You Won’t Believe These 43 Absurd Fees People Got Charged For—Including Paying Per Bite!

You Won’t Believe These 43 Absurd Fees People Got Charged For—Including Paying Per Bite!

Ever get the sneaky feeling life’s wallet is a never-ending pit? I mean, healthcare, rent, groceries—just the essentials alone can drain your bank account faster than you can say “budget.” And just when you think you’ve got a handle on things, bam—out pops a hidden fee that’s about as welcome as a porcupine at a balloon party. What’s up with shelling out $48 just to pay rent? Or seeing your kid’s prepaid card bled dry by mysterious charges? It’s like life’s billing department has a real twisted sense of humor, piling on outrageous fees that make you want to shout, “Seriously?!” Here’s a jaw-dropping tour of the maddest, most baffling charges people have faced—prepare to clutch your purse and gasp. LEARN MORE

Article created by: Aurelija RakauskaitÄ—

Being alive comes with a long bill.

From healthcare and housing to food, clothes, and education, even the basics are enough to empty your wallet. And that’s before you factor in life’s little pleasures.

But when a hidden, ridiculous fee gets thrown on top? That’s just adding insult to injury. These are some of the most outrageous charges people had to pay—and honestly, you’ll probably want to scream on their behalf.

#2

$48 Convenience Fee Just To Pay My Rent

It won’t let me just directly connect my checking account. My rent is already high enough and they want another 50 dollars out of me just to pay for it?

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#4

Kid Gets A Netspend Pre-Paid For His Bday Last Year With $50 On It. Finally Decided To Use It And The Fees Bled The Card Dry

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#5

Someone Explain To Me How There’s Possibly 800 Dollars In Fees. Are You Kidding Me?

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#6

I Bought A Digital Item And I Have To Pay A “Digital Delivery Fee”

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#7

The Fees, Taxes And Tip Is Almost Equal To The Cost Of The Food Ordered

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#10

Dentist Cancelled An Hour Before I Was Supposed To Be There. I Have Gotten 3-4 Auto Messages The Last Week Reminding Me Of The Appointment And To Confirm It, Threatening $59 Fee For Short Notice Cancellation

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#12

Every Cruise I Attempt To Book Ends Up Having “Taxes And Fees” That Are Higher Than The Actual Subtotal, Effectively Doubling The “Great Sale Price”

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#13

I Was Taken From My Drs Office To The Hospital By Ambulance Because My BP Was 70/14 And I Almost Fainted 3 Times. Traveled 1,3 Miles And Here’s The Charge For A 5 Minute Ride

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#17

Giftcards.com Charged Me A Fee Every Month I Didn’t Use My Card Until The Balance Went To 0

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#19

Travel Agency Charging 30€ Handling Fee For A 30.31€ Refund

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#20

First Fancy Dinner In God Knows When And Got Charged An Economic Recovery Fee?? I’m Not Made Of Money Either Cmon

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#22

Paying Almost $12 In Fees When I Pay A Monthly Fee For Free Delivery

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#25

What Was Supposed To Be A $64 Uber Ride Ended Up Costing $120.99 Because Of Hidden Fees And Whatever “Surge” Is

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#26

Getting Charged A Convenience Fee By Ticket Booking Apps For For Using Their Service, Even Though They Are The Only One Offering The Tickets

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#27

Panera Bread Increases Food Price By 25% When You Switch To Delivery After Redeeming “No Fees” Delivery

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#28

Restaurant Bill From Tonight

I’m not the first to post these, but 18 percent service charge, waiter said it doesn’t go to him and a lot of people don’t tip on top, it’s confusing. Fairly expensive restaurant in LA, looked on menu after and saw it in the fine print. I hate this so much, I won’t go back.

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#30

Georgia Restaurant Charging A $20 “Live Band Entertainment Fee” To Customers’ Receipt

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#32

“A 20% Fee Is Added To All “To-Go” Orders. 10% Is Paid To The Server Who Prepares The Order And 10% Is A “To-Go” Fee”

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#33

I Paid 10 Dollars In Delivery Fee And None Of It Is For The Driver? So What’s The Fee For Then?

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#34

Trying To Pay My Tuition And Have Nearly A $50 Service Fee

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#35

Ordered Some Clothes From A Reputable, Brick-And-Mortar Store In Greece. Got Hit With An Invoice Of $340 Upon Delivery To America

Turns out one of the items (€115) was made in china. Surprise. Charge is non-negotiable and irreversible. If I refuse the package I will still owe the money.

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#36

Excessive Fees And Charges For A Rental Car

The original price was $390 so I was shocked when it jumped to $550 upon payment. Come to find out there’s just a buttload of excessive fees and surcharges. I mean what on earth is the police training fee for…
Picking up and dropping off at an airport.

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