remittance

/rɪˈmɪtəns/
noun
  1. A sum of money sent, especially as payment or to support someone in another place.
    • He sends a monthly remittance to his parents back home.
    • She received a remittance from her employer for travel expenses.
    • The bank processed the remittance within two business days.
  2. The act of sending money as payment or to a distant person.
    • Remittance of the fee is required before the service begins.
    • The company handles remittance for all its overseas employees.
    • Online remittance services have made international transfers much easier.
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