"Cash upfront" means paying for something immediately, with cash, before receiving or using the item or service.
Sentences with «cash upfront»
Offer to pay cash upfront in exchange for additional perks. (autoquotenow.com)
Look for warning signs such as a contractor asking for cash upfront, and a contractor lacking a physical business location or a permanent phone number. (policygenius.com)
Another option is known as a merchant cash advance, with businesses getting cash upfront in exchange for some of their future credit card sales. (inc.com)