Intermediate Eating Out

Service Charge

/ˈsɜːvɪs tʃɑːdʒ/ noun

Meaning

An extra amount added to a restaurant bill to cover the cost of service, sometimes instead of a tip.

हिंदी मेंसेवा की लागत को कवर करने के लिए रेस्तरां के बिल में जोड़ी गई एक अतिरिक्त राशि, कभी-कभी टिप के बजाय।

Example Sentences

“A 10% service charge is added automatically.”

10% सर्विस चार्ज स्वचालित रूप से जोड़ा जाता है।

“Check whether the service charge is already included.”

जांच लें कि सर्विस चार्ज पहले से शामिल है या नहीं।

⚠ Common Mistake

If a service charge is already on the bill, a further tip is usually optional, not required on top of it.

Good to Know

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Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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