flat payment
[/flæt ˈpeɪmənt/]
nounpl: flat payments
pagamento fixo
1. A fixed amount of money paid at one time or at regular intervals, regardless of quantity, usage, or other variables
The subscription service charges a flat payment of $9.99 per month.
O serviço de assinatura cobra um pagamento fixo de $9,99 por mês.
2. A single lump sum payment made to settle a debt or obligation completely
He offered a flat payment of $5,000 to settle the dispute.
Ele ofereceu um pagamento único de $5.000 para resolver a disputa.
3. A payment that does not vary based on performance, consumption, or other factors
The contractor requested a flat payment instead of hourly rates.
O contratante solicitou um pagamento fixo em vez de taxas por hora.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, flat payments are commonly used for subscription services, professional services, and utility bills. This payment model appeals to consumers who prefer predictability in budgeting. The term is widely used in digital services, software as a service (SaaS), and telecommunications industries.
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