online payment

[/ˈɑn.laɪn ˈpeɪ.mənt/]
nounpl: online payments
pagamento online
1. A financial transaction conducted through the internet using digital means, such as credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, or bank transfers
I made an online payment for my electricity bill using my credit card.
Fiz um pagamento online da minha conta de luz usando meu cartão de crédito.
2. The act of transferring money electronically from a payer to a payee via an internet-connected device
Online payment has become the most convenient way to shop on e-commerce platforms.
O pagamento online se tornou a forma mais conveniente de comprar em plataformas de e-commerce.
In Brazil, online payments have experienced rapid growth due to increased internet access and smartphone penetration. The term 'pagamento online' is universally understood and widely used in both e-commerce and bill payment contexts. Brazilian consumers commonly use PIX (instant payment system) and payment apps alongside traditional online payment methods. In the USA, 'online payment' is standard terminology for digital transactions and is deeply integrated into everyday commerce and digital culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digital paymentelectronic paymentinternet paymente-payment
Antonyms / Antônimos
cash paymentin-person paymentoffline payment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pagamento online
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pagamento na internet
Alternative colloquial expression occasionally used
São Paulo
pagamento eletrônico
More formal alternative used in business contexts
Portugal
pagamento online
Same term used; 'pagamento eletrónico' is also acceptable in formal contexts

Related Words

e-commercedigital walletcryptocurrencypayment gatewayinvoicetransaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

paying the bill online
going digital with payments
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