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Abbuchung

direct debit; account deduction

noun AP-boo-khoong Rare
Numbers & Measures Money

Usage Note

Abbuchung is the automatic withdrawal of an amount from an account, as in a SEPA-Lastschrift (direct debit). Unlike an Überweisung (transfer), here the payee pulls the money rather than the payer pushing it. Plural Abbuchungen.

Examples

"Die monatliche Abbuchung der Versicherung erfolgt am Ersten."

Natural Translation

The monthly direct debit for the insurance goes out on the first.

Literal Translation

The monthly deduction of the insurance takes place on the first.

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