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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed paymentlump sum paymentset feefixed feestandard rate
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable paymentinstallment paymenttiered paymentcommission-based payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento fixo
Most common term used in financial and commercial contexts
São Paulo
pagamento fechado
Alternative term used in commercial agreements
Rio de Janeiro
pagamento à vista
Sometimes used when referring to a single upfront payment
Portugal
pagamento fixo ou taxa plana
Standard term in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Words

subscriptionfeeinvoicesettlementbillinginvoice cycle

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay a flat fee
charge a flat rate
settle at a flat payment
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