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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Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH).
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Staff, Oklahoman, 10 Apr. 2026
Here are key takeaways: • Fastest refund method: The IRS says combining electronic filing with direct deposit, especially when filing early, results in the quickest refunds.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This can include attempts to redirect payments by updating direct deposit details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, the first sign is often a direct deposit that comes up short in your bank account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Staff, Oklahoman, 10 Apr. 2026
Here are key takeaways: • Fastest refund method: The IRS says combining electronic filing with direct deposit, especially when filing early, results in the quickest refunds.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This can include attempts to redirect payments by updating direct deposit details.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
In fact, the first sign is often a direct deposit that comes up short in your bank account.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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 13 Apr. 2026.
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