1.
automatic bank transfer; automatic payment; standing order
A banking service where money is automatically transferred from one account to another on a set schedule. Used for recurring payments like rent, utilities, and subscriptions.
Composed of 自動 (automatic) + 振込 (bank transfer). A practical banking term for recurring automatic payments. In Japan, many recurring payments like rent, utility bills, and tuition are paid via 自動振込 or the related 自動引き落とし (automatic debit).
Common collocations
- 自動振込を設定する: to set up automatic transfer
- 自動振込の手続き: automatic transfer procedures
- 自動振込を停止する: to cancel automatic transfer
- 毎月の自動振込: monthly automatic transfer