Synonyms of remittance

remittance

noun

ri-ˈmi-tᵊn(t)s 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• payment
• compensation
• pay
• salary
• reparation
• wage(s)
• consideration
• reimbursement
• recompense
• remuneration
• repayment
• settlement
• stipend
• refund
• adjustment
• rental
• outlay
• expenditure
• indemnity
• redress
• disbursement
• deposit
• restitution
• prepayment
• rebate
• requital
• overpayment
• recoupment
• rent

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• payment
• paying
• giving
• compensation
• disbursement
• repayment
• remuneration
• remitment
• reimbursement
• rendering
• prepayment
• tendering
• overpayment
• paying up
• paying off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonpayment
• underpayment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of remittance

Shah was sworn in in March on a promise to clean up national politics and address widespread grievances at the lack of opportunities for young people in Nepal, which relies on remittances sent home by migrant workers for around a quarter of its GDP. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

But Sathien’s family continued to send remittances to the family left behind in China. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

The report argues that low cash wages incentivize workers to accept extensive overtime to send sufficient remittances home. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

In many low-income countries, remittances make up at least 10 percent of GDP; in some places, including Lebanon, Tajikistan, and Tonga, the figure is closer to 50 percent. — Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

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