pay-as-you-go

Meaning

1. (uncountable) A financial policy by which capital projects are financed from current revenue in the operating budget rather than through borrowing.
2. (British, uncountable) A payment method where the charge of a service is taken automatically, usually in small amounts, after the usage, in contrast of paying before usage. Used especially of mobile phones and transport ticketing.

Translations

prépayé

pagamento no ato

prepago

Etymology

From pay + as you go (“while one progresses”).