REMITTANCE Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

remittance

noun

ri-ˈmi-tᵊn(t)s

Definition of remittance

as in payment

something (as money) that is given or received in return for goods or services she always mails in her remittance on time so she won't ever be charged a late fee on her electric bill

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as in paying

the act of offering money in exchange for goods or services the remittance of your outstanding balance is required before you can make more purchases

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Recent Examples of remittance India recorded a surprise current account surplus in the January-March period as strong services receipts and higher remittances offset disruptions caused by the Iran war. — Anup Roy, Bloomberg, 8 June 2026 Companies doing between $10 million and a $100 million dollars in revenue are far too large and complex for basic consumer remittance apps such as PayPal or Wise. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 Mastercard’s chief product officer, Jorn Lambert, framed the BVNK purchase as acquiring the right tools to chase new addressable markets, naming remittances directly. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Sanctions on remittance and food delivery apps could further cripple the island nation, María José Espinosa, executive director of the Center for Engagement and Advocacy in the Americas, said. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for remittance

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Anderson has since remarried and currently works as chief of staff for corporate development at payment technology company Celero Commerce.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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In addition to the monetary compensation and scholarship awards, pageantry is also helping the girls build confidence and learn key behavioral skills.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026

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