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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The program picked 70 eligible young adults to receive the direct deposit for up to 18 months. Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 What qualifies as direct deposit for the Amex Business Checking offer? Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 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 See All Example Sentences for direct deposit

Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of direct deposit was in 1974

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“Direct deposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20deposit. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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