Translation guide
The movement of money from one account to another using computer-based systems, without physical cash or paper instruments.
To refer to the process of transferring money electronically between accounts, often in banking or business contexts.
The most direct and formal term for electronic funds transfer, used in banking and legal contexts.
Electronic funds transfer is a safe and fast way to send money.
Commonly used for electronic remittance or wire transfer, slightly less formal than 電子資金移動.
There is a fee for electronic funds transfers overseas.
Refers to a bank transfer, often used in everyday banking. It implies transferring funds into someone's account.
I pay my rent by bank transfer every month.
General term for sending money, can be electronic or otherwise. Often used for remittances.
We will notify you by email once the transfer is complete.
To refer to the system or network used for electronic funds transfers, often in technical or business settings.
Katakana rendering of the English abbreviation 'EFT'. Used in technical or business contexts, but not widely understood by the general public.
This system supports EFT.
To describe the act of moving money electronically, often as a verb phrase.
振込 (furikomi) specifically means transferring money into someone's bank account, often within the same country. 送金 (soukin) is a broader term for sending money, which can include international remittances or non-bank methods. In casual conversation, 振込 is more common for domestic transfers.
The transfer fee is free.
International remittances take time.
When paying bills or rent, 振込 is the standard term. You can say 振込で払う (pay by bank transfer). For online shopping, 銀行振込 (bank transfer) is a common payment option.
I made an electronic funds transfer to pay the invoice.
The company uses EFT for all payroll deposits.
My salary is transferred at the end of the month.