cash on delivery

Payment upon arrival

Cash on delivery is a payment arrangement where goods are paid for when they arrive rather than in advance.

The buyer hands over payment to the delivery person or driver before receiving the package.

Often abbreviated COD: The company offers cash on delivery for customers without credit cards.

Despite the name, payment may be by check or card rather than literal cash.

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payment · C.O.D. · door-to-door · change · receiver · return to sender · doorstep · shipment · package tracking · signature · invoice · money order · freight · goods · transaction · consignment · waybill · box

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Opposites
payment timing

cash on deliveryprepayment

Payment made beforehand

prepaid · advance payment · credit · buy now pay later · net 30

payment method/trust structure

cash on deliverycredit card payment

Transaction using borrowed funds

escrow · letter of credit · bank transfer · direct debit · automatic payment

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G