What does “pre-authorized debit” mean?

Automatic payments taken from your bank account on set dates.

You may see it in letters from

• City or town — property tax department — City tax office

“pre-authorized debit” is a English word used in official letters in Canada. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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