Usage Note
Abbuchung is the automatic withdrawal of an amount from an account, as in a SEPA-Lastschrift (direct debit). Unlike an Überweisung (transfer), here the payee pulls the money rather than the payer pushing it. Plural Abbuchungen.
Examples
"Die monatliche Abbuchung der Versicherung erfolgt am Ersten."
Natural Translation
The monthly direct debit for the insurance goes out on the first.
Literal Translation
The monthly deduction of the insurance takes place on the first.
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