payment deadline

noun

UK /ˈpeɪmənt ˈdedlaɪn/

US /ˈpeɪmənt ˈdedlaɪn/

The last day you can pay money you owe.

The payment deadline for the school trip is Friday.

SYNONYMS

due date pay-by date final date cutoff date

RELATED WORDS

bill invoice due overdue reminder

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The time by which a bill must be settled to avoid a late fee.

If you miss the payment deadline, the company charges extra.

3. The last moment to send money for a purchase or subscription.

The payment deadline for the magazine renewal is the end of the month.

4. A date set in a contract for completing a payment.

The contract lists a payment deadline of March 1.