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

Americans received $1,400 direct deposit checks from the government on top of the $600 that was sent out in January of that year. — Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

The program picked 70 eligible young adults to receive the direct deposit for up to 18 months. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026

Residents are asked to bring a photo ID, proof of address, insurance information, photos of damage, and bank account information for direct deposit (optional). — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Don't assume that redirecting a direct deposit solves the larger problem, though. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for direct deposit

• nanocomposite
• closet
• posit
• composite
• oviposit