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ukusalso handling feeCOMMERCE a charge for dealing with an order or banking activity:
Tickets are £87, plus a £2 handling charge.
The card's issuer may add a handling charge each time the card is used abroad.
TRANSPORT a charge for transporting, storing, or packaging goods:
For vacuum-packed mail orders under £30, add a £3 handling charge and postage.
A special handling fee applies for Saturday pickup and delivery service.