direct deposit

noun

: a method of payment in which money is transferred to the payee's account without the use of checks or cash

Examples of direct deposit in a Sentence

Our employees are paid by direct deposit.
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The payments went out automatically and should’ve arrived by direct deposit or check by late January. Susan Haigh and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025 Plus: Dudek says in an effort to improve customer service, the agency would no longer put a 30-day hold on accounts that change their direct deposit bank information. Emily Peck, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 The agency also announced plans to speed up processing for recipients' direct deposit change requests—both online and in person—to one business day. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025 If possible, use direct deposit for any tax refund, and be vigilant about monitoring the status of your returns. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for direct deposit

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of direct deposit was in 1974

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“Direct deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20deposit. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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