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TOPIK 3noun

계좌 이체

gyejwa iche

계좌 이체가 · 계좌 이체를

bank transfer, account transfer

Example

현금이 없으시면 계좌 이체로 보내 주셔도 돼요.

If you don't have cash, you can send it by bank transfer.

Word parts

계 calculate좌 seat, place이 move체 replace

계좌 'bank account' (literally 'counting place') + 이체 'transfer' (literally 'move and swap').

Good to know

Transfers between Korean banks are fast and usually free in banking apps, so friends split bills and many small shops accept payment this way. Verb: 이체하다.