cash in hand

• Zahlung mit Bargeld, meist Banknoten und Münzen, statt per Scheck, Karte oder digitaler Überweisung. Oft bedeutet es eine sofortige, nicht nachverfolgbare Zahlung.

Payment made in physical currency, typically banknotes and coins, rather than by cheque, card, or digital transfer. Often implies immediate, untraceable payment.

1. Payment in cashB1informal

   Payment made with physical money (notes and coins) rather than by check, card, or bank transfer.

   Barzahlung

   • The plumber only accepts cash in hand for small jobs.
   • She paid the gardener cash in hand to avoid paperwork.
   • Many small businesses prefer cash in hand transactions.

2. Unofficial or undeclared paymentB2informalbritish

   Payment made without official records, often to avoid taxes or administrative fees.

   Schwarzgeld

   • He was offered the job with cash in hand, no contract.
   • Working cash in hand means you don't pay income tax.
   • The builder asked to be paid cash in hand for the repair.