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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Many Social Security beneficiaries already used the electronic payment system, but starting in October, recipients had to set up direct deposit to a bank account or a Direct Express Debit Mastercard to get payments. —Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025

Often, the end goal of a phony job posting is to lure applicants into handing over sensitive personal information, like a Social Security number for employment verification or a bank account for direct deposit. —Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025

To avoid issues, tax professionals recommend filing electronically and selecting direct deposit instead of a paper check. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025

Those who receive Social Security checks by mail rather than direct deposit could see disruptions as early as next week. —Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for direct deposit

• nanocomposite
• closet
• posit
• composite
• oviposit