Pay in Meaning in English
expression
ˈpeɪ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
PAY-in
pˈeɪ/ /ˈɪn
PAY-in
Definition
To put money into a bank account or similar place, usually by depositing cash or checks. Often used in the context of banking or payment services.
Usage & Nuances
'Pay in' is common in British English for depositing money into an account. In American English, 'deposit' is more usual. Typical collocation: 'pay in a check', 'pay in cash'. Use 'pay in to' before the account: 'pay in to my account'. Not related to 'paying for' something.
Spanish: ingresar (dinero) - depositarPortuguese (BR): depositar - colocar (dinheiro no banco)Portuguese (PT): depositar - pôr (dinheiro no banco)Chinese (Simplified): 存入（钱） - 存款Chinese (Traditional): 存入（錢） - 存款Hindi: जमा करना (पैसे) - बैंक में डालनाArabic: إيداع (مال)Bengali: জমা রাখা - পে ইন করাRussian: внести - положить (на счёт)Japanese: 入金するVietnamese: nạp tiền - gửi tiền (vào tài khoản)Korean: 입금하다Turkish: para yatırmakUrdu: جمع کرواناIndonesian: menyetor - setor (uang ke rekening)
Example Sentences
I want to pay in this check, please.
basic
You can pay in cash at the counter.
basic
She paid in $100 to her savings account.
basic
Do you want to pay in that money now or wait for tomorrow?
natural
I forgot to pay in my rent money, and now the bank is closed.
natural
You can pay in checks at the ATM any time.
natural