hard cash

• Geld in Form von Münzen und Banknoten, im Gegensatz zu Schecks, Kredit oder digitalen Zahlungen; oft auch im Sinne von sofort verfügbarem, tatsächlichem Geld.

Money in the form of coins and banknotes, as opposed to checks, credit, or digital payment; often implies immediate, tangible payment.

1. Physical moneyB1informal

   Money in the form of coins and banknotes, as opposed to checks, credit, or digital payments.

   Bargeld

   • The shop only accepts hard cash, no credit cards.
   • He paid for the car in hard cash.
   • I prefer to carry hard cash for small purchases.

2. Immediate paymentB2informal

   Money that is paid immediately and directly, often implying a discount or a firm transaction.

   Bargeld

   • They offered a discount for paying in hard cash.
   • The deal was closed with hard cash on the table.
   • He demanded hard cash for the used furniture.