payment refusal
[/ˈpeɪmənt rɪˈfjuːzəl/]
nounpl: payment refusals
recusa de pagamento
1. The act of declining or rejecting to make a payment that is due or requested
The customer's payment refusal resulted in legal action against them.
A recusa de pagamento do cliente resultou em ação judicial contra ele.
2. A creditor's or financial institution's rejection of an offered payment
The bank's payment refusal was due to insufficient funds in the account.
A recusa de pagamento do banco foi devido a fundos insuficientes na conta.
3. Non-compliance with a payment obligation or contract
Payment refusal can damage your credit score significantly.
A recusa de pagamento pode danificar significativamente seu score de crédito.
Payment refusal is a serious matter in both Brazilian and American financial systems, with significant legal and credit consequences. In Brazil, it can result in registration with credit protection agencies (like Serasa and SPC), affecting future credit access. In the USA, it similarly impacts credit scores and can lead to lawsuits and debt collection actions. The term is commonly used in commercial, legal, and banking documentation.
NYC Slang
ghosting the payment / straight-up declining the charge
Related Idioms & Phrases
to refuse payment on delivery
payment refusal clause
grounds for payment refusal
liable for payment refusal
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