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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Some banks levy monthly service charges and other fees on checking accounts, but most are avoidable with a minimum balance or direct deposit.
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Dan Avery,elizabeth Gravier,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Banking primacy is not just receiving a direct deposit into their checking account.
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Jb Orecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH).
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Staff,
Oklahoman,
25 June 2026
New York City residents can expect to see the funds in their mailboxes or direct deposit accounts late this month.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Dan Avery,elizabeth Gravier,
CNBC,
30 June 2026
Banking primacy is not just receiving a direct deposit into their checking account.
—
Jb Orecchia,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Payments can be issued as a check or direct deposit (ACH).
—
Staff,
Oklahoman,
25 June 2026
New York City residents can expect to see the funds in their mailboxes or direct deposit accounts late this month.
—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
16 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.
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