Zahlungseingang

incoming payment, receipt of payment

noun TSAH-lungs-ayn-gang Rare

Usage Note

Zahlungseingang is the moment or record of a payment arriving in an account. Businesses track Zahlungseingänge to manage cash flow. The phrase Zahlungseingang vorausgesetzt ('subject to receipt of payment') appears on invoices.

Examples

"Nach dem Zahlungseingang wird die Ware sofort versandt."

Natural Translation

After receipt of payment the goods will be dispatched immediately.

Literal Translation

After the payment-receipt will the goods immediately dispatched.

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