Bank Service Fee

Definition: Fee often charged by a bank each month for management of the bank

ModerateEasy

Fee often charged by a bank each month for management of the bank

Common Journal Entries
AccountDebitCredit
1. Record monthly service fee
Bank charges $25 monthly account fee.
Bank Charges Expense$25
Cash$25
Expense recognized; discovered during bank reconciliation.
2. Record wire transfer fee
Bank charges $15 for outgoing wire.
Bank Charges Expense$15
Cash$15
Fee expensed in the period incurred.
DurationShort-Term