May I ask you to arrange for payment? vs May I ask you to arrange a payment?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'May I ask you to arrange for payment?' is more formal and implies asking someone to take care of the process of arranging payment. On the other hand, 'May I ask you to arrange a payment?' is more direct and implies asking someone to set up a specific payment. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality and the specific request being made.

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May I ask you to arrange for payment?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal contexts.

This phrase is used when asking someone to take care of the process of arranging payment. It is more formal and polite.

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Mr President, I ask you to sign this statement on behalf of this House and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.
I want you to arrange for a meeting with us.
I ask you to arrange things in the future so that we discuss such matters in the Conference of Presidents in the first instance.
I want you to arrange for a telephone man to check all in - and out -going calls.
I would like to ask you to arrange this with the Directorate General responsible for this area.
I want you to arrange for every bell to be rung and a mass of Thanksgiving to be said in every church.
Sergeant, I want you to arrange for the immediate transfer of this baby out of my regiment!
The institution responsible for payment shall, however, retain the right to arrange for the examination of the recipient by a doctor of its own choice.
So I would ask you once again to arrange for a roll-call vote on our request, so that this extremely important matter can be debated during the present week.
I ask the Israeli Government to end the solitary confinement and to arrange for an early release of this long-serving prisoner.
Did the defendant ask you to arrange a meeting with Colonel Mariga where she she would pay him millions of dollars in exchange for... Killing opponents of her pipeline?
In fact, didn't Ms. Riggs ask you to arrange a scuba lesson with Mr. Cazorla
I would ask you, Madam President, to ask the mayor of Strasbourg whether she might be able to arrange for us to receive a Dutch station here in Parliament, so that we can follow the news in the Netherlands.
I want you to arrange a quick meeting with Traveres.
We just need you to arrange the meeting.
I would urge you to arrange this accordingly.
I want you to arrange a meeting.
I need you to arrange an exclusive between Vanessa Chandler and the President.
I'll ring you to arrange a time.
I want you to arrange a sit-down with Mr. White.

Alternatives:

Could you arrange for payment, please?
Would you mind arranging for payment?
Can you arrange for payment?
Might I ask you to arrange for payment?
I would like you to arrange for payment.

May I ask you to arrange a payment?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in direct requests.

This phrase is used when asking someone to set up a specific payment. It is more direct and to the point.

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I ask you to arrange things in the future so that we discuss such matters in the Conference of Presidents in the first instance.
I want you to arrange a quick meeting with Traveres.
I want you to arrange a meeting.
I'll ring you to arrange a time.
I want you to arrange a sit-down with Mr. White.
I want you to arrange a meeting with Nigel Moorefield.
Did the defendant ask you to arrange a meeting with Colonel Mariga where she she would pay him millions of dollars in exchange for... Killing opponents of her pipeline?
In fact, didn't Ms. Riggs ask you to arrange a scuba lesson with Mr. Cazorla
I need you to arrange a meeting between John and I.
I want you to arrange a meeting with the heads of the five families.
If they come, I want you to arrange a dignified way for me to surrender.
I'd like for you to arrange a meeting between us.
They said I would need you to arrange a tour for me.
I would like to ask you to arrange this with the Directorate General responsible for this area.
Mr President, I ask you to sign this statement on behalf of this House and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.
We just need you to arrange the meeting.
I would urge you to arrange this accordingly.
I want you to arrange for a meeting with us.
I need you to arrange an exclusive between Vanessa Chandler and the President.
I'd like you to arrange interviews for this afternoon.

Alternatives:

Could you arrange a payment, please?
Would you mind arranging a payment?
Can you arrange a payment?
Might I ask you to arrange a payment?
I would like you to arrange a payment.

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May I ask you to arrange for payment? vs May I ask you to arrange a payment?