Korean Dictionary
How to say "Debit" in Korean
“Debit” in Korean is 직불 (pronounced "Jikbul").
직불
Jikbul
Usage & Context
Money taken directly from a bank account. Debit cards are widely used in Korea for purchases.
Example Sentence
직불 카드로 결제했어요.
I paid with a debit card.
How to use 직불 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Debit” is 직불, romanized as Jikbul.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 직불.
Pronunciation Guide
직 (jik) sounds like 'jik' in 'jiggle', but the final 'k' sound is unreleased. 불 (bul) sounds like 'bool' in 'pool', but with a 'b' sound. The two syllables are pronounced smoothly together.
More Example Sentences
Explaining how a debit card works.
직불 카드로 결제하면 바로 통장에서 돈이 나가요.
If you pay with a debit card, the money comes directly out of your account.
Suggesting a payment method.
현금 없으면 직불 카드로 계산하면 돼요.
If you don't have cash, you can pay with a debit card.
Discovering a payment limitation at a store.
이 가게는 직불 결제가 안 되네요.
This store doesn't accept debit payments.
Cultural Context
While credit cards are very popular, 직불카드 (jikbul kadeu - debit card) is also widely used in Korea, especially for daily expenses or by those who prefer to manage their spending directly from their bank account. Many young people or students prefer debit cards to avoid debt. You'll often see '직불' or, more commonly, '체크카드' (chekeukadeu, literally 'check card') signs at stores.
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Common Phrases
직불 결제
Debit payment
직불 카드로 내다
To pay with a debit card
직불 계좌
Debit account (less common, usually just 'bank account')
Related Expressions
직불카드
jikbul kadeu
Debit card
체크카드
chekeukadeu
Check card (common term for debit card)
신용카드
sinyongkadeu
Credit card
현금
hyeongeum
Cash
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