Korean word

체크카드

Pronunciation

Romanizationchekeukadeu

Meaning

  • noundebit card

Example

이 가게는 체크카드만 받나요?i ka ge neun che keu ka deu man pan na yo

Does this store take only debit cards?

Illustration for 체크카드 (debit card)

More examples

체크카드로 결제하면 수수료가 없어요.che keu ka deu ro kyeol je ha myeon su su ryo ga eop sseo yo

There is no fee when you pay with a debit card.

Core concept

A bank-linked payment card that spends available account money as soon as the purchase is made.

Common phrases

  • 체크카드를 쓰다che keu ka deu reul sseu da

    use a debit card

  • 체크카드 결제che keu ka deu kyeol je

    debit card payment

Similar words

직불카드chikppulkadeu: A card that authorizes instant withdrawal from a bank account when a purchase is made.
신용카드sinyongkadeu: A payment card that lets the card company pay first and bill the holder later.

Definition in Korean

체크카드는 은행 계좌와 연결되어 결제하면 즉시 계좌에서 돈이 빠져나가는 카드이다.che keu ka deu neun eun haeng kye jwa wa yeon gyeol doe eo kyeol je ha myeon cheuk ssi kye jwa e seo to ni ppa jeo na ga neun ka deu i da

Word origin

체크카드 (chekeukadeu, "debit card") is a Korean borrowing built from check and card, using check to suggest a checking-account connection.

Usage tips

  • The English word check can suggest a paper payment, but this Korean term points to the account-linked card meaning, which prevents a common false association.

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