Cashback
KASH-bak /ˈkæʃbæk/
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What it really means
At some supermarket tills, when paying by debit card you can ask for "cashback" — the cashier adds e.g. £20 to your bill and gives you £20 in cash. A free way to get cash without an ATM. Not available at self-checkouts or with credit cards.
Chinese explanation
在部分超市收银台用借记卡付款时，可以要求"cashback"——收银员在账单上多收如20镑，然后给你20镑现金。相当于免费取现，不用找 ATM。自助结账和信用卡不支持。
Example conversation
A: That's £14.50. Any cashback?
B: Yes please — twenty pounds.
A：一共14.5镑。需要取现金吗？
B：要，谢谢——取二十镑。
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