Banküberweisung
The English phrase "bank draft" is translated into German as Banküberweisung.
A Banküberweisung refers to a payment method where a bank transfers money from one account to another.
Did you know?
- The word Überweisung is used in German medicine to describe a 'referral' from a GP to a specialist, treating the patient like a transfer of funds.
- The German Bank shares a root with the English 'bank' and originally referred to the wooden 'bench' where money changers conducted business.
- In Germany, many digital transactions are still referred to using terms related to the physical Überweisung process, even when no paper is involved.
Examples in context
- Ich habe eine Banküberweisung getätigt.I made a bank transfer.
- Können wir die Zahlung per Banküberweisung machen?Can we make the payment via bank transfer?
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are discussing how to pay for a used table.
- FelixWie möchtest du den Tisch bezahlen, Laura?How would you like to pay for the table, Laura?
- LauraIch mache einfach eine Banküberweisung.I will just do a bank transfer.
- FelixDas passt mir sehr gut.That works very well for me.
- LauraIch schicke dir das Geld heute noch.I will send you the money today.
