handling fee is extra money you pay for a service. It is not part of the main price. It helps cover the cost of work like packing or shipping.

A Simple Example

Emma buys a gift online. The gift costs $10, but she pays $12. The extra $2 is a handling fee. It pays for packing and sending the gift.

Why Do Companies Add It?

Companies use this fee to pay for time and work. Someone must pack the item, print labels, and send it out. The fee helps cover that.