direct deposit
noun
: a method of payment in which money is transferred to the payee's account without the use of checks or cash
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Our employees are paid by direct deposit.
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And with Venmo, funds added to an account via direct deposit or check cashing are covered.
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Payment can come in the form of a check or direct deposit, but it can only be used for specific means on lodging, repairs and generators.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
If you are owed a tax refund, the best bet is direct deposit.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Wait for direct deposit to hit account (typically 2-4 weeks).
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
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Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
Payment can come in the form of a check or direct deposit, but it can only be used for specific means on lodging, repairs and generators.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
If you are owed a tax refund, the best bet is direct deposit.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Wait for direct deposit to hit account (typically 2-4 weeks).
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for direct deposit
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“Direct deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20deposit. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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