die Vorkasse
Translation
advance payment, prepayment, payment in advance
Examples
Wir liefern nur gegen Vorkasse.
We only deliver upon advance payment.
Die Zahlung per Vorkasse ist üblich.
Payment in advance is common.
Grammar Patterns
gegen Vorkasse upon/against advance payment We only deliver upon advance payment.
per Vorkasse by/via advance payment Please pay by advance payment.
in Vorkasse treten/gehen to pay in advance The customer has to pay in advance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vorauszahlung, Anzahlung; Antonyms: Nachnahme (cash on delivery), Rechnung (invoice)
Etymology
Composed of 'Vor-' (before, in advance) and 'Kasse' (cash register, cash). Literally 'before cash'.
Memory Tips
Think of paying 'before' ('Vor-') you get the goods, at the 'cash register' ('Kasse').