaction fees is expected to contribute to market revitalization.
중개 수수료는 계약 시 지불하셔야 합니다.
businessThe brokerage fee must be paid at the time of the contract.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
수수료를 내다
to pay a fee
수수료가 발생하다
a fee is incurred
수수료가 비싸다
the fee is high
Often Confused With
'요금' is a general price for services (bus fare, electricity), while '수수료' is specifically a commission or processing fee.
Usage Notes
Very useful for IELTS letters regarding bank transactions or booking complaints.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '돈' or '가격' when they specifically mean a 'fee' (수수료).
Memory Tip
Su-su-ryo sounds like 'Sue-sue-ryo'—if you don't pay the fee, you might get sued.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean '수' (hand) + '수' (receive) + '료' (fee).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Delivery fees (배달 수수료) have become a major topic of discussion in Korea due to food delivery apps.
Quick Quiz
ATM에서 돈을 뽑을 때 ____를 내야 해요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 수수료
Related Vocabulary
More finance words
자산
B2A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality. In finance, it refers to property owned by a person or company, regarded as having value.
자금
B1Money available for a specific purpose, such as starting a business or funding a project.
분산시키다
B2To spread out or distribute something (attention, risk, light, population) so that it is not concentrated in one place.
생활비
B1The amount of money needed to pay for food, housing, and other basic necessities in daily life. It is a core concept for discussing budgets and economic conditions.
지불하다
B2To pay money for goods, services, or a debt. It is more formal than '내다'.
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