“Soon They’ll Charge For Eating The Food Per Bite”: 50 Absurd Things People Were Charged For
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.
#1
I Can Feel The Rage
#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?
#3
Airbnb Cleaning Fee Is Almost Double The Rate For The Night
#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
#5
Someone Explain To Me How There’s Possibly 800 Dollars In Fees. Are You Kidding Me?
Someone Explain To Me How There’s Possibly 800 Dollars In Fees. Are You Kidding Me?
#6
I Bought A Digital Item And I Have To Pay A “Digital Delivery Fee”
I Bought A Digital Item And I Have To Pay A “Digital Delivery Fee”
#7
The Fees, Taxes And Tip Is Almost Equal To The Cost Of The Food Ordered
The Fees, Taxes And Tip Is Almost Equal To The Cost Of The Food Ordered
#8
I’m Being Charged To Install It Myself
I’m Being Charged To Install It Myself
#9
This Restaurant Charges An 18% Living Wage Fee
This Restaurant Charges An 18% Living Wage Fee
#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
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
#11
Non Cash Processing Fees At A Restaurant That Doesn’t Take Cash
Non Cash Processing Fees At A Restaurant That Doesn’t Take Cash
#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”
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”
#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
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
#14
The Fees On This Airbnb For One Night
The Fees On This Airbnb For One Night
Which is exactly the reason I do never ever use AIRBNB
#15
My Bank Charged Me A $22 Fee For Only Having $14 In My Bank Account
I love the logic of those fees. “You don’t have money, so we’ll… take more of your non-existent money!” Thanks, bank.
#16
Door Dash Fees Are Out Of Control
Door Dash Fees Are Out Of Control
avoid door dash, uber eats and collect yourself
#17
Giftcards.com Charged Me A Fee Every Month I Didn’t Use My Card Until The Balance Went To 0
Giftcards.com Charged Me A Fee Every Month I Didn’t Use My Card Until The Balance Went To 0
Guess that’s the last time you will buy anything from them!
#18
Guess I’m Too Poor For Vacations Now?
Guess I’m Too Poor For Vacations Now?
Or you could use a hotel.
#19
Travel Agency Charging 30€ Handling Fee For A 30.31€ Refund
Travel Agency Charging 30€ Handling Fee For A 30.31€ Refund
First one not in $, and I’m not surprised. Somehow the cheaper the travel agency is, the less likely they are to give you a refund on anything.
#20
First Fancy Dinner In God Knows When And Got Charged An Economic Recovery Fee?? I’m Not Made Of Money Either Cmon
First Fancy Dinner In God Knows When And Got Charged An Economic Recovery Fee?? I’m Not Made Of Money Either Cmon
I think paying 15 USD for a “cucumber margarita” equally ridiculous
#21
“No Surprises” Booking.com Fail
“No Surprises” Booking.com Fail
I disagree – that’s a hell of a surprise.
#22
Paying Almost $12 In Fees When I Pay A Monthly Fee For Free Delivery
Paying Almost $12 In Fees When I Pay A Monthly Fee For Free Delivery
Should probably stop paying that monthly fee then
#23
Uber Eats’ $18 Delivery Fee For A $16 Order
Uber Eats’ $18 Delivery Fee For A $16 Order
stop ordering delivery!!
#24
Which Wich Charges A Credit Card Fee Even If You Pay Cash
Which Wich Charges A Credit Card Fee Even If You Pay Cash
I think this one is an error in the cash register. You should have asked them to remove it.
#25
Getting Charged A Convenience Fee By Ticket Booking Apps For For Using Their Service, Even Though They Are The Only One Offering The Tickets
Getting Charged A Convenience Fee By Ticket Booking Apps For For Using Their Service, Even Though They Are The Only One Offering The Tickets
I think that’s outrageous especially if they are the only ones offering the service! Although they probably charge it as they are the only ones offering the service so you either pay it or don’t get the tickets. 🫤
#26
This “Let’s Go Brandon Fee”
This “Let’s Go Brandon Fee”
Let’s go get fùcked, Brandon. You first.
#27
What Was Supposed To Be A $64 Uber Ride Ended Up Costing $120.99 Because Of Hidden Fees And Whatever “Surge” Is
What Was Supposed To Be A $64 Uber Ride Ended Up Costing $120.99 Because Of Hidden Fees And Whatever “Surge” Is
It looks outrageous, but “what it is” will become visible by clicking on the ?-symbol, dear OP. Be angry but don’t play stupid.
#28
“Hospitality Fee”
“Hospitality Fee”
……the who is offering the hospitality?
#29
Georgia Restaurant Charging A $20 “Live Band Entertainment Fee” To Customers’ Receipt
Georgia Restaurant Charging A $20 “Live Band Entertainment Fee” To Customers’ Receipt
what if the customers are hearing impaired?
#30
Panera Bread Increases Food Price By 25% When You Switch To Delivery After Redeeming “No Fees” Delivery
Panera Bread Increases Food Price By 25% When You Switch To Delivery After Redeeming “No Fees” Delivery
#31
Restaurant Bill From Tonight
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.
Remove it. And your tip is dont add fees if you want a tip. There is no such thing as fine print if i haven’t paid
#32
Shame On Me For Not Reading The Agreement, But A Fee That Exorbitant Raises A Few Questions
Shame On Me For Not Reading The Agreement, But A Fee That Exorbitant Raises A Few Questions
I mean this is pretty standard for a lot of rentals. Just don’t use the toll lanes.
#33
I Paid 10 Dollars In Delivery Fee And None Of It Is For The Driver? So What’s The Fee For Then?
I Paid 10 Dollars In Delivery Fee And None Of It Is For The Driver? So What’s The Fee For Then?
“They carry less than $20 – I mean we don’t pay them enough to carry more, lol.”
#34
Got An Eviction Letter For Being 15 Minutes Late Paying My Rent. Look At These Fees
Got An Eviction Letter For Being 15 Minutes Late Paying My Rent. Look At These Fees
$180 just for writing an eviction letter??? Like seriously?? You had to write it once and I bet it was years ago. You have copies just laying around!
So my $1,479 of rent after all these charges and the late fee really means my rent is $1,988. Why is it a bank can tell me I can’t afford a $900 mortgage but $2000 for rent? Nah, you got this bro. 2 bed room dumpster fire with dry wall missing. This isn’t not the luxury apartment that’s advertised, so why charge luxury prices?
15 minutes late… kiss my a*s. You force us to pay using money order. Sorry you close your office 15 minutes before I get home. I live in Dallas, I tried to race here but whatever. My schedule doesn’t revolve around you. Maybe get your s**t together and setup online payments.
Also, I haven’t seen the pest dude since I’ve lived here.
I hate being a millennial.
Eviction costs doesn’t mean the letter costs 😂🤦♂️
#35
The Amount Of Fees I Paid On A Pizza Delivery
The Amount Of Fees I Paid On A Pizza Delivery
Why do people put up with and reinforce this shit?
#36
Was Thinking Of Going Bowling Soon, Until I Saw The Prices
Was Thinking Of Going Bowling Soon, Until I Saw The Prices
😱 is that how much bowling costs now?! (Haven’t been in years)
#37
Trying To Pay My Tuition And Have Nearly A $50 Service Fee
Trying To Pay My Tuition And Have Nearly A $50 Service Fee
4% scam. Please send me your bank details if you want to be paid
#38
Ordered Some Clothes From A Reputable, Brick-And-Mortar Store In Greece. Got Hit With An Invoice Of $340 Upon Delivery To America
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.
But the country pays the tariffs 😵💫🙄😆🤷🏻♂️
#39
“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”
“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”
The fvck it is.
#40
Excessive Fees And Charges For A Rental Car
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.
Why the f**k would I be forced to pay for the pigs training because I rented a car? Train them to what? Needlessly and unjustly pull people over to meet their quota?
#41
Trying To Book A Hotel Through The Hotel’s Website To Save Money And… Wtf Is A Bed Tax?
Trying To Book A Hotel Through The Hotel’s Website To Save Money And… Wtf Is A Bed Tax?
“Wtf Is A Bed Tax?” Usually the local municipality tax on hotels / BnBs etc.
#42
My Renewal Used To Be About $60 USD. My State Passed A Law That States Hybrid Cars Get A 100-200 Dollar Fee Because The State Isn’t Making Money Off Of Me Buying Gas
My Renewal Used To Be About $60 USD. My State Passed A Law That States Hybrid Cars Get A 100-200 Dollar Fee Because The State Isn’t Making Money Off Of Me Buying Gas
Organ donor fee?!?!?!?!
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#43
Buying Tickets I Was Excited To See They Would Match A Donation To My Local Food Bank. They Charge A Fee To Donate. The Larger The Donation The Larger The Fee
Buying Tickets I Was Excited To See They Would Match A Donation To My Local Food Bank. They Charge A Fee To Donate. The Larger The Donation The Larger The Fee
But when they make the donation to the food bank, it’s in their name, not yours.
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#44
Landlord Switched Payment Platform To One That Charges A Fee On Top Of Rent
Landlord Switched Payment Platform To One That Charges A Fee On Top Of Rent
Just send him a check every month. See how convenient that is for your landlord…
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#45
Wanted To Avoid Delivery Fees, Got Charged Convenience Fee For Ordering Online And Picking It Up Myself
Wanted To Avoid Delivery Fees, Got Charged Convenience Fee For Ordering Online And Picking It Up Myself
Well you paid it?
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#46
My $25 Gift Card Is Worth $0 Due To Inactivity
My $25 Gift Card Is Worth $0 Due To Inactivity
Why are people constantly complaining about this? It’s explained very near the top of the T&C that it’ll be eaten by fees in no time. Do people not even bother to GLANCE AT what they’re buying? If you’re gonna be stupid, you’ll pay for it. At least make the minimum effort (like GLANCING at what you’re buying!).
#47
My Friend Forgot His Phone In The Lyft Yesterday. We Paid A $15 Fee To Be Able To Communicate With The Driver. It’s Been Almost 24 Hours And No Response From Lyft Or The Driver
My Friend Forgot His Phone In The Lyft Yesterday. We Paid A $15 Fee To Be Able To Communicate With The Driver. It’s Been Almost 24 Hours And No Response From Lyft Or The Driver
Lyft driver playing fingers keepers losers weepers.
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#48
These Fees Are Getting A Bit Out Of Hand
These Fees Are Getting A Bit Out Of Hand
#49
First It Was The $75 Charge To Use The Fridge, Now This?
First It Was The $75 Charge To Use The Fridge, Now This?
It’s Vegas. I’m not surprised by this.
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#50
$81.78 In Fees For Two Concert Tickets, But Don’t Worry, Delivery On The Virtual Tickets Is Free
$81.78 In Fees For Two Concert Tickets, But Don’t Worry, Delivery On The Virtual Tickets Is Free