automatic payments

Recurring billing arrangements

Automatic payments are recurring financial transactions set up to occur without manual intervention each time.

A bank or service provider withdraws funds on a schedule—monthly for utilities, annually for subscriptions: I set up automatic payments so I never miss a bill.

Also called autopay or recurring payments.

The arrangement continues until canceled.

Related

bill pay · direct debit · bank draft · scheduled · withdrawal · bank account · checking account · monthly · convenience · set-and-forget · deduction · credit card · utility bills · Netflix · streaming service · gym membership · rent · mortgage

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Opposites
automation vs. manual control

automatic paymentspay-as-you-go

Immediate settlement required

payment regularity/scheduling

automatic paymentslump sum payment

Full amount given once

payment method directness

automatic paymentscash on delivery

Payment at receipt

money orders

Family

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G