Australian English dictionary
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Money & finance
2 entriesdirect debit
nounAn arrangement that lets a company take regular payments from your bank account.
My gym fees are paid by direct debit every fortnight.
dishonour fee
nounA fee charged when a payment fails because there is not enough money in the account.
The direct debit failed and I was charged a dishonour fee.