Oczywiście, że chodzi o przelew - po prostu słowo "direct" zostało pominięte jako oczywiste.

As a whole, direct deposit is the most popular form of payment as it eliminates the risk of losing a check and eliminates the need to physically visit a bank to make a deposit [też pominięto "direct"].
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/directdeposit.asp

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Note added at 1 day8 hrs (2011-03-18 21:50:43 GMT)
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Powyższy przykład nie był najszczęśliwszy (ostatnie słowo "deposit" nie oznacza przelewu) - poniżej właściwy przykład.

If you are unsure of a [direct] deposit having been made, contact your financial institution. Ask to speak directly with their ACH Account Coordinator for direct deposit.
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If you are receiving a direct deposit for any other reason from the University, you will receive an e-mail message or a written notification that a direct deposit has occurred. The [direct] deposit will be reflected on your monthly statements from your financial institution.
http://www.virginia.edu/studentaccounts/direct_deposit.html