die Lastschrift
Translation
direct debit, debit
Examples
Ich bezahle meine Miete per Lastschrift.
I pay my rent by direct debit.
Die Lastschrift wurde von meinem Konto abgebucht.
The direct debit was debited from my account.
Grammar Patterns
to pay sth. by direct debit I'm paying the bill by direct debit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bankeinzug, Abbuchung; Antonym: Gutschrift
Etymology
Composed of 'Last' (load, burden, debit) and 'Schrift' (writing, document). It literally means a 'debit document'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'written' (Schrift) order that puts a 'load' (Last) on your bank account by debiting funds.