Payment Methods

noun an instruction or directive that is consistently followed

• I have set up a standing order to automatically transfer funds to my savings account each month.
• I've arranged a standing order to send money to my mom every payday.
• I've got a standing order to move money into my rainy day fund.
• His dedication to volunteer work is like a standing order of kindness that never stops giving.

verb to pay for something after it has been received or used

• The company offers a postpay option for customers who prefer to pay after receiving the service.
• You can choose to postpay for your subscription instead of prepaying.
• I'll just postpay for the meal when we're done.
• In life, sometimes we have to postpay for our decisions and deal with the consequences later.

noun a container where people can leave money for items they take, relying on the honesty of others to pay for what they've taken

• The honesty box system relies on customers paying the correct amount for the produce they take.
• Hey, don't forget to leave your payment in the honesty box when you grab some eggs from the farm.
• I always make sure to drop some cash in the honesty box when I pick up some veggies from the stand.
• In a world full of deceit, the honesty box serves as a beacon of trust and integrity.

noun a French term meaning 'on account' or 'on credit', typically used in financial contexts

• Il a effectué un paiement à compte pour sécuriser sa réservation.
• Elle a décidé de verser un acompte pour réserver sa place.
• J'ai mis un petit acompte pour bloquer la date.
• Investir dans ce projet est un acompte sur notre avenir.