premium rates

Elevated fee structures

Premium rates are charges higher than standard prices, typically for services or goods of superior quality, greater convenience, or special circumstances.

Insurance companies charge premium rates to high-risk customers.

Phone services at premium rates cost more per minute than regular calls.

Hotels charge premium rates during peak season.

The term implies you're paying extra for something beyond the baseline offering.

Opposites
pricing tier

premium ratesstandard rates

Default charges for services

base rates · discount rates · low rates · budget pricing · wholesale rates

service/quality level

premium rateseconomy class

Lowest-fare travel tier

no-frills · bare-bones · stripped-down · coach class · general admission

cost burden

premium rateslow rates

free tier · promotional rates

Family

premium, rates

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