Usage Note
gutschreiben is the opposite of belasten: it means to credit a sum to an account. Der Betrag wird Ihrem Konto gutgeschrieben is standard phrasing in German bank communications.
Examples
"Die Erstattung wird in drei Werktagen gutgeschrieben."
Natural Translation
The refund will be credited within three working days.
Literal Translation
The reimbursement will in three working-days credited.

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