口座振替(こうざふりかえ)

こうざふりかえ
noun
automatic bank transfer; direct debit
moneydaily-life
1. automatic bank transfer; direct debit
A payment method where money is automatically withdrawn from a bank account to pay recurring bills such as utilities, insurance, or subscriptions.
口座振替(こうざふりかえ)で支払(しはら)う。
I pay by automatic bank transfer.
電気代(でんきだい)を口座振替(こうざふりかえ)にした。
I set up my electricity bill for direct debit.
口座振替(こうざふりかえ)の手続(てつづ)きには届出印(とどけでいん)が必要(ひつよう)です。
A registered seal is required for the direct debit application process.

A standard payment method in Japan for recurring bills. Most utility companies, insurance providers, and subscription services offer 口座振替(こうざふりかえ) as a payment option. Setting it up typically requires filling out a form at the bank or service provider.

Common collocations

  • 口座振替(こうざふりかえ)の申(もう)し込(こ)み — direct debit application
  • 口座振替(こうざふりかえ)日(び) — direct debit date
  • 口座振替(こうざふりかえ)依頼書(いらいしょ) — direct debit request form

Similar words

  • 振込(ふりこみ) — bank transfer (manual, one-time)
  • 引(ひ)き落(お)とし — automatic deduction (often interchangeable)
  • 自動引落(じどうひきおと)し — automatic withdrawal

Related Words

Compare: 振込(ふりこみ) (bank transfer)
Compare: 引落(ひきおと)し (automatic deduction)
Compare: 自動(じどう)引(ひ)き落(お)とし (automatic withdrawal)
Compare: 自動振込(じどうふりこみ) (automatic bank transfer)
Related: 銀行(ぎんこう)振込(ふりこみ) (bank transfer)
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Added 2026.3.27 12:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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