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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Nine out of 10 taxpayers already receive their tax refunds by direct deposit, but to boost that closer to 100%, the IRS began phasing out paper checks last September.
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically, have no problems with the return, and select direct deposit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH).
—Staff, Oklahoman, 20 Feb. 2026
Electronic filing with direct deposit is the fastest method.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Most refunds are issued in less than 21 days for taxpayers who file electronically, have no problems with the return, and select direct deposit.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH).
—Staff, Oklahoman, 20 Feb. 2026
Electronic filing with direct deposit is the fastest method.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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