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MustAsk Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Upon/on payment

Hi,

I came across this sentence:

Entry is only allowed on payment of the full registration fee.

My issue is that 'on' doesn't sound as good as 'upon' in this example. Can both words be used then?

Thanks
  

Top answer

Yes. 'On' is much more common.

— Clive

  • Yes.
  • 'On' is much more common.
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3 Answers
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Yes.
'On' is much more common.
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Does that mean you can say "you will receive your code on registration" too? Don't know why but I'm much more used to seeing 'upon' on the net.
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Upon is more formal, so it sounds better in "legal" contexts, but on works too.
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